“Legend has it,” claims Victor Campanaerts, “that you just solely puncture if you’re in dangerous form.”
This can be a new one on us – however we might be joyful to listen to from anybody that knew this already, or certainly is aware of of some other puncture associated legends.
If it was the case we’d have definitely appreciated it on the plentiful raceday events when the legs weren’t good and we have been wishing it might. simply. finish.
Nonetheless, whether or not or not legend does certainly have it, that individual idea has now been proved mistaken, as on this occasion it was new time trial world champion Remco Evenepoel who did the puncturing, and on his golden bike too – the Specialised Tarmac SL8 he’ll trip on Sunday. And it was all filmed by his Belgian Worlds team-mate Campanaerts.
“The opposite has been confirmed,” factors out Campanaerts. “In case you get a puncture, do not you are worried.”
Particularly in the event you’re a world champion, you’d assume, the place there’s often a spare wheel with a brand new tyre on it (or a mechanic) only a second away. On this occasion although, the flat simply provided a shortcut straight to the espresso home on what was, in any case, set to be a restoration trip.
Elsewhere on this episode of tweets of the week, we discover Tadej Pogačar shopping for Geraint Thomas lunch, Toms Skujinš getting medieval on his sneakers, Rik Zabel the bidon thief and way more moreover. Get pleasure from!
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1. Simply when Geraint Thomas thought he was house, he ran into a few buddies. His trip immediately acquired lots longer, however not less than they purchased him lunch.
Cruising house this morning after which these two handed me. Ended up doing one other three hours 🤣🤦♂️ They did purchase me lunch although, each cloud #cheersPogiandBling pic.twitter.com/sFwIM89j1GSeptember 20, 2024
2. There are few retiring riders that do not bow out with out some poignancy connected, however Thomas De Gendt couldn’t have summed it up extra completely together with his tweet final week.
And identical to {that a} profession of 16 years has completed. All i’ve labored for since i used to be 10 is now only a reminiscence. Paris-Chauny was my final race as a Professional. However like all the time, the top of 1 factor is the start of one thing new. Wanting ahead to find new challenges.September 23, 2024
3. Josh Tarling might have missed the medals that he’s certainly able to, however you possibly can’t maintain a great rider down, as a proud father factors out.
4th on this planet for Josh within the Worlds, tremendous proud.Not many individuals will know or perceive the robust time he’s had because the Paris Olympics. With that in thoughts this ranks as among the finest time trials he’s ever ridden.An evening of banter and he’s happier 😁 pic.twitter.com/U9DxI1RIc2September 22, 2024
4. I often use an previous fabric and a little bit of washing up liquid, however all of us have our strategies… Toms Skujinš goes nuclear on his shoe-cleaning element.
5. We will not disagree – protecting your fluid ranges topped up is unquestionably essential. You are finest off ensuring it is your individual water your consuming although. This public info movie was dropped at you by Rik Zabel.
6. We heard about this. Mathieu van der Poel has misplaced weight for the Worlds street race this weekend. No matter process he used seems to be form of drastic although.
🇳🇱 Mathieu van der Poel noticed on the #Zurich2024 course! 😉📹 Instagram Cecco.78 pic.twitter.com/nvMblcXN9KSeptember 24, 2024
7. May loopy gym-floor dance strikes be the key to British Biking’s success? Katy Archibald practises one she calls the ‘mad frog’. Watch and study… then strive it your self and discover out it is borderline not possible
8. And there was me pondering ‘galah’ was simply an insult they used on Neighbours. Every single day’s a college day, as Lachlan Morton stops a report try to assist an injured chicken. Was it the EF colors that did it?
9. Remco Evenepoel punctures on the most inopportune second – and on his golden bike too (see above).
10. Wout van Aert performs the ritual ‘binning of the crutches’ ceremony. UK readers please be aware: do not do that at house – they’re in all probability NHS property.
