Twice on TV news reports yesterday I saw a reporter saying "we could get our first gold tomorrow with Chris Froome in the Men's road race", and today the BBC web site is leading with 'Can Froome take gold in todays road race"
The fact of the matter is that he is NOT the type of cyclist to win a road race. He can win a 3 week stage race, and he can do well in a time trial, but he is not the sort of cyclist to get in a breakaway on a flat course, and will not be anywhere in a sprint finish. Geraint Thomas, maybe, Cav if he was there ... a strong possibility in a sprint. Also, you can throw into the mix the fact that a cycling road race is one of the most random events possible in the Olympics, anyone could win. Having said that .... yes, there is a tiny percentage chance that Froome could win but the expectation is DUMB. It is getting on my t*ts to be honest.
Rant over, I'll get back in my cage now.
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Gee or Steve-O are much better prospects imo, but I'll not be holding my breath.
Still wide open as we speak.
Still not over yet!
Yeah, a better headline would be "Froome is NOT the type of cyclist to win a road race, but hey everyone please watch it and show your support anyway".
Looks like the deep gutters on the side of narrow roads caused problems to several European pros more used to Alpine or Pyrenean descents.