S9 Ep203: Annus galaxicus: The Classics, part one
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In the first part of our look back at the 2021 road racing season, Richard Moore, Lionel Birnie and Daniel Friebe discussed the cobbled Classics.
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\\nThe Latin title of our series, Annus galaxicus, was Daniel\'s idea, naturally, and it refers to Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, who looked set to dominate the one-day races. However, while all of them had outstanding moments, none of them managed to win one of the five Monuments. We ask why.
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\\nAnd what was the outstanding Classic performance of the year? Tadej Pogacar\'s sports director Allan Peiper didn\'t hesitate when we asked him the question.
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\\nWe also hear from Tour of Flanders winner Kasper Asgreen and Lionel designs his five-course Monuments meal.
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\\nNext week, we\'ll move on the Ardennes Classics and other eyecatching one-day races as well as ask whether any of the current generation of stellar stars can complete the career grand slam by winning all five Monuments.
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\\nThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport
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\\nThe Latin title of our series, Annus galaxicus, was Daniel\'s idea, naturally, and it refers to Julian Alaphilippe, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, who looked set to dominate the one-day races. However, while all of them had outstanding moments, none of them managed to win one of the five Monuments. We ask why.
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\\nAnd what was the outstanding Classic performance of the year? Tadej Pogacar\'s sports director Allan Peiper didn\'t hesitate when we asked him the question.
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\\nWe also hear from Tour of Flanders winner Kasper Asgreen and Lionel designs his five-course Monuments meal.
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\\nNext week, we\'ll move on the Ardennes Classics and other eyecatching one-day races as well as ask whether any of the current generation of stellar stars can complete the career grand slam by winning all five Monuments.
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\\nThe Cycling Podcast is supported by Supersapiens and Science in Sport
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\\nThis episode is also supported by Beer52, who are offering ten free craft beers (that\'s two more than usual) for just the price of postage if you order before December 17. Go to beer52.com/cycle\\n
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\\nThis episode is also supported by Beer52, who are offering ten free craft beers (that\'s two more than usual) for just the price of postage if you order before December 17. Go to beer52.com/cycle\\n