Actually, Fuhrer had 13 bonus points (3 in stage 1 and 10 in stage 2) Guerra had 3 points from stage 2. I think GG had to push because she started her sprint a bit late in stage 1 and only came in 8th place. Holdcroft played her cards perfectly, with a 3rd and 4th place plus 5 bonus points, she put herself just behind the leaders.
The Queen Epic stage should have double points. But since it does not, this Saturday's two races are much more important. Look for LCB and KK to get in the mix, even if they can't capture the overall. They both have that racer mentality, and will be eager to shine.I think Sweet Lou can take the final hill in stage 3 if they bring her to the foot of the kom. Her minute power can rival the top men. I'm sure she's ready to make up for last week's mistake.
Correct! Looking back, that was just sloppy drafting on my part. I meant to say that McCarthy and Fuhrer won the two intermediate sprints in Stages 1 and 2, respectively, not that they *only* scored 10 intermediate points.
Agree with the rest of your takes, especially with KK needing to target these two stages for her place in the overall and rooting for Bates : )
For posterity, here's the (still provisional) sprint results on the women's side:
Love a good race report and breakdown. I’ve not been watching the racing but will definitely look it up. Thanks for posting.
Thanks!!! Next one is today at 1700 UTC :)
Actually, Fuhrer had 13 bonus points (3 in stage 1 and 10 in stage 2) Guerra had 3 points from stage 2. I think GG had to push because she started her sprint a bit late in stage 1 and only came in 8th place. Holdcroft played her cards perfectly, with a 3rd and 4th place plus 5 bonus points, she put herself just behind the leaders.
The Queen Epic stage should have double points. But since it does not, this Saturday's two races are much more important. Look for LCB and KK to get in the mix, even if they can't capture the overall. They both have that racer mentality, and will be eager to shine.I think Sweet Lou can take the final hill in stage 3 if they bring her to the foot of the kom. Her minute power can rival the top men. I'm sure she's ready to make up for last week's mistake.
Thanks for posting my take.
Correct! Looking back, that was just sloppy drafting on my part. I meant to say that McCarthy and Fuhrer won the two intermediate sprints in Stages 1 and 2, respectively, not that they *only* scored 10 intermediate points.
Agree with the rest of your takes, especially with KK needing to target these two stages for her place in the overall and rooting for Bates : )
For posterity, here's the (still provisional) sprint results on the women's side:
Stage 1
McCarthy (10 points)
Bates (5)
Fuhrer (3)
Stage 2
Fuhrer (10)
Holdcroft (5)
Guerra (3)