Originally Posted by
Caretaker
Pity about the rain, it spoiled the race as a contest. They all had to ride the same conditions but when staying upright is the main challenge it's not a true test of riding ability.
Weather is part of the sport. The finishers did seven and a half hours up and down that climb and those 2 little walls. It would be a tough race even if perfect conditions prevailed.
+1 where was Fabian? He seemed highly motivated, he's not scared of technical courses either. Same with Gilbert and Sagan. Nibali should get a medal just for coming back from that crash.
And team GB??? Didn't those guys grow up racing in the rain?