This is what a time trial on a road bike looks like | UAE Tour 2022 Stage 3

Lanterne Rouge presents highlights of Stage 3 of UAE Tour 2022, a flat time trial showdown between Stefan Bissegger, Filippo Ganna, Tom Dumoulin and Tadej Pogacar.
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[@samsfk4877]

I'm really happy that Tom Dumoulin is back, great to see someone find joy again in their profession

[@bartlangehaar9615]

No, he didn’t. He had to, for his contract

[@chrisko6439]

I usually don't watch TT highlights. I'm glad I did this time. VERY entertaining, good job!

[@santiagobenites]

Apparently Luke Plapp crashed in the TT reconnaissance ride, and they couldn't get the bike ready/fixed in time for the race. It looks like Adam Yates has been working on his TT position over the winter, but I'm always surprised by the number of riders who don't do the work. Especially the riders who have terrible, or completely outdated positions, like the designated leaders of some of the lesser or weaker teams.

[@AndrewBlucher]

Maybe Plapp crashed because of his "updated" position!

[@albr4]

@@AndrewBlucher or maybe he slipped over on the cobbled corner like some other rider did.

[@DaveCM]

You are missing the point of Froome's opinion. It is about training. He feels that TT bikes are not safe to train on because training has to be done on open roads with cars and other things around. In a race, it is a closed course. Another point he made is that it would level the playing field as lower budget team can't afford the time in wind tunnels.

[@MDP1702]

Except as can be seen with Plapp, riders still will take a position that isn't much if any safer compared to an ITT bike. Arguably it would just be better to improve ITT bike with the aspect of safety in mind, like brakes on the middle bars, a mirror or screen+camera to still have a view of the front when looking down, ... As for level playing field, I can maybe agree on that in the lower categories, but if you are a world tour team, this shouldn't be that much of an issue. Even if it is, just give riders that aren't GC or ITT candidates a regular bike and only have ITT/GC candidates in your team ride ITT bikes, probably would already relief a lot of pressure on logistics and mechanics as well as the number of needed ITT bikes in the entire team. Wind tunnels would still be used though, most use of wind tunnels by teams now is with regards to other equipment (like helmets, suites, ...) and position, I don't think the bike spends that much time in the wind tunnels, considering how aerodynamic it already is. Only the really well of teams might do that for marginal gains probably.

[@DaveCM]

@@MDP1702 I pretty much agree with your points. I was just explaining Froome's position. I think I would personally miss it if they stopped using the TT bikes.

[@brianjrobinson]

@@MDP1702 The UCI can just enforce the same position for road stages: body can only be supported by hands, feet and butt. In this case, Plapp's position would not be permitted

[@zzhughesd]

Spot on RE: Froome on his candid honestly It is about training, you cannot find clear roads to train on to race a TT later

[@albr4]

@@MDP1702 sorry? it's not much safer? he's literally on the hoods just like you would usually ride a road bike... Actually it's safer because he's got 2 more contact points with the bars with his forearms and his upper body is much more stable and more locked down so the front wheel won't be easily swayed by the wind. I ride around in this exact position on my road bike almost 50% of the time with the other 35% being on the hoods and 15% on the drops.

[@christopherdolan7330]

Yates has looks more like Dark Helmet from Spaceballs

[@paulheelis4798]

He was hoping for ludicrous speed!

[@ralr]

Jam the radar!

[@Powerwashincrocs]

I was about to comment this!

[@phnelson033]

@@ralr "I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate." -Adam Yates

[@LittleJulio.]

Yates and his “Spaceballs” helmet really surprised!

[@jeffw9465]

hahaha good one

[@veganaus]

He has mirrors in his helmet

[@jeffw9465]

@@veganaus makes sense

[@langcamonrogeliolllj.2956]

I'm so happy to witness the UAE tour stage 3 in person!! We are near at the cornering part of the route

[@77txus]

still waiting for video on Quintana's video on tour de alpes martitimes

[@charlyncorgan1954]

Enjoyed ALL the Spaceball references. I think it's my favorite part. I have been following this conversation since it began and I still have no real opinion. I can see both sides. Training safety seems to be key regardless of the bike. Great stuff. Thanks again!

[@bernardo9202]

Canyon might have the best mechanics in the the world tour, what they have done to MVP on the itt of tdf and Phillipsen now is amazing

[@legrandepatrontheplaneteat6241]

I loved Yates in Spaceballs, as the Dark Helmet

[@sibulelemancayi4544]

As a South African it would have been great to hear your take on De Bod's performance seeing that he made the top 10. Great video as always though.

[@liutang]

Is it wrong that I picture in my head Adam Yates saying, "commence operation.... Vacu-suck"?

[@pauljansen1137]

What was surprising though was the result of Adam Yates...not a time trial specialist at all!!!

[@guillaumem8468]

Thanks for what you're doing!

[@vincenttichenor8373]

Adam Yates went ludicrous speed

[@pushBAK9]

how is this not clearly the top comment LOL

[@colerobertson8743]

I’m glad I read through the comments and someone else thought of it before I did, bravo!

[@10ktube]

And he didn't get last place either with the road bike, no deep/disc wheel, etc. His position looked pretty good too, may be catching some wind in his chest without his arms close together, but his head was pretty low. Solid effort, if there was data up from people around him to compare it'd be interesting.

[@Simon_is_not_sure]

Really nice highlights

[@davidhuck1683]

Super Content!!!

[@AliRoly]

Adam Yates.... New member of Daft Punk!

[@cb6866]

Thank you....Peace

[@claytonforde7520]

"How could Pogacar recover (from COVID)?" The answer is always really well

[@Shadowboost]

Long COVID is a thing. It really affected Cam Newton and Lewis Hamilton for example

[@claytonforde7520]

@@Shadowboost I am aware. Was more commenting on Pogacar's superhuman recovery than on the impacts of COVID

[@PPP-zk5lr]

Is there a pattern where GC leaders over perform in time trials? I can think of Philipsen today, Gaudu in Algavre, MvdP in TDF, Alaphilippe in TDF, and for sure more examples

[@tugabooga]

Well Philipsen isn't a GC leader, I think the motivation of such a good time is the points jersey, but what you say is in my opinion explainable by the fact that they have to lose the minimum time possible in order to stay in contention, and thus they'll not only outdo themselves in terms of power, but also positioning, a rider who is racing an ITT with no interest in said TT won't put themselves in too unconfortable positions to be more aero, while those who have interest and don't want to lose time will try to be as aero as possible even if it is painful or incomodating

[@LennieNelson55]

The Yellow Jersey in July gives you superpowers. The prospect of losing it from a TT probably sounds offensive to the likes of Alaphilippe and MvdP. It doesn't hurt that those guys have tremendous 30min-1hr power.

[@jimmynickelz]

"COMB THE DESERT!!!"- Adam Yates

[@Hubertus-ko6yl]

Aero-monster Bissegger & Evenepoel: WOW.

[@evanallen4539]

Philipsen is in magic form, watch out for him in classics season 🔥🔥🔥

[@adampf26]

Adam Yates impersonating Dark Helmet

[@Blackeyemofo]

Can we appreciate that aero form on that road bike?

[@TheMASDrummer]

Yes

[@mototaco2132]

Adam Yates..... "Take me to your leader"

[@TheGotoGeek]

More like, “I hate it when I get my Schwartz twisted!”

[@JwallzMTB]

so what was the time difference on the tt bike vs road bike?

[@yannickokpara4861]

Yates wrinkly skinsuit definitely a few seconds in that

[@jamesd5241]

Can anyone answer on the rules, if during a TT using a road bike riders could still use the now banned "puppy paws" position using forearms on the bars? Seems like Plapp wanted to do this at points but didnt.

[@swe223]

Good question. I think even the UCI doesn't have a clue

[@galenkehler]

He could have, as the rule bans the use of the forearms as a point of support "outside of time trials". Within a TT like this he could have.

[@olafreich3988]

Adam Yates us ready to fight the Bugs 😄

[@user-bz9ld2go3g]

What Cannondale bike is the winner riding?

[@rcspaintservice]

How fast can they go on a regular bike vs a TT bike?

[@kovar2344]

disc road bike at that, ugh brrrr, yeah xD

[@roddas26]

Durian rider is going to lose his mind 🧠

[@phnelson033]

"Now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." Adam Yates, Spaceballs

[@db613]

Ghanna size is just more aero drag than Bisse? Also EF uses a special tire rolling resistance scientist from Zipp wonder if we can get the equipment used

[@strobenet6950]

Cyclingnews used to do a full run down on equipment, they've gotten lazy on that, and they want to charge now

[@grey_fox7]

Nicely done by South African de Bod!

[@mickcarter9468]

Yates paying homage to Rick Moranis as Dark Helmet in Spaceball circa 1987

[@petercort3566]

Yates auditioning for 'Spaceballs: The Play; Base on the Movie!'

[@tuomasholo]

It’s been reported the inspiration of Adam Yates TT helmet is from Dark Helmet of Spaceballs.

[@themediocretriathlete]

Yates' helmet reminds me of Dark Helmet from Space Balls

[@gisasgisas9732]

3:48 I died at that

[@WyattFunk96]

It’s actually crazy that there are still so many world tour athletes with aero positions so poor🤦🏼‍♂️

[@DamenSpikeGamesHQ]

Quintana vids!

[@paddyrs0740]

dan bigham working his magic on yates's position

[@jinx547]

Hot Take: Ineos to invest in Belayers Glasses for 2023 season

[@veganaus]

Yates helmet is so big because he has mirrors inside his helmet. Mirrors help him keep his head slammed down while still being able to look forward.

[@djconnel]

Safety is a secondary thing to cost. TTing was a lot more popular in te US before time trial bikes became the norm. You'd just have your aero bars and clip them on, and you were good to go. Now everyone thinks if they don't have a $10k ITT rig why bother, and so TT participation dropped, and there's basically no TTs anymore. Best approach is just to set the rules for what's a legal bike, and that applies to all road races. Simple. Want TT bikes? No problem, but then it's okay in a crit as well as a TT. May the odds forever be in your favor! If aero head position on mass-start bikes is such an advantage then it's a problem already in mass-start racing, where breakaways are basically ITTs. If it is a safety issue then that's something which needs to be addressed for mass-start races anyway.

[@brianjrobinson]

Rules for position on a road would prevent the position Plapp used. Riders are only allowed to support themselves on the hands, feet and butt. Plapp was using his forearms to support himself. If TT bikes are banned, TT rules would likely change to match road stage rules, and Plapp's position would fall foul of the rules.

[@geoffreyholmes5447]

I think his position was fine. Looked like his hands were on the brake hoods.

[@wernerrietveld]

@@geoffreyholmes5447 He used his forearms as point of support on the bike, which is not allowed in road stages. So no, on a road stage his position was not fine (if by that you mean allowed)

[@collax2613]

Position might be slightly different but the problem would be the same. Just have to look at the hood position the riders use today, their hands are on the top of the hoods, not the brakes.

[@biglegcatluvr]

yates with the spaceballs helmet

[@secretagent86]

Darth Vader helmet... love it

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

This is not Darth Vader… this is Lord Helmet from spaceballs.

[@GregaJuvancic]

Isnt this position on the road bike with forearms on the bar banned now?

[@Rich-zb7vc]

where's Benji? did i miss something?

[@infinati]

Adam Yates looked like Dark Helmet from Spaceballs rather than Darth Vader

[@Fixin-To]

Adam Yates: Spaceballs

[@mmmbass6068]

@LR Adam Yates - Lord Helmet attempting Ludicrous Speed!

[@arya721]

A good day

[@zachf9853]

Yates with a helmet straight from Space Balls.

[@ethangodridge6833]

I'd take Yates as leader. He deserves his chance.

[@rebeccabertrand3335]

Dumo 🤩😍

[@cyrusnikko6053]

too early to conclude for ganna, just watched his performance last week on gc he definitely is the one to look forward to, im not that of a fan but definitely impressive for him

[@fergusmckie4336]

Unfortunate for Plapp odd they only had one bike

[@chrisrodgers4950]

This is the year of Primoz. Who will contend? Adam Yates and his spaceship helmet?

[@Ih8GoogleandApple]

LORD HELMET from Spaceballs!

[@orangeorphan]

It looks like Gana is riding a little kids bike haha

[@markwhitham1169]

Platt was on his road bike because he crashed his TT bike in the recon. Unlike an Ineos rider I know😂

[@danielweatherspoon2642]

why don't they run a disc front wheel?

[@huwsparky175303]

Try it and get back to me with how it works out for you 😉

[@TheGotoGeek]

A disc front wheel cost Fignon the ’89 Tour. The problem is that the front wheel ends up catching every little bit of crosswind, and really screwing with the handling.

[@danielweatherspoon2642]

@@TheGotoGeek cheers, banned by the UCI too I just checked. The UCI do some daft stuff This less so but I was watching it thinking why not in such binary wind conditions!

[@danielweatherspoon2642]

@@huwsparky175303 well I clearly don't know, hence the question, whats with the redundant answer?

[@huwsparky175303]

@@danielweatherspoon2642 because you'll get blown off the bike in a gust.

[@erickLguzman]

Sith Lord helmet!!!!!!!!

[@bobbycorcoran1661]

If Adam Yates can tap into the dark side of the force on Jebel Hafeet... watch out. Use your aggressive feelings boy.

[@griftereck]

Dark Helmet, going Ludicrous speed

[@cjelvado]

Dark Helmet!

[@hisdadjames4876]

Meme time, guys. Yates at #buckethelmet??

[@space.youtube]

Helmet manufacturers are tacking the piss at this point, surely. Socks aren't allowed to exceed UCI parameters but you can wear an aerodynamic fairing on your head? Forget the TT bike debate (lol, more a storm in a teacup than a debate) helmets that encourage protracted intervals of dangerous blind riding, that are an aerodynamic element masquerading as a piece of safety equipment are far more worthy of attention. It makes more sense to keep TT bikes AND ban head fairings than vice versa.

[@Protoman888]

all one has to do to see how a TT would go on a road bike, just look at pre-aerobars 80s vids of TTS Adam 'Dark Helmet' Yates

[@matchinu]

Should have posted plapps time tho

[@NateMX92]

Sneaky Nelson Powless ,watch out for tomorrow and in GC

[@dib487]

I feel sorry for the one using rb

[@user-ow1jh8yb5j]

Ganna going to the tour not the giro this year, no need for his form to be as good in previous years

[@greg3077]

Maybe they should add breaks to the ski’s. Make it a rule and problem solved. Also instead of UCI doing nothing and then dropping a bomb maybe make it a rule for next year. This would give time for makers to figure it out

[@pattysmith5924]

glad they have those disc brakes on those TT bikes. So aero,

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Of course, LR knows about Sith lords, but not baby yoda. 🥴😜😂

[@philc9305]

Why would a sprinter go hard on a tt? Team points?

[@andrew7taylor]

Philipsen had many bonus seconds to play with. He had an outside chance to keep the GC leaders' jersey, that's why he went hard. And probably to test himself.

[@davidspagnolo4870]

Banning TT bikes is a ridiculous idea. If you're not looking where you're going, you're going to crash eventually. Doesn't matter what kind of bike you're on, aero means head down, so unless you want to mandate a fixed position for people to ride in, it's always going to be dangerous finding your TT position

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

I've been arguing against the use of TT bikes for several years now. There's absolutely no reason in the world for them to be used when everyone uses them. If some did and some didn't, then those who did would likely have an advantage on the typical TT course. But if everyone is gaining the same benefit, then why the ridiculousness of it all? I'd be far more interested in seeing what the top riders could do against each other on their regular road bikes. Who cares if someone is a TT specialist only when the conditions present themselves with a mostly-flat course and specially-designated bike? What does that have to do with the rest of the entire stage race? More often than not we see riders make fools of themselves on TT bikes, and there's been no shortage of disasters when it comes to Team Time Trials on TT bikes. I've yet to come across one good reason as to why TT bikes are even allowed. Thanks for the highlights, btw. Outstanding work!

[@troycollett8540]

Plapp crashed in his warm up and damaged his TT bike

[@jamesd5241]

Thoughts on ineos abandoning the marginal gains approach? They have moved to bioracer kit which is clearly baggy and not as fast look as castelli. They had Yates running a 2x chain setup in the flatest fastest course possible? Theyve stopped trying to control races as they used to? Everything which made them successful seems to not be done anymore. No way 2015 sky would let riders use inferior kit like they are now

[@coreygolphenee9633]

I'm pretty sure this is a statement for the rest of the field showing just the position and helmet I would imagine and the baggy skinsuit may like the press camouflage on cars, can throw it all at the wall for UAE

[@jamesd5241]

@@coreygolphenee9633 ?

[@willsitz4901]

Bioracer skinsuits are faster than castelli. Ganna is using a custom skinsuit with no texture and is using a custom textured baselayer

[@willsitz4901]

2x front is an absolutely minor aero penalty in the realm of 2-3 watts. To get full aero gains derailleur tab must be pulled off, costs a shitload of money for not alot of return.

[@coreygolphenee9633]

@@willsitz4901 I would imagine its like press camouflage why would ineos show off the hottest newest trick shit if they don't have to

[@Epitome63]

What a big helmet you have. Lol.

[@michaelcarmean4906]

💥 Gloves ☠️ Are Drag💥

[@wackery_zeimer]

I don't care about the position of the TT bike... I care more about parity. I don't want to see the guys on the best bikes get a huge advantage. I want everyone to be on more comparable equipment.

[@coreygolphenee9633]

Gannas bike has pursuit track drops on basically and I would say not having a flat section to bail out to can feel sketchy

[@huwsparky175303]

You can throw a blanket over the bikes, it's how you make your body interact with it that's the clever bit. If you can't be bothered to test kit/positions then you don't deserve any better.

[@andrew7taylor]

Banning TT bikes would make sense from a cost-effectiveness standpoint, IMO. Factories spend hundreds of thousands on developing them. And unlike a road bike, they'll never sell enough of them to ever get back to anywhere near profit.

[@samyarabi9033]

looks like back in the days, fuck tt bikes, leave them for triathlete

[@maxanderson2925]

first less gooooo

[@BearHawkful]

Hope we ditch TT bikes.

[@dickieblench5001]

Nah. TT bikes are way more dangerous

[@JB-uv4hm]

Ban that mushroom helmet!

[@huwsparky175303]

Why?

[@TheGotoGeek]

@@huwsparky175303 Because UCI, of course!

[@JB-uv4hm]

@@huwsparky175303 Spaceballs.

[@_zya_1783]

Yo mfs really want to ban everything what isn't looking the way they like💀

[@dmmaggi]

To suggest that Plapp on a road bike is no safer than riding a modern TT bike shows a distinctive lack of experience on a TT bike. Maybe a road bike too.

[@rezenclowd3]

Gotta get rid of these DOOM Man helmets...