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Dwars door Vlaanderen | E3 | Gent-Wevelgem | Panne-Koksijde 2016
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 29-03-2016 14:40
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That's what she said. |
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 14:41
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Ian Butler wrote:
Ollfardh wrote:
By the way, this race is going for WT next year (as is Brabantse Pijl), would be nice to have a short stage race with the best cobble riders. Action is definitely good so far 
Hope the request is denied.
Interesting enough as it is (between all these WT races).
This becoming WT would mean WT teams need their precious points and stop sending their younger riders etc here. Would be a shame.
Also would mean we'd have Movistar including Betancur here. Well, not Euskaltel but you know what I mean 
Fixed! |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 14:59
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#WayToRide |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:12
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Westra, Rowe, Kristoff and Lutsenko ride away on Ten Bosse
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:13
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It's been a trend for a few races now, but we always have a long, nice race. Attacking mindset from far out, groups riding away, fight on many fronts. I love it.
It will probably last until Roubaix and then the Ardennes will put me to sleep |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:22
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Rowe with a flat on de Vesten
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| Forever the Best |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:24
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The trio stay together on Geraardsbergen |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:26
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Tony is surprisingly strong on the Muur though. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:27
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Mads Pedersen doing incredible for a 20 year old 
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:28
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It's a2vs1 now, with luke Rowe dropping, I don't see them cooperating till the finish. Although it looks like Rowe is going to get back.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| Riis123 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:30
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Yep, he is a huge talent. His abilities are Cance-esque in terms of cobbles and TT's |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:34
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:37
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I more and more believe that Etixx stupid tactics come from a obsession to win races on sprint.
Look on today: they worked like shit to get Kittel the win, and who ever accelerated on the last hill (it wasn't Martin I believe) dropped Kittel.
Same in GW: they worked for Gaviria, and then failed.
Everytime they have tried working for a sprinter they failed, because they can't seem to work as they want because they are scared to drop their "leader".
Might be bullshit, and I'm just making this up because I think Etixx could've, and should've worked for Trentin in both E3 and GW. |
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:40
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They worked for Trentin in E3, that also failed horribly. I didn't expect this, but I think Boonen might be their best shot at this point. And the rest should attack/anticpate like crazy, because it's clear they don't have anyone who can follow when the big guys make their move.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:43
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They worked for Trentin at E3 after Trentin worked like a god during the medium phase of the race. He was empty at the end because of it.
And no, Boonen isn't their best bet. Stybar still is. |
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| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:45
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Ollfardh wrote:
They worked for Trentin in E3, that also failed horribly. I didn't expect this, but I think Boonen might be their best shot at this point. And the rest should attack/anticpate like crazy, because it's clear they don't have anyone who can follow when the big guys make their move.
That's exactly the problem. When a big acceleration comes on Kwaremont from Cancellara. Who will be able to follow? GVA? Vanmarcke? I highly doubt anyone from Etixx will be able to do it. Its a strong team across the board but other teams leaders are stronger than anyone on the Etixx team.
Their best shot is Roubaix with Tommeke and Terpstra IMO. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:46
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lol Westra getting angry at Lutsenko
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| Selwink |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:49
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Wow Lutsenko really was an idiot there
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| gotlandrules |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:50
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I mean, this is really stupid riding by Lutsenko, attack on the last hill or pace all the way for Westra, Westra is a good TTer and can win the overall. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 29-03-2016 15:51
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no Westra was the idiot.
He should've attacked after Kristoff responded to Lutsenko's attack.
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