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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 27-02-2021 21:45
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Croatia14 wrote:
Also interesting to see Haussler sprinting to 4th, didn't expect that. Vanmarcke despite crashing and attacking really looks well. But Ballerini is in the shape of his life, what an awesome performance.
I was surprised to see Haussler too. This is the kind of result I would have expected from him 10 years ago.
Would've loved to see him podium. He rode a lot of cyclocross races this winter and I think he might be in top shape earlier then most. Would be nice if he could keep this up though.
Also very sad to see this in "Other races"
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 28-02-2021 14:27
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Will make sure Classics Season have a proper thread. 
VdP already on the attack with Jonathan Narvaez from distance, this man is impressive. Yeah sure, he’s riding KBK to lead out Merlier. This guy could even make the Worlds in Doha more interesting! |
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| Mateo4 |
Posted on 28-02-2021 14:30
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When did Narvaez become cobbles specialist?  |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 28-02-2021 14:34
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Alaphilippe in the Ronde last year has shown that at least hilly cobbles are apparently not as much of a specialist thing as we'd all expect, particularly when they're allowed to ride in the gutter as well.
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 28-02-2021 15:10
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cio93 wrote:
Alaphilippe in the Ronde last year has shown that at least hilly cobbles are apparently not as much of a specialist thing as we'd all expect, particularly when they're allowed to ride in the gutter as well.
Alaphilippe has a cyclocross past though, what he did wasn’t that unexpected.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 28-02-2021 15:10
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Damn Hvideberg is really strong. |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 28-02-2021 15:48
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Friendly reminder that cobbles and flat sprints are Pidcock's worst terrains.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 28-02-2021 15:49
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Asgreen’s final push to pursue the breakaway was key for the small peloton. Opened the way for Pedersen’s win. Denmark FTW! |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 28-02-2021 15:51
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cio93 wrote:
Friendly reminder that cobbles and flat sprints are Pidcock's worst terrains.
3rd place. Wow. |
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| Croatia14 |
Posted on 28-02-2021 15:56
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cio93 wrote:
Friendly reminder that cobbles and flat sprints are Pidcock's worst terrains.
To be fair Cobbles is surely not his worst terrain, especially not with his CX-background. |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 28-02-2021 16:01
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Croatia14 wrote:
cio93 wrote:
Friendly reminder that cobbles and flat sprints are Pidcock's worst terrains.
To be fair Cobbles is surely not his worst terrain, especially not with his CX-background.
He was the best U23 climber by minutes, clearly a great puncheur, and the fourth best U23 ITTer at the EC just for fun.
So yes, he can win Roubaix at U19 and U23 level and I still stand by that statement.
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 28-02-2021 17:05
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I would argue cyclocrossers just make for great allrounders, not just Wout, Mathieu and Pidcock, but also guys like Alaphilippe, Stybar and Sagan.
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| Tafiolmo |
Posted on 28-02-2021 18:23
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I always remember in the old days that Ardennes specialists could often do well and win Flanders until cobbles became a more specialized thing. Over the years Valverde and Nibali have had their moments on the cobbles but Alaphilippe is easily imo the most likely to win a cobble classic of the three riders. Who knows what would've happened last season had he not crashed, even though I doubt he would've outsprinted MVP and WVA.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 03-03-2021 19:04
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Entertaining first Italian race of the season over at Trofeo Laigueglia. Mollema with a Lombardy-esque victory ahead of Bernal and Vansevenant (!!!). Champoussin also very well in 4th (good season start). |
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| df_Trek |
Posted on 03-03-2021 20:02
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Mollema like good wine, getting older and winning more and more
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| Wilier |
Posted on 06-03-2021 15:28
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Van der Poel wins Strade Bianche in front of Alaphilippe and Bernal. |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 06-03-2021 15:37
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Monster attacks. What a beast. <3
Also major result from Google Maps, ride of his life. |
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| Ollfardh |
Posted on 06-03-2021 16:24
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Indeed, darn Google Maps, I was really close to selecting him in my Velogames team but ultimately decided against it.
Mathieu dropping Alaphillipe was just wow. Ok, maybe Ala isn't in top shape yet, but still, impressive.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
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| DarkWolf |
Posted on 06-03-2021 16:30
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I wonder how UAE Tour would have looked like if Van der Poel and Alpecin didn't withdraw after the 1st stage. |
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| Shonak |
Posted on 06-03-2021 18:34
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df_Trek wrote:
Mollema like good wine, getting older and winning more and more
Only rider who got better at Trek, ever.
VDP! Watched the last km, he is damn ready for MSR
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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