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Gent - Wevelgem Discussion
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| cunego59 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 11:53
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 Gent - Wevelgem
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The C2 cobbles classics season opens, where else, in Belgium and the division's marquee riders have heeded the call. Gent - Wevelgem is a storied race in the MG, dating back all the way to the beginning in 2007. And though its status has taken a bit of a hit in recent years, it’s still a prestigious race to win!
After a long, flat start to the race, the main difficulties begin in the second half, where the wheat will be separated from the chaff with regards to cobbles skills. However, there’s a long run-up to the finish line without any more hills or cobbles sectors, which often leads to groups reuniting again towards the end.
Last year, Viktor Manakov was the first rider since Ramon Sinkeldam in 2014 to win the race solo. In the meantime, we’ve had groups ranging from 2 to as many as 87 competing for the win. A whole range of outcomes is possible, and therefore many different riders will smell an opportunity to score a good result.
| FL | HI | ST | RS | CO | SP | AC |  Breen | 77 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 78 | 73 | 72 |  Fenn | 72 | 61 | 75 | 71 | 79 | 70 | 69 |  Saber | 75 | 68 | 74 | 72 | 76 | 81 | 79 |  Chatarunga | 72 | 67 | 79 | 72 | 77 | 70 | 68 | | Manakov | 77 | 58 | 77 | 68 | 75 | 72 | 76 |  Vermeersch | 77 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 75 | 74 | 72 |  Ariesen | 75 | 68 | 74 | 73 | 75 | 70 | 71 |  Taubel | 73 | 65 | 69 | 73 | 78 | 61 | 64 |  Puccio | 71 | 65 | 75 | 70 | 77 | 59 | 54 |  Declerq | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 76 | 66 | 65 |  Sweeck | 73 | 68 | 71 | 72 | 76 | 70 | 71 |  Monk | 74 | 66 | 76 | 70 | 76 | 61 | 70 | | Richardson | 71 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 78 | 60 | 61 |  Orue | 69 | 64 | 77 | 70 | 78 | 53 | 58 |  Okbamariam | 73 | 65 | 70 | 73 | 76 | 72 | 68 |  Matthews | 72 | 66 | 70 | 67 | 75 | 76 | 76 |  Abraha | 72 | 64 | 70 | 71 | 75 | 74 | 72 |  Lindeman | 72 | 63 | 70 | 67 | 75 | 73 | 74 |
Breen and Fenn are the best pure cobblers in the field and if you had to bet on one rider to distance everyone else, those two might be your best shot. They also have decent speed to finish well from a group sprint, but if a group sprint is what you expect, there’s no way of looking past Saber, who’s not only the best sprinter in the field but should also be able to hang on to most selections.
Bianchi - Panerai comes with a dual leadership of Chatarunga, a strong cobbler, and last year’s winner Manakov, then for Crabbe. Crabbe turn to Ariesen, who finished 11th in support of Manakov here last year and gets a chance to lead on his own.
Both of them fit in a large group of good allrounders who aren’t necessarily the best pure cobbles riders. These include Vermeersch, Declerq, Sweeck, Monk and Okbamariam.
On the contrary, the likes of Puccio, Taubel, Richardson or Orue are strong on cobbles on paper, but lack some backup stats to make them out and out favorites. The former two at least each cracked the Top 10 once though, so they’re a force to be reckoned with.
Lastly, we have a few riders who can be considered cobblestone specialists, but also pack a very good punch. Matthews, Abraha and Lindeman will hope for a selective, but not too selective race to be able to sprint for a good result. Vermeersch could be counted in this group as well, but his strong stats across the board leave him higher up the list.
| FL | HI | ST | RS | CO | SP | AC | | Sanikwathi | 72 | 66 | 70 | 67 | 72 | 78 | 78 | | Silva | 75 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 77 | 78 | | Dakteris | 75 | 64 | 74 | 70 | 72 | 77 | 77 | | Losch | 73 | 65 | 72 | 68 | 71 | 78 | 79 | | Major | 74 | 66 | 74 | 70 | 70 | 77 | 78 | | Boeckmans | 69 | 64 | 68 | 65 | 70 | 77 | 77 |  Siric | 76 | 70 | 75 | 78 | 74 | 75 | 71 |  Rathe | 73 | 66 | 74 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 76 |
There are also a few actual sprinters who might, if the race is easy enough, hang on until the finish line and challenge Saber. Sanikwathi and Losch are the best in terms of pure speed, while Dakteris, as well as Siric - though with much lower speed -, perhaps have the best chance to remain competitive until the end.
| FL | HI | ST | RS | CO | SP | AC | | Vanmarcke | 73 | 63 | 72 | 67 | 77 | 67 | 67 | | Domene | 73 | 57 | 73 | 68 | 76 | 74 | 75 | | Paprstka | 75 | 69 | 74 | 70 | 75 | 70 | 72 | | Scotson | 72 | 63 | 73 | 70 | 75 | 66 | 75 | | De Witte | 74 | 68 | 75 | 72 | 75 | 71 | 69 | | Schlechter | 74 | 72 | 71 | 67 | 75 | 61 | 66 | | Centrone | 74 | 71 | 72 | 67 | 76 | 53 | 58 | | Hnik | 73 | 64 | 73 | 69 | 76 | 72 | 67 | | Erdenesuren | 72 | 62 | 72 | 70 | 75 | 69 | 66 |
Some teams bring impressive depth here. Trans Looney Tunes especially might face a leadership controversy with Schlechter, Centrone and Abraha. Otherwise, Vanmarcke is the biggest name on this list, he even finished 3rd in 2018 and no less than 2nd here last year, in addition to three more Top 30 results over the years. But age has taken a toll on him, and given that Taubel will very likely be the clear team leader, a top result is probably not in the cards.
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Diaz Daniel Ricardo Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Phelan Adam Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Shalunov Evgeny Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Vink Michael Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Gaze Samuel Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Puccio Salvatore Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Reddish Nick Air New Zealand p/b Pirelli
Monk Cyrus Amaysim Cervélo
Scotson Callum Amaysim Cervélo
Harper Chris Amaysim Cervélo
Culey Marcus Amaysim Cervélo
Christensen Ryan Amaysim Cervélo
Jones Taj Amaysim Cervélo
Gibbons Ryan Bianchi - Panerai
Silva Nihal Bianchi - Panerai
Manakov Viktor Bianchi - Panerai
Habtom Mikiel Bianchi - Panerai
Chatarunga Sameera Bianchi - Panerai
Dakteris Janis Bianchi - Panerai
Hnik Karel Bianchi - Panerai
Bayer Tobias Bianchi - Panerai
Altanzul Maani BNZ-Superhero Racing
Baterdene Narankhuu BNZ-Superhero Racing
Mudgway Luke BNZ-Superhero Racing
Orue German Anibal BNZ-Superhero Racing
Erdenesuren Munkhtulga BNZ-Superhero Racing
Batmunkh Maral-Erdene BNZ-Superhero Racing
Kopfauf Markus BNZ-Superhero Racing
Van den Berg Lars BNZ-Superhero Racing
Okbamariam Tesfom Bralirwa - Stevens
Lauk Karl Patrick Bralirwa - Stevens
Mengoulas Alex Bralirwa - Stevens
Menicucci Samuele Bralirwa - Stevens
Debesay Yacob Bralirwa - Stevens
Melki Aziz Bralirwa - Stevens
Uhiriwe Renus Bralirwa - Stevens
Cobo Ivan Bralirwa - Stevens
Losch Max BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Fenn Andrew BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Paprstka Tomas BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Richardson Chequan BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Vine Jay BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Tzortzakis Polychronis BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Hocevar Kristjan BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Kolev Yoan BWT Hyundai N Cycling
Serrano Gonzalo Caja Rural Cycling Team
Guardini Andrea Caja Rural Cycling Team
Declerq Tim Caja Rural Cycling Team
Domene Ramon Caja Rural Cycling Team
Balloni Alfredo Caja Rural Cycling Team
Garcia Jhojan Caja Rural Cycling Team
Azparren Xabier Mikel Caja Rural Cycling Team
Katrasnik Gasper Cedevita
Poljanec Miha Cedevita
Siric Ivan Cedevita
Buitrago Santiago Cedevita
Wright Fred Cedevita
Duyvesteyn Kees Cedevita
Jarc Aljaz Cedevita
Bechkov Aleks Cedevita
Saber Lahcen Colombini-Adler AP
De Bondt Dries Colombini-Adler AP
Quispe Alain Colombini-Adler AP
Gonzales Andre Alexander Colombini-Adler AP
Vainionpää Oskari Colombini-Adler AP
Aquilani Andrea Colombini-Adler AP
Bonello Daniel Colombini-Adler AP
Martino Stan Colombini-Adler AP
Ariesen Tim Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Van Tricht Stan Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Kielich Timo Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Bonneu Kamiel Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Van Den Bossche Fabio Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Daumont Paul Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Pluto Martins Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Barbosa Diogo Crabbe-CC Chevigny
Teuns Dylan Le Creuset
Boivin Guillaume Le Creuset
McEvoy Jonathan Le Creuset
Alaphilippe Julian Le Creuset
Chevrier Clement Le Creuset
La Lavandier Maxime Le Creuset
Louvel Matis Le Creuset
Garibian Arman Le Creuset
Feiereisen Kevin McCormick Pro Cycling
Rathe Jakob McCormick Pro Cycling
Hecht Gage McCormick Pro Cycling
Granigan Noah McCormick Pro Cycling
Mostov Zeke McCormick Pro Cycling
Jallays Welle McCormick Pro Cycling
Sweeck Laurens Minions - Subwoolfer
Marcos Leandro Minions - Subwoolfer
De Witte Mathias Minions - Subwoolfer
Stuyven Jasper Minions - Subwoolfer
Novikov Savva Minions - Subwoolfer
Merchan Didier Minions - Subwoolfer
Stöckli Jan Minions - Subwoolfer
Hailemichael Mulu Minions - Subwoolfer
Matthews Michael Pas Normal Studios - Mikkeller
Taubel Christoph Pas Normal Studios - Mikkeller
Vanmarcke Sep Pas Normal Studios - Mikkeller
Kristoff Alexander Pas Normal Studios - Mikkeller
Johansen Julius Pas Normal Studios - Mikkeller
Price-Pejtersen Johan Pas Normal Studios - Mikkeller
Major Jay Podium Ambition
Matthews Darren Podium Ambition
Bridges Jyme Podium Ambition
Cole Tyler Podium Ambition
Kelly Jacob Podium Ambition
Perez Cristian Podium Ambition
Redy Dylan Podium Ambition
White Connor Podium Ambition
Vermeersch Gianni Staffbase - BHP
Jans Roy Staffbase - BHP
Schachmann Maximillian Staffbase - BHP
Lietaer Eliot Staffbase - BHP
Boeckmans Kris Staffbase - BHP
Van Dijke Tim Staffbase - BHP
Hollmann Juri Staffbase - BHP
Plowright Jensen Staffbase - BHP
Sanikwathi Thanawut Strava
Colbrelli Sonny Strava
Bernas Pawel Strava
Nielsen Joanis Albert Strava
Lindeman Bert-Jan Strava
Debusschere Jens Strava
Breen Vegard Tafjord Kraft
Bertilsson Christian Tafjord Kraft
Waersted Syver Tafjord Kraft
Kaislavuo Jesse Tafjord Kraft
Bugge Vegard Robinson Tafjord Kraft
Andersson Emil Tafjord Kraft
Lindau Philip Tafjord Kraft
Redecker Heiko Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Tanovitchii Nicolae Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Varga Peter Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Orlov Andriy Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Papanov Martin Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Zumer Matic Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Christapopoulos Pangiotis Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Parashchak Yaroslav Team Popo4Ever p/b Morshynska
Selig Rüdiger Trans Looney Tunes
Senyenov Roman Trans Looney Tunes
Pibernik Luka Trans Looney Tunes
Schlechter Pit Trans looney Tunes
Abraha Tesfay Trans Looney Tunes
Centrone Ivan Trans Looney Tunes
Cuming Michael Trans Looney Tunes
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 22-10-2022 12:19
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First C2 cobblestone outing for the team, hopefully this is where we can get the points!
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 22-10-2022 12:34
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Hoping for a Top-10 from either Monk or Scotson. Would be nice extra points from a C2 race and at least the chances seem to be realistic.
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| kandesbunzler26 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 13:36
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With our best cobbler being Louvel (69 CO) there's not much to hope for in this race, but maybe he'll be able to do some kind of wonder from the break 
All other hopes lie in a race that no one makes hard so that maybe Alaphilippe can survive until the final. Boivin's also here for a sprint, but with 59 CO that would have to be a really slooooow race ...
So I can simply enjoy the race without the distraction of my own riders.
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 22-10-2022 13:57
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A top 10 should be achievable here with probabyk our strongest cobbles squad ever! So fingers crossed we can achieve something good here !
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 22-10-2022 14:24
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All hopes have been placed on Saber here for our team. We didn’t bring Lampaert to not risk a leadership fight with those hills blowing our chances. But Saber should bring his A game. Even though I feel Saber won’t pull it off, a win is needed for our team goal here. So fingers crossed!
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| Ulrich Ulriksen |
Posted on 22-10-2022 15:57
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Rathe's one chance all year to shine and he hasn't disappointed the last two years. But I think the field is deeper this year and Cunego had to work pretty hard to get him on a leaderboard.
But if he does put in say, a top 15, I am sure he will be out doing some sightseeing after the race.
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 22-10-2022 18:23
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Need this to end in a small group sprint to stand any chance, and being one of the very few races we actually could contest for i have all my fingers crossed.
Matthews has punched above his weight more often than not in the past, so here's hoping he thrives in the leader role. Major, we'll see what happens. Ideally we'll have a man or two in the break as a minimum.
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| Fabianski |
Posted on 23-10-2022 21:38
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Wow, Saber surprises me once again. He actually CAN do cobbles  Congrats to Colombini, great form early in the season!
Domene is having a nice final maxed season so far, clearly outperforming his stats and not caring about missing teamwork - while some of the really strong cobbles teams can't be too happy so far.
Thanks for a great report, Imladrik, looking forward to read more of those 
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 23-10-2022 21:42
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Great breakaway work from Kelly to hang on as long as possible, and Redy again getting down the road. Matthews however was awful, when viewed with GP Hernig he doesn't seem up to leadership (unlike former T3A lads Domene and Insausti)
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| KaiserAdler |
Posted on 23-10-2022 21:51
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Saber turning up just like I had hoped. I expected him to wait for the sprint and it was stressful up untill the end but avoiding the chaos of a sprint might have been the best choice. A special race for me, as the start was in my birth city Deinze. With 2 wins out of 3 races I couldn’t have wished for a better start for my star rider. Lets hope he continues the good work!
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| tsmoha |
Posted on 23-10-2022 21:53
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A quiet 11th place for Monk ist quite okay and just the result, we realisticaly could "expect" here. Seems like we did lead the chase at times, too, which is nice to see in a cobbles race and happened in Le Samyn as well - with a much better result though
Thanks for the report and congratulations to those, who did well!
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| Shonak |
Posted on 23-10-2022 22:22
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Great stuff by Sanikwathi to finish 3rd, we were very active both in chasing and attacking and having a sprinter to survive eventually makes it good after Nielsen and Lindeman could not make it solo. Thanks for the report!
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| Ulrich Ulriksen |
Posted on 23-10-2022 22:24
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Clearly the highlight of that was have a great new reporter on board. Thanks to Imladrik
With this and Herning, the McCormick cobbles season is over, thankfully.
Congrats to Saber on a classy win.
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| Marcovdw |
Posted on 23-10-2022 23:04
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Mandatory C2 racedays well spent!
Welcome to the reporting scene Imladrik! And congrats Colombini!
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| baseballlover312 |
Posted on 23-10-2022 23:06
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As a neutral, just want to say that was a great first report Imladrik!
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| wildwind |
Posted on 23-10-2022 23:15
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Chatarunga did his best but just fell a little bit short to finish 10. So close but not enough to finish Top 5 to achieve our second Goal. |
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 24-10-2022 04:27
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Awesome win again from Saber, what a season he’s having so far. Congrats Adler!
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| redordead |
Posted on 24-10-2022 07:27
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Very nice riding from my guys, lots of TV time and a good result in the end to go with it! A bit of a shame Siric was spent by the end, because he was one of the better sprinters in that group.
Saber is the buy of the year, huh?
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| Ezeefreak |
Posted on 24-10-2022 07:39
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Thanks for the report and congrats to the winners!
Slowly I begin to be dissapointed with the results my guys are doing here. I expect a lot more from them, especially Vermeersch, as barely making top 30. We have to see how it will develop but for now the team management is not amused.
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