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Dejaeghere Inc. | Omega Pharma - Quickstep | Driedaagse Van West-Vlaanderen: Stage 2
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 16-11-2012 14:26
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First of all, the party after K - B - K was just awesome! I want to thank everyone for coming and celebrating with us! One hell of a night that was. Hope I don't have to pay for it today, though!
Only one section of cobblestones, which is repeated four times. But it's one hell of an uphill. It will break up the peloton more than once without a doubt. The race will finish in Dour, where the yearly music-festival of the same name is. It's a renown drug-festival, so let's hope the riders aren't too doped today!
My day started, my legs feeling like shit! The first three times over the cobbled hill weren't too good for me. I lost touch with the front riders.
Landbouwkrediet really put some effort into the chase and they broke away with their team!
While Stybar and myself were following, not too far behind.
But the race was chaotic, that's the best I can describe it. Thomas won in a sprint with a few riders, deservedly.
Strangely enough, I connected with a rather large group and I got to the front, where I just avoided crashing, the ones behind me where less fortunate. I gave full gas and I managed to stay out of their reach for the final sprint. An opportunity well grabbed, I reckon, finishing 8th!
I can conclude that even though this wasn't the best day for me, I made a great result. But I don't really think I deserve it, with the fall and all, you know. But, that's racing. In cyclo-cross is wasn't any different. Grab the chances you get, is my motto. I couldn't find the result anywhere, unfortunately, since I raced back home right after the race.
Driedaagse van West - Vlaanderen starts in a couple of days, where Bart will return after his minor illness! His chances of winning the prologue are not too slim!
See you there! |
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| JuanMotr |
Posted on 16-11-2012 16:25
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Great 2nd place and also really nice 8th place for Jan. Next time don´t party that hard! or you will have shit legs all the time   |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 16-11-2012 16:26
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Another nice result for Jan |
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| maxime86 |
Posted on 17-11-2012 20:53
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hope bart does well at Driedaagse van West - Vlaanderen after his illness |
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| Daggen |
Posted on 17-11-2012 21:04
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Really good result for Jantje! Where did Tomeke finish? |
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| ste_18 |
Posted on 17-11-2012 21:15
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2nd position is a good result, and again Jan made a very good race |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-11-2012 07:43
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JuanMotr: Well, he likes to party  But he'll probably won't party the night before the Ronde
sutty68: Thanks
maxime86: Normally it shouldn't stand in his way. He has a decent chance at West - Vlaanderen, with his prologue.
Daggen: Tom didn't enter in Samyn, otherwise it's safe to say he would've won
ste_18: Thanks! |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 18-11-2012 09:38
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Decent result for Jan, good luck in West-Vlaanderen
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 18-11-2012 10:00
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It was a good result for Jan!  |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 18-11-2012 12:42
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Back on PCM after 4 busy days, and I have had a good catch up on the story! Some great results for Jan. Really good read
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 18-11-2012 17:57
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PCM rulezz: Thanks a lot! I hope to have a good one there!
FreitasPCM: Thanks
the_hoyle: I'm glad you enjoyed it!
As you might notice, things are running on a tighter schedule than usually for me. Can't really plan my pcm-time (hehe) well, so there's no telling when I'll have time to do the next report. But if I got an hour coming up, it'll be the first thing I do (except eating and sleeping, as I plan to staying alive, too)!
Thanks for the massive support so far! |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 18-11-2012 22:17
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Great 1-2 in the cobbles. Good luck in van wear Vlaanderan |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 19-11-2012 19:57
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Thanks, Jakstar22
It's still getting busier and it doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon. I barely have enough time to spam the forum anymore Will do the race when I have time, hope to have some on my hands soon |
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| Jakstar22 |
Posted on 19-11-2012 21:33
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Dot worry Ian. We can wait |
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 19-11-2012 23:05
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Don't worry Ian you know we will always be here |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 20-11-2012 06:39
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Thanks a lot! Very nice to know |
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| fernando97 |
Posted on 20-11-2012 16:47
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Just caught up, great story Ian, it always gives a good read! |
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| PCM rulezz |
Posted on 20-11-2012 20:16
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Take your time, we will wait
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 20-11-2012 20:27
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fernando97: Thanks a lot, great you enjoyed it
PCM rulezz: Thanks!!
As you see, today was just as busy as the last. I've got to watch this thing from day to day, can't really plan anything 
Edited by Ian Butler on 20-11-2012 20:29
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 21-11-2012 07:23
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Dont worry Ian, we all know this and i am in the same situation these days. We can wait and will enjoy it in any frequency.
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