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Double Feature | THE END
Jakstar22
Looking forward to Omloop. I think Stijn will win since its his 25th.
 
sutty68
Great to see Willy show off his World TT jersey in Spain Grin
 
wogsrus
Decent start to the season. Hope Stijn does well at Omloop.
 
alex344
Good season start. Let's hope Stijn wins at Omloop.Smile
 
krisa
Ian Butler wrote:
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GP de Bessèges


The Final Stages


After a bumpy start for Stijn, he seized to victory in stage 4. It was the first victory for him and for the team this season, so the relief was great all around.

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But things even got better. The next day, in a 80 km stage, Willy took the peloton over a little hill, with Stijn in his wheel. For the finale, he set such an effort that, in combination with the wind, they and two others split with the peloton.

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Stijn only had to finish off the work, and he did. 2 for 2!

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The peloton was struggling against the wind and Willy even managed to finish 2nd. 1 Stijn, 2 Willy! Once again together on the podium.

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For the final time trial, Willy had to start in the Young Jersey. He refused and said he wanted to start in his rainbow jersey, but they wouldn't cave. So Willy left with the white jersey.

It was an uphill time trial for the second part, so he took an astonishing 14 seconds on Cancellara and won the stage!

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Stijn clearly hasn't been practising on his time trial bike. Luckily aerodynamics don't matter too much going uphill, so Stijn secured his yellow jersey!

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Results


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Yellow Jersey: Stijn Van Gent (Team Garmin)
Green Jersey: Stijn Van Gent (Team Garmin)
Mountain Jersey: Edward Talansky (Team Garmin)
Young Jersey: Stijn Van Gent (Team Garmin)
Best Team: Team Garmin

Aftermath


Well, we really went for it there. Team Garmin shows its strength by taking away all possible prizes. Stijn started decently but picked up the pace fast and was unstoppable for the final races. Willy showed good early form by splitting from the pack.

All in all, this has been a major success. Our pre-season training in the US of A, with the scientific approach, is doing wonders. Our form is good. One more preparation race and we should be ready for the real season!

Who is edward talansky itr should be andrew Wink
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sutty68
Stijn and Willy put in an epic performance in Besseges, the team must be glad they signed you both Grin

BTW its Andrew Talansky Wink
 
Ian Butler
FreitasPCM - Thanks Wink

Jakstar22 - I sure hope so. Maybe it'll be a race like it is for Tom Boonen. Do you realize that Boonen (irl) never won the Omloop? Shock

sutty68 - It sure looked good to me Grin

wogsrus - Thanks!

alex344 - Hope so, too! Thanks.

krisa & suty68 - Oh right Pfft Could be Edward, maybe he changed his name in 2014, you don't know Grin


Omloop Het Nieuwsblad later today!
 
Ian Butler
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad


Preview


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Stijn: After finishing 2nd two years in a row, I hope to take it one step further this year. My current form and the bad weather should make it easier for me to take that step. Frank Deboosere (Belgium's most famous weather man) predicts rain and about 5-7° C, that will play in my advantage.

The Race


Stijn Van Gent


When I woke up, I felt that today would be my day! It was raining. Don't get me wrong, nobody actually likes riding 5 hours in the rain, but I like it because it bothers other people much more, see?

Anyhow, de Jong proved his value by slipping into the morning breakaway!

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With 50 km left to go, the pack was still pretty big. But there was a succession of many cobbled sections, small roads and turns. With the help of Vanmarcke, I slipped away. We both know this terrain by hard, which helps a lot!

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Only one man joined me almost immediately. He saw the potential danger in me riding away, or he saw a chance to win, escaping in a small group. It was Cancellara.

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We both put equal much energy into the break. However, a small group joined us anyway. Tom Boonen, Matti Breschel, Kenneth Vanbilsen, Nick Nuyens and Stijn Devolder.

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This time I wouldn't let Boonen fool me. At the age of 25, I'm finally getting more cycling wisdom, instead of young rider's foolishness. I ended up in his wheel, the opposite of exactly one year ago.

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I immediately saw he didn't have much punch in his legs. He even had a hard time following Cancellara sprinting. I thought it was safe to start my sprint!

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I kept my back low and tried to make an acceleration impossible for him to follow. He missed my wheel and was in the wind himself, now!

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I was so busy with the sprint it never occurred to me, but 2 meters in front of the finish it suddenly did: I'm winning the Omloop, the first Belgian race on the calendar, in the rain!

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After a rein of three years by the legendary Tom Boonen, I am his successor. Finally.

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Results


Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2015

1Stijn Van GentTeam Garmin-Barracuda4h56'58IanButler
2Tom BoonenOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
3Fabian CancellaraBMC Racing Teams.t.
4Matti BreschelRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
5Kenneth VanbilsenC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
6Nick NuyensWatmars.t.
7Stijn DevolderVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
8Yoann OffredoBMC Racing Team+ 1'52
9Nikolas MaesLotto Belisols.t.
10Philippe GilbertBMC Racing Teams.t.
11Niki TerpstraBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
12Alessandro BallanAstana Pro Teams.t.
13Sebastian LangeveldLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
14Klaas LodewyckLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
15Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler

Spoiler
16Edvald Boasson HagenWatmar+ 5'00
17Geraint ThomasSky Pro Cyclings.t.
18Clément LhotellerieCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
19Mathieu LadagnousC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
20Johan VansummerenNavigateurs.t.
21William BonnetSaur - Sojasuns.t.
22Vincenzo DemeulenaereWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
23Laurent MangelCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
24Lars BoomRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
25Maarten WynantsLotto Belisols.t.
26Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
27Sylvain ChavanelOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team + 7'30
28Steve ChainelC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
29Romain BaconCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
30Chris Anker SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
31José Joaquin Rojas GilRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
32Mark CavendishSky Pro Cyclings.t.
33Yauheni HutarovichSaur - Sojasuns.t.
34Jürgen RoelandtsWatmars.t.
35Kristof GoddaertWatmars.t.
36Thor HushovdTeam Saxo Banks.t.
37Jens KeukeleireVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
38Reinier HonigRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
39Elia FavilliAstana Pro Teams.t.
40Lars Ytting BakTeam Saxo Banks.t.
41Sébastien TurgotWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
42Tristan ValentinTeam Europcars.t.
43Kris BoeckmansWatmars.t.
44Taylor PhinneyBMC Racing Teams.t.
45Andy CappelleAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
46Filippo PozzatoFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
47Oscar GattoFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
48Marcus BurghardtBMC Racing Teams.t.
49Stéphane RoisinWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
50Christopher SuttonColba - Superano Hams.t.
51Julien VermoteOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
52Andriy GrivkoAstana Pro Teams.t.
53Bert De BackerTeam NetApps.t.
54Jean-Lou PaianiTeam Europcars.t.
55Stijn MinneWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
56David TannerTeam Saxo Banks.t.
57Rémi CusinNavigateurs.t.
58Jakob RatheNavigateurs.t.
59Iljo KeisseOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
60Patricio Morales SolísCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
61Jonas VangenechtenWatmars.t.
62Stéphane PoulhiesTeam Europcars.t.
63Jérôme BaugniesWatmars.t.
64Sven RendersAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
65Frederik WillemsWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
66Sander CordeelLotto Belisols.t.
67Mathieu DassyTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
68Alessandro DonatiTv3s.t.
69Bart De ClercqTeam Saxo Banks.t.
70Pieter SerryTv3s.t.
71Jimmy LiboutonColba - Superano Hams.t.
72Ignatas KonovalovasLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
73Arthur VanoverbergheTv3s.t.
74Martijn MaaskantTv3s.t.
75Tom VeelersTv3s.t.
76Dennis VanendertTv3s.t.
77Tyler FarrarTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
78Coen VermeltfoortRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
79Tom DumoulinTv3s.t.
80Benoît DrujonTeam Europcars.t.
81Bob SchoonbroodtTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
82Alexander PorsevNavigateurs.t.
83Olivier KaisenLotto Belisols.t.
84Rob RuijghVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
85Pieter HimpeOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
86Blel KadriTeam Europcars.t.
87Jeremy SpailierWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
88Yuri BennekerVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
89Cédric PineauC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
90Jan GhyselinckTv3s.t.
91Adam HansenBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
92Gustav LarssonColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
93Fumiyuki BeppuBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
94Yann HuguetCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
95Kevin ClaeysLotto Belisols.t.
96Marnix Mevi-JosuéLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
97Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
98Ronan Van ZandbeekTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
99Govert Van GothemdTeam NetApps.t.
100Nicola DeelkensTeam NetApps.t.
101Arnold JeannessonOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
102Frantisek RabonColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
103Raffaele FallonBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
104Roy JansLotto Belisols.t.
105Arthur VichotCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
106Justin JulesSaur - Sojasuns.t.
107Maxime VantommeVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
108Damiano CunegoC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
109Benoit VaugrenardC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
110Simon ClarkeBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
111Dabid WellsBMC Racing Teams.t.
112Martijn KeizerLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
113Koen BarbéColba - Superano Hams.t.
114Mark ChristianSky Pro Cyclings.t.
115Marc De MaarVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
116Michele MerloOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
117Egor SilinAstana Pro Teams.t.
118Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
119Rick FlensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
120Brice ScholtesLotto Belisols.t.
121Davide MalacarneTeam Europcar+ 10'32
122Michael AlbasiniTeam Europcars.t.
123Lars Petter NordhaugTeam Europcars.t.
124Kevin PeetersColba - Superano Hams.t.
125Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
126Billy MorganRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
127Marco SalvalajoColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
128Benjamin GiraudNavigateurs.t.
129Levi KellerAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
130Remco Te BrakeRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
131Ronan RacaultSaur - Sojasuns.t.
132Alexander KhatuntsevNavigateurs.t.
133Luke RoweSky Pro Cyclings.t.
134Julien El FaresNavigateurs.t.
135Sérgio SousaLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
136Sam BennettRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
137Jurgen FrancoisColba - Superano Hams.t.
138Campbell HillBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
139Norbert WuillotColba - Superano Hams.t.
140Laurens De VreeseRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
141Salvatore PuccioSky Pro Cyclings.t.
142Maxim DebusschereColba - Superano Hams.t.
143Cyril GautierCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
144Michele GaiaAstana Pro Teams.t.
145Frederique RobertLotto Belisols.t.
146Brent BookwalterBMC Racing Teams.t.
147Björn BremsAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
148Denis Makela-MakengoWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
149Che de JongTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
150Tosh Van der SandeWielerspotter - Mercator+ 12'14
151Niels WytinckRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
152Filippo SaviniColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
153Francesco TizzaAstana Pro Teams.t.
154Bart VanheuleLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
155Emanuele VonaColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
156Jérôme PineauSaur - Sojasuns.t.
157Serge PauwelsAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
158Raphael PreciousBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
159Mathieu PergetCofidis, Le Crédit en Lignes.t.
160Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
161Omar LombardiAstana Pro Teams.t.
162Leopoldo RocchettiColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
163Jonathan ClarkeBritish Airwash - GreenEdges.t.
164Giuseppe Di SalvoColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
165Kenny LisabethColba - Superano Hams.t.
166Joeri StallaertLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
167Ricardo MestreAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
168Enrico GasparottoAstana Pro Teams.t.
169Nazar GretskiyNavigateurs.t.
170George BennettWatmars.t.
171Kevin HulsmansFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
172Ronny ConinxC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
173André SteensenTeam Saxo Bank+ 14'40
174Connor McConveyRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
175Antonio SantoroFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
176Tom VermeerAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
177Christian Delle StelleColnago - CSF Inoxs.t.
178Peter KennaughSky Pro Cyclings.t.
179Jorge Martin MontenegroTeam Saxo Banks.t.
180Simon ZahnerTeam NetApps.t.
181Stefano BorchiFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
182Lucien GuibertSaur - Sojasuns.t.
183Bram De KortRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
184Brian BulgacVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
185Umberto CapuanoFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
186Yves BellengerC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
187Govert PannecouckeRatsa - Sean Kelly+ 16'22
188Ronan McLaughlinRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
189Santo AnzaFarnese Vini Selle Italias.t.
190Yoann HeitzSaur - Sojasuns.t.
191Eric ChateauSaur - Sojasuns.t.
192Lucien KumpsTeam Saxo Banks.t.
193Levi BakerSky Pro Cyclings.t.
194Eric WehmeyerTeam NetApps.t.
195Benny De SchrooderAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
196Vincent ZuffiTeam NetApps.t.
197Sam HawkinsSky Pro Cyclings.t.
198Fiorenzo VeschiFarnese Vini Selle Italia+ 19'34
199Florencio CarriónRabobank Cycling Teams.t.


Aftermath


This is amazing. Granted, it's "only" a .HC race, but for a Flandrien, for a Belgian, this means a whole lot! Where I grew up, every kid dreamed about winning two races: Omloop and the Ronde. I'm halfway there now!

Flash interview:

Sporza: We have Tom Boonen here. Tom, tell us, you were close to a fourth victory, which would be an absolute record.
Tom Boonen: I wasn't that close. (laughs) I've tried my best but Stijn was just much stronger today. During the final 10 km everyone in our group already know it was going to be Fabian or Stijn, they were the motor of the group.
Sporza: Can you take us through the final kilometer?
Tom Boonen: Everyone was very tired. The rain and the wind made for a tough, hard race. I think nearly everyone was a bloc. I followed Fabian, who was still going strong, but Stijn came out of my wheel, two gears too much for me.
Sporza: How is the condition, are you on course for the Ronde?
Tom Boonen: I think I am. I didn't have the best winter, but I rode the finale here today, so I think I'm pretty good.
Sporza: Thank you, Tom Boonen.
Tom Boonen: Thanks.

Sporza: Now we're here with the winner, Stijn Van Gent. You're slowly approaching your best years, is this a taste of what we should expect for the next five, six, seven years?
Van Gent: I certainly hope so (laughs). No, today I owe a lot to Cancellara, who did a big part of the work, too. I guess my timing was just perfect today, first with the break and later with the sprint.
Sporza: You win your first Omloop, congratulations. Where else can be expect to see you, going for the Ronde again?
Van Gent: Of course. Those are always my main goals. I live for races such as the Ronde and Roubaix. The competition is fierce, but I'm on course, my condition is great!
Sporza: Congratulations once again, and good luck tomorrow.
Van Gent: Thanks!


See you tomorrow,
Stijn
 
Ollfardh
Nice win for Stijn, I hope he can keep winning until Roubaix!
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
 
Ian Butler
Ollfardh - That will be hard, but we'll try Pfft
 
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Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne


Preview


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Stijn: Third last year. If I could do better, it'd be great. If Farrar survives the cobbles, I'll race more aggressively and he can wait for the sprint.

This is this year's profile of the Belgian National Championship, so it'll be important to see where there are opportunities here.

The Race


Stijn Van Gent


Once again, we got a rider in the breakaway, which relieved us of chasing duties. Thanks to Van Zandbeek.

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The weather was about the same as in the Omloop.

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After the final cobbled section, we still had a big part of the team together, including USA Champion Farrar. With him as a sprinter backup, I would be reacting to late attacks.

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And I didn't have to wait long. Cancellara and Boonen tried to go!

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They were brought back and everything was ready for a sprint. Not a real mass sprint, more chaotic, though.

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Boonen kicked off strongly!

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But it was Keukeleire who won. Amazing victory for him! I finish, like last year, third.

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Results


Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne 2015

1Jens KeukeleireVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team4h20'18
2Tom BoonenOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
3Stijn Van GentTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
4Nikolas MaesLotto Belisols.t.
5Rosalbino CauLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
6Mark CavendishSky Pro Cyclings.t.
7Jürgen RoelandtsWatmars.t.
8Matti BreschelRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
9Tyler FarrarTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
10Guillaume Van KeirsbulckLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.

Spoiler
11Fabian CancellaraBMC Racing Teams.t.
12Sébastien ChavanelCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
13Edvald Boasson HagenWatmars.t.
14Kenneth VanbilsenC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
15Sebastian LangeveldLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
16Nick NuyensWatmars.t.
17Maarten WynantsLotto Belisols.t.
18Mathieu LadagnousC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
19Kris BoeckmansWatmars.t.
20Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
21Yoann OffredoBMC Racing Teams.t.
22Stijn DevolderVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
23Gediminas BagdonasRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
24Elia FavilliAstana Pro Teams.t.
25Lars BoomRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
26Gianni MeersmanLotto Belisols.t.
27Alessandro BallanAstana Pro Teams.t.
28Tom VeelersTv3s.t.
29Steve ChainelC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
30Geraint ThomasSky Pro Cyclings.t.
31Kristof GoddaertWatmars.t.
32Reinier HonigRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
33Jonas VangenechtenWatmars.t.
34Massimo GraziatoLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
35Bert De BackerTeam NetApps.t.
36Fabio FellineBMC Racing Teams.t.
37Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
38Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
39Sébastien TurgotWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
40Tristan ValentinTeam Europcars.t.
41Martijn MaaskantTv3s.t.
42Blel KadriTeam Europcars.t.
43Stijn VandenberghLotto Belisols.t.
44Antoine DemoitiéIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
45Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
46Jean-Lou PaianiTeam Europcars.t.
47Andy CappelleAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
48Julien VermoteOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
49José Joaquin Rojas GilRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
50Michal KwiatkowskiOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
51Coen VermeltfoortRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
52Loïc DesriacC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
53Jake KeoughLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
54Maxime VantommeVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
55Graham WeavillEndura Racings.t.
56Bob SchoonbroodtTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
57Rosettano PoleselBMC Racing Teams.t.
58Benoit VaugrenardC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
59Deniz DinicolantonioBMC Racing Teams.t.
60Bobbie TrakselCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
61Stijn NeirynckWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
62Ronan Van ZandbeekTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
63Sierk van TiggelenTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
64Paride GrilloC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
65Elia VivianiEndura Racings.t.
66Cédric PineauC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
67Iljo KeisseOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
68Stéphane RoisinWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
69Pieter SerryTv3s.t.
70Sterling MagnellBMC Racing Teams.t.
71Lars DuystersIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
72Frédéric AmorisonAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
73Sébastien DelfosseLotto Belisols.t.
74Davy CommeyneRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
75Kévin ThomeWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
76Yannick EijssenBMC Racing Teams.t.
77Michael AlbasiniTeam Europcars.t.
78Jeremy SpailierWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
79Valerio AgnoliTeam Europcars.t.
80Rick FlensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
81Marnix Mevi-JosuéLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
82Sander CordeelLotto Belisols.t.
83Ian StannardRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
84Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
85Cisco MuroBMC Racing Teams.t.
86Sander ArmeeOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
87Loïc VliegenAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
88Tom GoovaertsColba - Superano Hams.t.
89Mathieu DassyTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
90Rob RuijghVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
91Kevin ClaeysLotto Belisols.t.
92Mark ChristianSky Pro Cyclings.t.
93Stein Van VeirdeghemLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
94Jan BartaOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
95Jimmy LiboutonColba - Superano Ham+ 3'42
96Yuri BennekerVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 4'08
97Kévin SuarezColba - Superano Hams.t.
98Boris DronWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
99Simon MedanaWatmars.t.
100Arthur VanoverbergheTv3s.t.
101Govert Van GothemdTeam NetApps.t.
102Leo TsekourasLotto Belisols.t.
103Egor SilinAstana Pro Teams.t.
104Koen BarbéColba - Superano Hams.t.
105Gert DockxLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
106Florencio CarriónRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
107Kevin PeetersColba - Superano Hams.t.
108Michele GaiaAstana Pro Teams.t.
109Roberto FerrariLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
110Sérgio SousaLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
111Geert SteursColba - Superano Hams.t.
112Branislau SamoilauAstana Pro Teams.t.
113Jérôme BaugniesWatmars.t.
114Sam BennettRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
115Adriano ToscanoIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
116Björn BremsAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
117Nicola DeelkensTeam NetApps.t.
118Robin ChaigneauAgen - Apns.t.
119Francesco TizzaAstana Pro Teams.t.
120Ronny ConinxC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
121Fabio PiscopielloAstana Pro Teams.t.
122Benjamin GourgueLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
123Douglas PayneRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
124Fabio AruAstana Pro Team+ 7'16
125Che de JongTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
126Sjef De WildeRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
127Evert VerbistAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
128Baptiste PlanckaertWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
129Dominique CornuWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
130Tom ShoemakeEndura Racings.t.
131Marc De MaarVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
132Christoph PfingstenCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
133Arnoud Van GroenAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
134Philippe LegrandIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
135Stéphane PoulhiesTeam Europcars.t.
136Dylan GroenewegenCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
137Timé VelserVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
138Alexandre BlainEndura Racings.t.
139Laurent CartonColba - Superano Hams.t.
140Lars Petter NordhaugTeam Europcars.t.
141Nico EeckhoutAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
142Jörn WalkTeam NetApps.t.
143Tim MertensWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
144Gil SurayWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
145Ferruccio MarinLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
146Bruno PiresCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
147Denis Makela-MakengoWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
148Max LoschLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
149Giani DevuystRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
150Gavin MannionSky Pro Cycling+ 9'24
151Leopold KönigTeam NetApps.t.
152Andrew FennEndura Racings.t.
153Michal GolasEndura Racings.t.
154Huub DuynAgen - Apns.t.
155Maarten De JongeCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
156Benoît DrujonTeam Europcars.t.
157Jonathan BellisSky Pro Cyclings.t.
158Tim DeclercqWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
159Pim LigthartEndura Racings.t.
160Olivier ClausseWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
161Alexei TsatevichAgen - Apns.t.
162Erik MohsTeam NetApps.t.
163Luc HagenaarsAgen - Apns.t.
164Salvatore PuccioSky Pro Cyclings.t.
165Laurens De VreeseRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
166Miguel Angel RubianoLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
167Dion BeukeboomCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
168Pieter HendrickxWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
169Sander OostlanderAgen - Apns.t.
170Bert-Jan LindemanTv3s.t.
171Maurits LammertinkCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
172Barend SchuurmansAgen - Apns.t.
173Owen DickinsonSky Pro Cyclings.t.
174Tom VermeerAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
175Niels WytinckRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
176Antoine LeleuIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
177Brice PfeifferLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
178Sani PrednikLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
179Manuel UnterrainerTeam NetApps.t.
180Sam HawkinsSky Pro Cyclings.t.
181Jan GhyselinckTv3s.t.
182Bastian MenzelLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
183Ben CranfieldTv3s.t.
184Rino ZampilliLiquigas-Cannondale+ 11'33
185Ferdinand HeuermannLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.de+ 12'41
186Florian HarbigLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
187Kenny LisabethColba - Superano Hams.t.
188Theo FlorkinWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
189Sascha WeberLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
190Maxime AnciauxIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
191Dennis VanendertTv3s.t.
192Stefano AgostiniLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
193Christian PatronWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
194Andreas DietzikerTeam NetApps.t.
195Gary HandEndura Racings.t.
196Fabio PolazziIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
197Thomas DegandIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
198Adrien ChatelleLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.



Aftermath


Looking at that result, this was nearly a Belgian Championship. Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10...

I'd prefer to be on the first place then, though! Anyway, I finish on the podium here today and I guess you could say my Belgian opening weekend was a major success, with a win and a podium place! I'm ready for Samyn, where Keukeleire won last year!

See you then,
Stijn
 
Atlantius
Well done in Omloop. The king is dead - long live the king...

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dienblad
Ian, I can't keep up with your high speed in posting new reports.!!!!

But nice results, and finally you won the Omloop.
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Daggen
Ding, dong boonen's dead
 
PCM rulezz
Whoow, what a weekend there in Belgium Wink
Keep it up mate
Winners never quit, quitters never win.

It's difficult not to be happy when you're surrounded by Belgians. - Mark Cavendish


 
sutty68
Brilliant win for Stijn at Omloop Smile
 
Ian Butler
Atlantius - He isn't buried yet, though Pfft

dienblad - Sorry, I'm having more time lately again. I'll try to slow down, but I'm extremely motivated for some reason, I can't explain. Today I'll just upload GP le Samyn and do the prologue of Paris - Nice. Then I'll stop for today Pfft

Daggen - Don't write him off, yet Wink But taking that win did feel good!

PCM rulezz - Will do! Hoping for an equally good cobbled campaign this season.

sutty68 - Thanks a lot!
 
Ian Butler
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GP Le Samyn


Preview


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Stijn: Again we have three man who can win this. Me, Vanmarcke and Farrar. Depending on the race, one will be our focus. After my last two races and my current form, I'm absolute favorite today.

The Race


Stijn Van Gent


The race was more selective than we thought, partly because Landbouwkrediet decided to throw on a fast pace today.

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We were grouped with three left, Farrar had fallen off the back. Most eyes were on me, so I told Vanmarcke to go his chance.

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Some people made a real effort to bring him back, they didn't underestimate his capacities. As soon as he was caught, I took advantage and attacker myself. We could keep this up for as long as possible, taking turns attacking.

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However, it wasn't necessary. A smaller group split off - Vanmarcke unfortunately missed it - and was chasing me. Last time over the hill, I was keeping them off.

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On the last flat section, the wind came from the side. They were lurking at each other and attacking, my victory was safe. I just rode as fast as I could and finished the job!

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Results


GP Le Samyn 2015

1Stijn Van GentTeam Garmin-Barracuda4h52'21IanButler
2Nikolas MaesLotto Belisol+ 1'03
3Marco BandieraBMC Racing Team+ 1'52
4Vladimir GusevLokOil - Caffeco+ 2'13
5Maarten WynantsLotto Belisols.t.
6Klaas LodewyckLandbouwkrediet-Euphony+ 2'39
7Jens KeukeleireVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 2'57
8Danilo WyssWatmar+ 4'09
9Tyler FarrarTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
10Sep VanmarckeTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler

Spoiler
11Bobbie TrakselCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
12Gediminas BagdonasRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
13Eduard VorganovLokOil - Caffecos.t.
14Sébastien ChavanelCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
15Kris BoeckmansWatmars.t.
16Mikhail IgnatievLokOil - Caffecos.t.
17Wouter MolVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
18Jan BakelantsWatmars.t.
19Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
20Jérôme BaugniesWatmars.t.
21Jon PereraLokOil - Caffecos.t.
22Stijn VandenberghLotto Belisols.t.
23Carlos BarredoRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
24Tristan ValentinTeam Europcars.t.
25Ignatas KonovalovasLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
26Gianni MeersmanLotto Belisols.t.
27Bert De BackerTeam NetApps.t.
28Lars Ytting BakTeam Saxo Banks.t.
29Olivier KaisenLotto Belisols.t.
30Mathieu DassyTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
31Kristof GoddaertWatmar+ 5'41
32Fabio FellineBMC Racing Teams.t.
33Christopher SuttonColba - Superano Hams.t.
34Michael Van StaeyenLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
35Pieter SerryTv3s.t.
36Paul VossOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
37Kevin ClaeysLotto Belisols.t.
38Stéphane PoulhiesTeam Europcars.t.
39Iljo KeisseOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
40Stijn NeirynckWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
41Marnix Mevi-JosuéLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
42Taylor PhinneyBMC Racing Teams.t.
43Michael SchärBMC Racing Teams.t.
44Sébastien DelfosseLotto Belisols.t.
45Julien VermoteOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
46Christophe RiblonAg2r La Mondiales.t.
47Lars Petter NordhaugTeam Europcars.t.
48Mauro SantambrogioBMC Racing Teams.t.
49Blel KadriTeam Europcars.t.
50Bertrand SautronAg2r La Mondiales.t.
51Michal KwiatkowskiOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
52Davy CommeyneRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
53Lou SmeetsLokOil - Caffecos.t.
54Stein Van VeirdeghemLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
55Jean-Lou PaianiTeam Europcars.t.
56Dries DevenynsOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
57Dominic KlemmeTv3+ 7'10
58Evert VerbistAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’s+ 7'21
59Thor HushovdTeam Saxo Bank+ 8'31
60Pavel BruttLokOil - Caffeco+ 8'43
61Julien AntomarchiC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
62Eros CapecchiBMC Racing Teams.t.
63José HerradaLokOil - Caffecos.t.
64Sven JodtsLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
65Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
66Jörn WalkTeam NetApps.t.
67Sjef De WildeRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
68Bart De ClercqTeam Saxo Banks.t.
69Deniz DinicolantonioBMC Racing Teams.t.
70Manman Van RuitenbeekAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
71Jonas VangenechtenWatmars.t.
72Loïc VliegenAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
73Roy JansLotto Belisols.t.
74Christian KuxTeam NetApps.t.
75Michael AlbasiniTeam Europcars.t.
76Karsten KroonRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
77Mathias FrankWatmars.t.
78Magnus NielsenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
79Christian KneesTeam NetApps.t.
80Govert Van GothemdTeam NetApps.t.
81Maarten De JongeCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
82Coen VermeltfoortRabobank Cycling Team+ 9'20
83Raymond KrederRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
84Boris DronWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
85Boy Van PoppelRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
86Edwig CammaertsWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
87Paride GrilloC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
88Kévin ThomeWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
89Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
90Yukiya ArashiroTv3s.t.
91Chris Anker SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
92Nicola DeelkensTeam NetApps.t.
93Dion BeukeboomCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
94Ricardo Van der VeldeAgen - Apns.t.
95Maxime BouetAg2r La Mondiales.t.
96Yuri BennekerVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
97Marc De MaarVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
98Mark ChristianSky Pro Cyclings.t.
99Rick FlensRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
100Yannick MartinezTeam Europcars.t.
101Dennis Van WindenRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
102Sander ArmeeOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
103Laurens De VreeseRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
104Steven TronetAg2r La Mondiales.t.
105Alexandre LemairTeam Europcars.t.
106Michele MerloOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
107Tom DumoulinTv3s.t.
108Tom GoovaertsColba - Superano Hams.t.
109Juan Jose LobatoC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
110Maxime VantommeVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
111Maxim BelkovLokOil - Caffecos.t.
112Antoine DemoitiéIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
113Jaroslaw MaryczTeam Saxo Banks.t.
114Adriano ToscanoIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
115Yoan GiroudVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
116Sylvain GeorgesAg2r La Mondiales.t.
117Steven SchetsWatmar+ 10'30
118Kristof VandewalleOmega Pharma-Quick-Step Cycling Team s.t.
119Jean-Luc BordesAg2r La Mondiales.t.
120Sam BennettRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
121Koen BarbéColba - Superano Hams.t.
122Pieter GhyllebertWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
123Kenny De KeteleLandbouwkrediet-Euphony+ 11'13
124Brian BulgacVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team+ 11'40
125Yoan MayeuxVacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Teams.t.
126Maxim DebusschereColba - Superano Ham+ 12'10
127Salvatore PuccioSky Pro Cycling+ 12'21
128Theo FlorkinWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
129Niels WytinckRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
130Grégory JosephWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
131Alessandro DonatiTv3s.t.
132Damiano CunegoC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
133Graeme BrownRabobank Cycling Teams.t.
134Norbert WuillotColba - Superano Hams.t.
135Sandy CasarAg2r La Mondiales.t.
136Hayden RoulstonAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
137Michael RogersSky Pro Cyclings.t.
138Trent LoweSky Pro Cyclings.t.
139Dimitri ClaeysWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
140Sierk van TiggelenTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
141Bob SchoonbroodtTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
142Dylan GroenewegenCyclingTeam De Rijke+ 13'07
143Andreas DietzikerTeam NetApps.t.
144Dominique CornuWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
145Sander OostlanderAgen - Apns.t.
146Thomas DekkerAgen - Apns.t.
147Francesco MasciarelliC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
148Vincenzo WiggersColba - Superano Hams.t.
149Wim StroetingaAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
150Steven Van VoorenWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
151Sascha WeberLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.de+ 13'51
152Barend SchuurmansAgen - Apns.t.
153Jesus HerradaC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
154Kim BorryWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
155Gil SurayWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
156Kenny LisabethColba - Superano Hams.t.
157Geert Van Der WeijstCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
158Ferdinand HeuermannLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
159Stijn JosephAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
160Dennis VanendertTv3s.t.
161Olivier ClausseWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
162Xabier MarínTeam Saxo Banks.t.
163Ronan Van ZandbeekTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
164Gijs Van HoeckeIdemasport-Biowanze+ 14'49
165Mikael ChérelAg2r La Mondiales.t.
166Ronny ConinxC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
167Maxime AnciauxIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
168Sean DowneyRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
169Peter KennaughSky Pro Cyclings.t.
170Niki ByrgesenIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
171Miguel Angel RubianoLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
172Tosh Van der SandeWielerspotter - Mercators.t.
173Christophe Le MévelC.Clerc - BigMats.t.
174Julien StassenIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
175Gavin MannionSky Pro Cyclings.t.
176Sam HawkinsSky Pro Cyclings.t.
177Karl Van HolsbeeckIdemasport-Biowanze+ 15'35
178Laurent CartonColba - Superano Hams.t.
179Bastian MenzelLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
180Jonathan BellisSky Pro Cyclings.t.
181Benny De SchrooderAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
182Thorsten LeyderAccent.Jobs - Willems Veranda’ss.t.
183Joachim FlorkinWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricoles.t.
184Adrien ChatelleLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
185Che de JongTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
186Rudy RouetWallonie-Bruxelles-Crédit Agricole+ 16'09
187James VanlandschootTv3s.t.
188Alexei TsatevichAgen - Apns.t.
189Bruno PiresCyclingTeam De Rijkes.t.
190Max LoschLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
191Francis LecarteTv3s.t.
192Daniel SchulpenCyclingTeam De Rijke+ 17'30
193Brice PfeifferLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
194Thomas DegandIdemasport-Biowanzes.t.
195Giani DevuystRatsa - Sean Kellys.t.
196Florian HarbigLuxlatt Orgo - Magique-nutrifood.des.t.
197Simon HeerkensAgen - Apns.t.


Strade Bianchi


Maybe interesting to give you an update on the race that Stijn won in 2013 and 2014, the Strade Bianchi. Powerhouse talent Cau took the win.

Result

1Rosalbino CauLiquigas-Cannondale3h58'54
2Adrien PetitTeam NetApps.t.
3Gert SteegmansTeam Nippos.t.
4Tyler FarrarTeam Garmin-Barracudas.t.IanButler
5Blaz JarcTeam NetApps.t.
6Kevyn IstaLandbouwkrediet-Euphonys.t.
7Roberto FerrariLiquigas-Cannondales.t.
8Alexander PorsevNavigateurs.t.
9Andrew FennEndura Racings.t.
10Francesco GinanniAcqua & Sapones.t.


Aftermath


Well, my form is simply great. I'm really hoping to get one of the two flat stages in Paris - Nice!

But if it wasn't clear last year, it is now: I'm World Tour level for sure. I should leave these races for other contestants. Maybe I can start in some of them in the off-season, though.

Anyway, in three days Willy and me are starting in Paris - Nice. Wonder what Willy can do there. At least the prologue will be fun with his jersey!

See you then,
Stijn
Edited by Ian Butler on 22-04-2013 17:01
 
Jesleyh
A great Belgian Opening Weekend for Stijn! Although the startlist in Samyn was pretty weak Wink
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Feyenoord(football) and Kelderman fanboy


PCMdaily Awards: 12x nomination, 9x runner-up, 0x win.
 
Ian Butler
Yeah, I expected a stronger field. With these races it's hard to know in advance what to expect. If I had known, I wouldn't have entered, but I expected guys ilke Vanbilsen and Roelandts there, both over 80 cobbles...
 
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