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Saur - Sojasun
Tuco the Ugly
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Posted on 13-10-2010 00:09
@ valverde321: Thanks. And fixed Embarassed

@ FreitasPCM: Yeah, it was a pretty strange race with those three riders attacking.

Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne: Kuurne - Kuurne; 191.6km

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The team will stay in Flanders to take part in another cobbled semi-classic, Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne. The race is a bit flatter and does not feature as many cobbled sections as Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, but that doesn't mean it is easy. Like the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the race has been dominated by Belgian riders, although no rider has taken both in the same year, bad news for Wouter Weylandt. His teammate Tom Boonen is defending champion, something no rider has successfully defended since the 1970s.

As for contenders, the start list is very similar to that of the Omloop. The major differences are the inclusion of Cervelo and Rabobank, who are led by new Australian champion Heinrich Haussler and Nick Nuyens respectively. It'll be interesting to see what they can inject into the race.

Status quo for the Saur - Sojasun team who will again be "led" by Jimmy Casper. Again, nothing much was expected from the team.


Spoiler
Saxo Bank
1. F.Cancellara
2. M.Breschel
3. L.Didier
4. J.J.Haedo
5. A.Lund
6. S.O'Grady
7. N.Sørensen
8. J.Voigt

Quick·Step
11. T.Boonen
12. C.Barredo
13. S.Chavanel
14. K.De Weert
15. S.Devolder
16. K.Hovelynck
17. I.Keisse
18. W.Weylandt

Katusha
21. F.Pozzato
22. P.Brutt
23. V.Gusev
24. M.Khalilov
25. S.Klimov
26. L.Mazzanti
27. E.Silin
28. N.Trussov

Sky
31. J.A.Flecha
32. K.Arvesen
33. E.Boasson Hagen
34. D.Cioni
35. G.Henderson
36. S.Pauwels
37. I.Stannard
38. B.Swift

Omega Pharma
41. P.Gilbert
42. J.Bakelandts
43. G.D'Hollander
44. F.De Greef
45. L.Hoste
46. S.Scheirlinckx
47. G.Van Avermaet
48. J.Van Goolen

Cervélo
51. H.Haussler
52. J.Correia
53. X.Florencio
54. R.Hammond
55. E.King
56. A.Klier
57. J.Novoa
58. G.Rasch

Vacansoleil
61. B.Leukemans
62. B.Božic
63. G.Gardeyn
64. J.Hoogerland
65. S.Rossetto
66. R.Ruijgh
67. F.Veuchelen
68. L.Westra

Rabobank
71. N.Nuyens
72. L.Boom
73. G.Brown
74. S.Clement
75. R.Flens
76. S.Langeveld
77. K.Reus
78. L.Ten Dam

Liquigas
81. M.Quinziato
82. M.Bodnar
83. M.Finetto
84. A.Kuschynski
85. P.Sagan
86. I.Santaromita
87. F.Willems
88. O.Zaugg

The Shack
91. G.Steegmans
92. F.Beppu
93. S.Bewley
94. B.Hermans
95. D.Muravyev
96. S.Paulinho
97. G.Rast
98. S.Rosseler

Team Milram
101. N.Terpstra
102. W.De Vocht
103. M.Eichler
104. M.Fothen
105. S.Knaven
106. B.Schröder
107. P.Voss
108. P.Wrolich

AG2R
111. M.Elmiger
112. G.Bonnafond
113. J.Gadret
114. K.Goddaert
115. S.Hinault
116. Y.Krivtsov
117. L.Mondory
118. G.Smukulis

Landbouwkrediet
121. B.De Waele
122. F.Amorison
123. K.Barbé
124. S.Caethoven
125. D.Commeyne
126. S.Delfosse
127. B.Scheirlinckx
128. G.Verheyen

Topsport Vlaanderen
131. S.Vanmarcke
132. T.De Gendt
133. K.De Ketele
134. P.Jacobs
135. S.Joseph
136. S.Neirynck
137. M.Van Staeyen
138. S.Van Vooren

Lampre
141. G.Bole
142. A.Balloni
143. A.Grendene
144. D.Hondo
145. A.Kashechkin
146. A.Malori
147. Man.Mori
148. M.Sapa

Skil - Shimano
151. T.Veelers
152. D.Cornu
153. R.Curvers
154. B.De Backer
155. K.De Kort
156. S.Geschke
157. F.Goesinnen
158. K.Van Hummel

An Post - Sean Kelly
161. N.Eeckhout
162. B.Brems
163. B.De Schrooder
164. M.Debusschere
165. P.Ghyllebert
166. K.Lisabeth
167. S.Minne
168. G.Suray

Saur - Sojasun
171. J.Casper
172. C.Bessy
173. J.Engoulvent
174. C.Lemoine
175. L.Mangel
176. R.Matheou
177. S.Poulhiès
178. Y.Talabardon[/b]

Verandas Willems
181. S.Van Dijk
182. A.Cappelle
183. S.De Wilde
184. G.Habeaux
185. F.Polazzi
186. S.Renders
187. J.Vangenechten
188. J.Vanlandschoot

Française des Jeux
191. S.Chavanel
192. S.Casar
193. A.Gérard
194. M.Ladagnous
195. C.Le Mével
196. G.Meersman
197. Y.Offredo
198. J.Veikkanen

Caisse d'Epargne
201. A.Coyot
202. R.Costa
203. A.Jeanneson
204. A.Losada
205. D.López
206. L.Pasamontes
207. M.Perget
208. X.Zandio

Euskaltel
211. G.Verdugo
212. I.Isasi
213. G.Izagirre
214. E.Martínez
215. M.Mínguez
216. J.J.Oroz
217. A.Pérez
218. I.Velasco


Today, Saur - Sojasun wanted to get a rider into the break, if for nothing more than TV exposure. Stéphane Poulhiès was the lucky rider selected for this duty.

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Poulhiès was the first to break from the pack on the first cobbles.

He would be joined by Nikolai Trussov (Katusha), Stéphane Rossetto (Vacansoleil), Luis Pasamontes (Caisse), Laurent Didier (Saxobank), Sérgio Paulinho (Radioshack), Jussi Veikkanen (FDJ), Alberto Losada (Caisse), Serge Pauwels (Sky), Guillaume Bonnafond (AG2R), Kevin De Weert (Quickstep), Sven Renders (Verandas Willems), Egoi Martínez (Euskaltel), and Sam Bewley (Radioshack).

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Not exactly organized; the break.

The weather played a big factor in the day, as behind the breakaway riders, the peloton would split in two. Most of the major riders were unharmed by the split, but among those left behind were Stuart O'Grady (Saxobank), Johnny Hoogerland (Vacansoleil), and Wouter Weylandt (Quickstep).

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Heavy winds caused the peloton to split.

As the breakaway arrived at the second cobbled section, they had an advantage of 3'22". On the cobbles, it was clear that Poulhiès was the strongest rider. He upped his pace and only Pauwels could go with him.

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Poulhiès and Pauwels alone against the field.

The two riders worked well together on the paved roads, but on the cobbles, Poulhiès ended up doing the bulk of the work. On the last section of cobbles on the day, the Saur rider would drop Pauwels. He was clear ahead of the field, with a lead of 4'16". However, with over 60km of flat ground left, it was highly unlikely he could maintain such a lead.

Poulhiès was doing an admirable job, but the advantage dipped under a minute with 25km left. He would be caught, presumably by the peloton.

But no! It would not be the peloton, as even at this distance, the contenders started to attack. Fabian Cancellara was the first to move. Tom Boonen countered.

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Spartacus attacks far out.

Juan Antonio Flecha (Sky) would get on Boonen's wheel and make the move. Leif Hoste (Omega Pharma - Lotto) would react a bit latter, but also make the select group.

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Hoste did well to make up this gap.

The big guns would catch and pass Poulhiès at the 23km mark.

The four had a solid 50" on the main field, but perhaps made their move too early. This was confirmed when the Cervelo led peloton caught them with 11km left.

More attacks would come with 6km left in the stage. This time, the protagonist was Filippo Pozzato (Katusha). Edvald Boasson Hagen (Sky), Frederik Willems (Liquigas), and Hoste, who recovered well, followed.

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Pozzato made a strong move in the last kilometers.

However once again, the move was chased down, this time by Quick·Step. Unlike the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, the race would come down to a sprint from a group of around 50 riders. Saur - Sojasun had 4 riders in this group (Jimmy Casper, Jimmy Engoulvent, Cyril Lemoine, and Laurent Mangel), although none were in any position to sprint. All were just trying to hang on.

The sprint opened up with Matti Breschel (Saxobank) at the head, with Boasson Hagen and a Cervelo sprint train behind him.

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The rainy finish.

As Boasson Hagen moved out of Breschel's slipstream Haussler fell off the pace. With the main Cervelo threat out of the way, it looked like these two would decide the win, when strongman Philippe Gilbert came up extremely fast on the right.

But Breschel would not be detered, and managed to hold off the field in a very strong display. Today, the young Dane definitely asserted himself as a true contender for the big classics to come.

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Breschel managed to avoid the car to take the win in Kuurne.

Results:
1Matti BreschelTeam Saxo Bank4h45'39
2Edvald Boasson HagenSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
3Philippe GilbertOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
4Xavier FlorencioCervélo Test Teams.t.
5Andreas KlierCervélo Test Teams.t.
6Fabian CancellaraTeam Saxo Banks.t.
7Roger HammondCervélo Test Teams.t.
8Juan José HaedoTeam Saxo Banks.t.
9Juan Antonio FlechaSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
10Koen BarbéLandbouwkrediets.t.

Spoiler
11Danilo HondoLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
12Frédéric AmorisonLandbouwkrediets.t.
13Ben SwiftSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
14Heinrich HausslerCervélo Test Teams.t.
15Kurt HovelynckQuick·Steps.t.
16Greg Van AvermaetOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
17Gert SteegmansTeam RadioShacks.t.
18Grega BoleLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
19Iljo KeisseQuick·Steps.t.
20Sep VanmarckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
21Mauro FinettoLiquigas - Doimos.t.
22Filippo PozzatoTeam Katushas.t.
23Sébastien RosselerTeam RadioShacks.t.
24Stijn DevolderQuick·Steps.t.
25Jens VoigtTeam Saxo Banks.t.
26Aleksandr KuschynskiLiquigas - Doimos.t.
27Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
28Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
29Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
30Ian StannardSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
31Anders LundTeam Saxo Banks.t.
32Nick NuyensRabobanks.t.
33Lars BoomRabobanks.t.
34Leif HosteOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
35Frederik WillemsLiquigas - Doimos.t.
36Peter SaganLiquigas - Doimos.t.
37Andrea GrendeneLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
38Jimmy EngoulventSaur - Sojasuns.t.
39Niki TerpstraTeam Milrams.t.
40Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
41Steven Van VoorenTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
42Björn LeukemansVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
43Jimmy CasperSaur - Sojasuns.t.
44Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
45Tom BoonenQuick·Steps.t.
46Staf ScheirlinckxOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
47Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
48Stijn NeirynckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
49Gabriel RaschCervélo Test Teams.t.
50Nicki SørensenTeam Saxo Banks.t.
51Pieter JacobsTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
52Greg HendersonSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
53Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
54Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
55Manuel QuinziatoLiquigas - Doimos.t.
56Jan BakelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
57Sérgio PaulinhoTeam RadioShack+ 1'02
58Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
59Luca MazzantiTeam Katushas.t.
60Jurgen Van GoolenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
61Oliver ZauggLiquigas - Doimos.t.
62Glenn D'HollanderOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
63Laurent DidierTeam Saxo Banks.t.
64Francis De GreefOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
65Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
66Romain MatheouSaur - Sojasuns.t.
67Guillaume BonnafondAG2R La Mondiales.t.
68Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
69Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
70Joaquín NovoaCervélo Test Teams.t.
71Egoi MartínezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
72Edward KingCervélo Test Team+ 2'15
73Sam BewleyTeam RadioShacks.t.
74Luis PasamontesCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
75Joao CorreiaCervélo Test Teams.t.
76Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
77Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
78Alberto LosadaCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
79Ivan SantaromitaLiquigas - Doimos.t.
80Stuart O'GradyTeam Saxo Bank+ 4'16
81Wouter WeylandtQuick·Steps.t.
82Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
83Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
84Tom VeelersSkil - Shimanos.t.
85Kenny Van HummelSkil - Shimanos.t.
86Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
87Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
88Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
89Bert De WaeleLandbouwkrediets.t.
90Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
91Stefan Van DijkVerandas Willemss.t.
92James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
93Marcin SapaLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
94Grégory RastTeam RadioShacks.t.
95Kristof GoddaertAG2R La Mondiales.t.
96Borut BožicVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
97Davy CommeyneLandbouwkrediets.t.
98Bert ScheirlinckxLandbouwkrediets.t.
99Martin ElmigerAG2R La Mondiales.t.
100Paul VossTeam Milrams.t.
101Kurt-Asle ArvesenSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
102Ben HermansTeam RadioShacks.t.
103Iñaki IsasiEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
104Juan José OrozEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
105Michael Van StaeyenTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
106Manuele MoriLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
107Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
108Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
109Graeme BrownRabobanks.t.
110Maciej BodnarLiquigas - Doimos.t.
111Arnaud CoyotCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
112Arnaud GérardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
113Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
114Mikhaylo KhalilovTeam Katushas.t.
115Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
116Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
117Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
118Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
119Kenny LisabethAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
120Gatis SmukulisAG2R La Mondiales.t.
121Carlos BarredoQuick·Steps.t.
122Sébastien HinaultAG2R La Mondiales.t.
123Yuriy KrivtsovAG2R La Mondiales.t.
124Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
125Bert De BackerSkil - Shimanos.t.
126Christophe Le MévelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
127Sebastian LangeveldRabobanks.t.
128Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
129Sébastien DelfosseLandbouwkrediets.t.
130Servais KnavenTeam Milrams.t.
131Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
132John GadretAG2R La Mondiales.t.
133Rui CostaCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
134Dimitriy MuravyevTeam RadioShacks.t.
135Gorka IzagirreEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
136Björn SchröderTeam Milrams.t.
137Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
138Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
139Rick FlensRabobanks.t.
140Dominique CornuSkil - Shimanos.t.
141Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
142Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
143Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
144Bjorn BremsAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
145Adriano MaloriLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
146Andy CappelleVerandas Willemss.t.
147Mathieu PergetCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
148Fumiyuki BeppuTeam RadioShacks.t.
149Arnold JeannesonCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
150Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
151David LópezCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
152Alfredo BalloniLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
153Roy CurversSkil - Shimanos.t.
154Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
155Andrey KashechkinLampre - Farnese Vinis.t.
156Xabier ZandioCaisse d'Epargnes.t.
157Grégory HabeauxVerandas Willemss.t.
158Alan PérezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
159Rob RuijghVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
160Markus FothenTeam Milrams.t.
161Serguei KlimovTeam Katushas.t.
162Benny De SchrooderAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
163Stef ClementRabobanks.t.
164Sylvain ChavanelQuick·Steps.t.
165Gorka VerdugoEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
166Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
167Nikolai TrussovTeam Katushas.t.
168Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
169Miguel MínguezEuskaltel - Euskadis.t.
170Sven RendersVerandas Willemss.t.
171Stéphane RossettoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team+ 6'00
172Pavel BruttTeam Katusha+ 12'08
173Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
174Iván VelascoEuskaltel - Euskadi+ 16'56
175Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
 
valverde321
Top  #62 Print Post
Posted on 13-10-2010 00:48
And Boasson Hagen even had the unfair advantage of the cars slipstream...Grin

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Tuco the Ugly
Top  #63 Print Post
Posted on 13-10-2010 00:57
January

• Australian Championships - ITT Michael Rogers
• Australian Championships - RR Heinrich Haussler
• Santos Tour Down Under Edvald Boasson Hagen


February

• Giro della Calabria Lorenzo Bernucci
• Gran Prix la Marseillaise Samuel Dumoulin
• G.P. Costa degli Etruschi Mirco Lorenzetto
• Vuelta a Mallorca Thomas Löfkvist
• Volta ao Algarve Linus Gerdemann
• Trofeo Laigueglia Vitaliy Popkov
• Vuelta a Andalucía Alexandre Vinokourov
• Giro di Sardegna Francesco Bellotti
• GP dell'Insubria-Lugano Julian Dean
• GP di Lugano Rigoberto Urán
• Clasica de Almeria Ion Izagirre
• Classica Sarda Olbia-Pantogia Daniele Callegarin


CQ Rankings: Individual

1Edvald Boasson HagenSky Professional Cycling Team531
2Thomas LöfkvistSky Professional Cycling Team318
3Alexandre VinokourovAstana260
4Leonardo DuqueCofidis, le crédit en ligne259
5Fabian CancellaraTeam Saxo Bank227
6Lorenzo BernucciLampre Farnese - Vini226
7Mark CavendishTeam HTC - Columbia215
8Sébastien JolySaur - Sojasun212
9Samuel DumoulinCofidis, le crédit en ligne209
10Francesco GinanniAndroni Giocattoli203
11Allan DavisAstana194
12Leonardo BertagnolliAndroni Giocattoli182
13Luca MazzantiTeam Katusha178
14Pierrick FéderigoBbox Bouygues Télécom178
15Alexsandr KuschynskiLiquigas - Doimo171
16Bernhard EiselTeam HTC - Columbia170
17David ZabriskieGarmin - Transitions158
18Leif HosteOmega Pharma - Lotto151
19Thomas VoecklerBbox Bouygues Télécom150
20David MoncoutiéCofidis, le crédit en ligne149


CQ Rankings: Team

1Sky Professional Cycling Team1160
2Cofidis, le crédit en ligne842
3Astana751
4Team HTC - Columbia652
5Lampre Farnese - Vini603
6Garmin - Transitions541
7Team Katusha516
8AG2R La Mondiale477
9Team Saxo Bank473
10Bbox Bouygues Télécom461
11Saur - Sojasun435
12Liquigas - Doimo434
13Rabobank401
14Androni Giocattoli398
15Omega Pharma - Lotto392
16Française des Jeux326
17Caisse d'Epargne323
18Quick·Step314
19Cervélo Test Team309
20Skil - Shimano299
 
Pellizotti2
Top  #64 Print Post
Posted on 13-10-2010 06:36
I really like this little summary.
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roturn
Top  #65 Print Post
Posted on 13-10-2010 09:33
Typical Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne. All attacks will be caught and the strongest spritner/cobble rider not having attacked wins most times.

But nicely written.

I bet Boasson Hagen would have won without a car stopping him before the line Wink
 
Tuco the Ugly
Top  #66 Print Post
Posted on 15-10-2010 04:40
Le Samyn: Dour - Fayt le-Franc: 190.6km

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Named after Tour de France stage winner José Samyn, Le Saymn is the next race on the calendar. Held in Belgium, the peloton will travel nearly 200km on the day. Given the terrain, there are likely two endings possible; a mass sprint or a rider breaking away towards the end. Both have been seen in recent years as the past two winners are Wouter Weylandt and Philippe Gilbert. In 2007, Jimmy Casper won with the now defunct Unibet.com team. While neither Weylandt or Gilbert are here, Casper will be on hand to lead the Saur - Sojasun team.

The start list isn't overly strong. Along with Casper, the main sprint contenders most likely hail from Sky Professional Cycling in the forms of Russell Downing and Christopher Sutton. Bobbie Traksel of Vacansoleil and Gianni Meersman of FDJ also have to be watched.

There are not many riders capable of breaking away on one the last hills. Perhaps the exception is Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil).

As stated, Saur - Sojasun will be led by Jimmy Casper, who is the odds on favorite to take the win. He will have his sprint train from Oman and Qatar with him with Jimmy Engoulvent being his lead-out man once again.

Spoiler
Saur - Sojasun
1. J.Casper
2. C.Bessy
3. C.Coutouly
4. J.Engoulvent
5. L.Mangel
6. R.Matheou
7. S.Poulhiès
8. Y.Talabardon

Sky
11. R.Downing
12. M.Barry
13. K.Carlström
14. C.Froome
15. L.P.Nordhaug
16. S.Pauwels
17. I.Stannard
18. C.Sutton

Vacansoleil
21. B.Traksel
22. G.Gardeyn
23. J.Hoogerland
24. M.Marcato
25. W.Poels
26. A.Van Groen
27. F.Veuchelen
28. L.Westra

An Post - Sean Kelly
31. N.Eeckhout
32. B.Brems
33. B.De Schrooder
34. M.Debusschere
35. P.Ghyllebert
36. K.Lisabeth
37. D.O'Loughlin
38. G.Suray

Française des Jeux
41. S.Chavanel
42. O.Bonnaire
43. S.Casar
44. M.Chérel
45. A.Gérard
46. M.Ladagnous
47. G.Meersman
48. W.Sulzberger

Cervélo
51. D.Rollin
52. D.Appollonio
53. Í.Cuesta
54. P.Deignan
55. V.Gustov
56. D.Lloyd
57. M.Reimer
58. X.Tondo

Rabobank CT
61. C.Vermeltfoort
62. J.Adams
63. M.Boeve
64. M.Hofland
65. W.Kreder
66. R.Sinkeldam
67. T.Slagter
68. M.Vrijmoed

Rabobank
71. P.Martens
72. S.Clement
73. D.Kozontchuk
74. K.Moerenhout
75. B.Mollema
76. G.Niermann
77. J.Posthuma
78. M.Tjallingii

Katusha
81. M.Khalilov
82. M.Bandiera
83. A.Botcharov
84. N.Eskov
85. V.Gusev
86. M.Ignatiev
87. A.Ovechkin
88. E.Petrov

Omega Pharma
91. J.Ljungblad
92. M.Aerts
93. J.Bakelandts
94. C.Brandt
95. M.Elijzen
96. O.Kaisen
97. T.Stubbe
98. J.Van Goolen

Team Milram
101. P.Wrolich
102. W.De Vocht
103. M.Fothen
104. A.Gajek
105. R.Kluge
106. B.Schröder
107. W.Stroetinga
108. P.Voss

Quick·Step
111. I.Keisse
112. K.De Weert
113. A.Engels
114. K.Hovelynck
115. K.Seeldraeyers
116. A.Stauff
117. J.Van de Walle
118. M.Wynants

Kuota - Indeland
121. D.Kopp
122. M.Bertling
123. B.Glasner
124. L.Hagenaars
125. M.Kurth
126. M.Meisen
127. F.Monreal
128. C.Patron

Palmans - Cras
131. G.Omloop
132. S.Borremans
133. R.Goris
134. S.Huys
135. T.Vanbecelaere
136. T.Vangheel

Topsport Vlaanderen
141. K.Boeckmans
142. J.Coenen
143. T.De Gendt
144. K.De Ketele
145. G.Joseph
146. T.Mertens
147. P.Van Hecke
148. P.Vanspeybroeck

Verandas Willems
151. J.Vangenechten
152. D.Cappelle
153. A.Cappelle
154. T.Degand
155. G.Habeaux
156. S.Renders
157. H.Van den Bossche
158. S.Van den Houte

Landbouwkrediet
161. S.Caethoven
162. D.Bellemakers
163. J.Bertrand
164. B.Dockx
165. K.Neirynck
166. K.Peeters
167. T.Van den Haute
168. G.Verheyen

Skil - Shimano
171. Y.Huguet
172. B.De Backer
173. K.De Kort
174. H.Feng
175. S.Geschke
176. F.Goesinnen
177. T.Hupond
178. F.Wilmann

Van Vliet
181. B.Schmitz
182. T.Berkhout
183. S.Kouwenhoven
184. S.Oostlander
185. C.Pfingsten
186. B.Stamsnijder
187. R.Van Zandbeek
188. J.Wiersma

Team NetApp
191. A.Schillinger
192. C.Benedetti
193. D.Claeys
194. H.Duyn
195. A.Gottfried
196. D.Schorn

Differdange
201. C.Heymans
202. S.Cohnen
203. T.Cuppens
204. F.Dressler
205. H.Nilsson
206. O.Peelman
207. R.Retschke
208. N.Schneider

Jong Vlaanderen
211. K.Terweduwe
212. J.Calleeuw
213. B.De Decker
214. T.Dupont
215. R.Paulissen
216. S.Van Dousselaere
217. G.J.Van Immerseel
218. B.Verraes


4 riders would make the seemingly futile move of breaking away from the peloton. The riders in the move were Artem Ovechkin (Katusha), Thomas Degand (Verandas Willems), Xavier Tondo (Cervelo), and Michael Kurth (Team Kuota - Indeland).

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The break moves into a Belgian village along the course.

Saur - Sojasun took the responsibility of pace-setting for most of the day. Cyril Bessy, Cédric Coutouly, Laurent Mangel, and Yannick Talabardon sat on the front of the group, controlling the break.

They would allow the break to gain a decent sized lead, but did not want to make the chase too hard. The finish was uphill with a 4% incline a couple kilometers out. By constraining the breaks lead, they would make the ending easier for Casper, who is allergic to climbing.

Even so, the break had a lead of 4'14" halfway through the day.

An Post - Sean Kelly would join the Saur - Sojasun riders in helping chase down the break. This surprised many in the field, although it was clearly an indication that team leader Nico Eeckhout was feeling good.

As expected, the breakaway did not make it, being caught with 18.7km left on the day. Despite all the work the Saur - Sojasun riders had done, they needed to remain on the front a little while longer, in order to keep the pace high to dissuade any attacks.

They were successful in this, as no rider tried to initiate a late move. It would come down to a sprint finish.

Saur - Sojasun had played their tactics well as Casper and his sprint train were fresh heading into the line.

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The Saur train on the right amongst most of the sprint favorites.

Stéphane Poulhiès did not do a great job for the first time all season, having to drop off earlier than expected. Thankfully, Romain Matheou was able to pick up where his teammate left off, in sharp contrast to his efforts in Qatar. As the sprint started, Engoulvent deftly moved Casper up the right and launched him perfectly.

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Casper moves past Peter Wrolich (Milram) as he leads the field in.

Casper opened up his sprint from much further out than he had been earlier in the season, an indication of his growing form for Paris-Nice. Oh wait...

Earlier in the season, this may have troubled Casper, but not today, as he would utterly dominate the final straight, moving away from the competition to easily take the win, his 2nd of the season and at Le Saymn.

Sky would complete the podium with Downing and Sutton.

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The field was no match for Casper on this day.

Results:
1Jimmy CasperSaur - Sojasun4h43'55
2Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
3Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
4Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
5Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
6Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
7Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
8Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
9Paul MartensRabobanks.t.
10Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.

Spoiler
11Ian StannardSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
12Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
13Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
14Jimmy EngoulventSaur - Sojasuns.t.
15Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
16Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
17Jan BakelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
18Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
19Maarten WynantsQuick·Steps.t.
20Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
21Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
22Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
23Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
24Marco MarcatoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
25Romain MatheouSaur - Sojasuns.t.
26Geert OmloopPalmans - Crass.t.
27Wesley SulzbergerFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
28Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
29Bert De BackerSkil - Shimanos.t.
30Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
31Paul VossTeam Milrams.t.
32Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
33Iljo KeisseQuick·Steps.t.
34Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
35Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
36Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
37Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
38Johan CoenenTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
39Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
40Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
41Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
42Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
43Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
44Johnny HoogerlandVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
45David O'LoughlinAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
46Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
47Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
48Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
49Arnoud Van GroenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
50Bjorn BremsAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
51Arnaud GérardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
52Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
53Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
54Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
55Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
56Benny De SchrooderAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
57Kenny LisabethAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
58Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
59Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
60Koos MoerenhoutRabobanks.t.
61Mikhail IgnatievTeam Katushas.t.
62Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
63Martin ReimerCervélo Test Teams.t.
64Stef ClementRabobanks.t.
65Mikhaylo KhalilovTeam Katushas.t.
66Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
67Wout PoelsVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
68Artur GajekTeam Milrams.t.
69Wim StroetingaTeam Milrams.t.
70Tom Van den HauteLandbouwkrediets.t.
71Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
72Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
73Björn SchröderTeam Milrams.t.
74Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
75Bjorn De DeckerJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
76Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
77Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
78Olivier BonnaireFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
79Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
80Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
81Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
82Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
83Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
84Kurt HovelynckQuick·Steps.t.
85Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
86Andreas StauffQuick·Steps.t.
87Kjell CarlströmSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
88Maarten TjallingiiRabobanks.t.
89Tjarco CuppensContinental Team Differdanges.t.
90Markus FothenTeam Milrams.t.
91Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
92Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
93Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
94Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
95Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
96Sven Van DousselaereJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
97Timothy DupontJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
98Thomas BerkhoutVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
99Bram SchmitzVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
100David KoppTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
101Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
102Dieter CappelleVerandas Willemss.t.
103Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
104Alexandre BotcharovTeam Katushas.t.
105Kenny TerweduweJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
106Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
107Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
108Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
109Mikaël ChérelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
110Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
111Jurgen Van GoolenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
112Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
113Marco BandieraTeam Katushas.t.
114Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasuns.t.
115Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
116Christophe BrandtOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
117Kevin SeeldraeyersQuick·Steps.t.
118Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
119Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
120Sven RendersVerandas Willemss.t.
121Rob GorisPalmans - Crass.t.
122Christoph PfingstenVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
123Evgeni PetrovTeam Katushas.t.
124Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
125Tim MertensTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
126Mario AertsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
127Luc HagenaarsTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
128Ronan Van ZandbeekVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
129Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
130Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
131Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
132Cesare BenedettiTeam NetApps.t.
133Frank DresslerContinental Team Differdanges.t.
134Olivier KaisenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
135Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
136Andy CappelleVerandas Willemss.t.
137Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
138Michael BarrySky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
139Tom VanbecelaerePalmans - Crass.t.
140Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
141Thomas DegandVerandas Willemss.t.
142Robert RetschkeContinental Team Differdanges.t.
143Bas StamsnijderVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
144Sander OostlanderVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
145Steffen BorremansPalmans - Crass.t.
146Stefan CohnenContinental Team Differdanges.t.
147Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
148Mats BoeveRabobank CTs.t.
149Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
150Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
151Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
152Grégory HabeauxVerandas Willemss.t.
153Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
154Marcel MeisenTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
155Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
156Timothy VangheelPalmans - Crass.t.
157Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
158Artem OvechkinTeam Katushas.t.
159Stijn HuysPalmans - Crass.t.
160Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Teams.t.
161Hendrik Van den BosscheVerandas Willemss.t.
162Jeffrey WiersmaVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
163Huub DuynTeam NetApp+ 3'27
164Wesley KrederRabobank CTs.t.
165Sjoerd KouwenhovenVan Vliet EBH Elshofs.t.
166Matthias BertlingTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
167Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
168Moreno HoflandRabobank CTs.t.
169Andreas SchillingerTeam NetApps.t.
170Maurice VrijmoedRabobank CT+ 4'31
171Nikita EskovTeam Katushas.t.
172Cyrille HeymansContinental Team Differdange+ 6'39
 
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I always think of Casper the ghost when I read his name. And I'm not the biggest fan of ghosts.

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I always think of Casper the ghost when I read his name. And I'm not the biggest fan of ghosts.


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Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen

Three Days in West Flanders is a recent addition to the Saur - Sojasun calendar. After the disappointment of being rejected from Paris-Nice, the team felt some riders needed additional racing to maintain some fitness. All of the stages are flat, while the first one has the added difficulty of cobblestones. The eventual winner will undoubtedly be a fast classics specialist. Jimmy Casper has won this event in 2007, but will not be attending. Neither will reigning champion Johnny Hoogerland.

However, 2008 champion, and teammate of Hoogerland, Bobbie Traksel will be leading the Vacansoleil team. Sébastien Chavanel is probably the leading French contender from the FDJ team. Nico Eeckhout won the 2006 edition and will be leading the An Post - Sean Kelly team.

Saur - Sojasun do not bring a very strong team to the race, and will be co-led by Stéphane Poulhiès and Cyril Lemoine. Great results are not expected, but it is nice to give some of the domestiques an opportunity to lead the team.

Spoiler
Vacansoleil
1. B.Traksel
2. M.Carrara
3. G.Gardeyn
4. W.Mol
5. J.Mouris
6. A.Ongarato
7. F.Veuchelen
8. L.Westra

Française des Jeux
11. S.Chavanel
12. S.Casar
13. M.Ladagnous
14. G.Meersman
15. Y.Offredo
16. J.Roy
17. B.Vaugrenard
18. J.Veikkanen

Rabobank
21. J.Posthuma
22. D.Kozontchuk
23. B.Mollema
24. G.Niermann
25. K.Reus
26. T.Stamsnijder
27. L.Ten Dam

Rabobank CT
31. C.Vermeltfoort
32. J.Adams
33. J.Bol
34. J.Bovenhuis
35. R.Broers
36. M.Keizer
37. R.Sinkeldam
38. T.Slagter

Katusha
41. S.Vandenbergh
42. P.Brutt
43. D.Galimzyanov
44. V.Gusev
45. L.Mazzanti
46. E.Silin
47. N.Trussov
48. M.Vantomme

Topsport Vlaanderen
51. S.Joseph
52. S.Armee
53. K.Boeckmans
54. T.De Gendt
55. K.De Ketele
56. G.Joseph
57. P.Van Hecke
58. P.Vanspeybroeck

Quick·Step
61. K.Van Impe
62. K.De Weert
63. A.Engels
64. I.Keisse
65. A.Kunitski
66. N.Maes
67. M.Tosatto
68. J.Van de Walle

Cervélo
71. D.Lloyd
72. D.Appollonio
73. Í.Cuesta
74. P.Deignan
75. V.Gustov
76. D.Rollin
77. X.Tondo

An Post - Sean Kelly
81. K.Borry
82. M.Debusschere
83. N.Eeckhout
84. P.Ghyllebert
85. P.Hossay
86. S.Minne
87. P.O'Brien
88. G.Suray

Omega Pharma
91. J.Roelandts
92. K.De Haes
93. M.Elijzen
94. S.Lang
95. J.Ljungblad
96. T.Stubbe

Sky
101. M.Hayman
102. D.Cioni
103. R.Downing
104. C.Froome
105. P.Kennaugh
106. L.P.Nordhaug
107. S.Pauwels
108. C.Sutton

Differdange
111. V.Kaupas
112. D.Eberle
113. M.Knudsen
114. H.Nilsson
115. O.Peelman
116. C.Poos
117. N.Schneider
118. T.Thill

Team Milram
121. W.De Vocht
122. M.Eichler
123. J.Fröhlinger
124. R.Förster
125. R.Kluge
126. C.Knees
127. L.Roberts
128. P.Wrolich

Verandas Willems
131. J.Vangenechten
132. C.Collaers
133. S.De Wilde
134. J.Paquet
135. F.Polazzi
136. K.Van Melsen
137. S.Van den Houte
138. J.Vanlandschoot

Team NetApp
141. E.Baumann
142. J.Barta
143. D.Claeys
144. B.Delrot
145. A.Gottfried
146. D.Schorn

Skil - Shimano
151. K.De Kort
152. B.De Backer
153. H.Feng
154. S.Geschke
155. F.Goesinnen
156. Y.Huguet
157. T.Hupond
158. F.Wilmann

Landbouwkrediet
161. G.Verheyen
162. D.Bellemakers
163. J.Bertrand
164. S.Caethoven
165. B.Dockx
166. K.Neirynck
167. K.Peeters
168. T.Van den Haute

Saur - Sojasun
171. S.Poulhiès
172. C.Bessy
173. C.Coutouly
174. F.Jeandesboz
175. C.Lemoine
176. L.Mangel
177. R.Matheou
178. Y.Talabardon

Jong Vlaanderen
181. S.De Neef
182. J.Calleeuw
183. R.Paulissen
184. S.Pieters
185. S.Schets
186. P.Serry
187. G.J.Van Immerseel
188. B.Verraes

Kuota - Indeland
191. C.Patron
192. B.Glasner
193. A.Grad
194. F.Knauer
195. M.Kurth
196. F.Monreal
197. A.Schmitt
198. M.Van Ruitenbeek


Stage 1: Kortjik - Bellegem: 199.0km

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The first stage of the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen would likely be the hardest and most decisive. Nearly 200km in distance and with 8 cobbled sections.

Saur - Sojasun wanted to get a man into the breakaway today. However, attempt after attempt from the riders was pulled back by a very anxious peloton. Yannick Talabardon, Laurent Mangel, and Cyril Bessy all tried, and did not succeed.

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Saur - Sojasun was very active in the early moments of the race, but to no avail.

Eventually, a group of 12 riders made it clear of the group, no Saur - Sojasun rider was present...

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The break of the day.

By the time they reached the first cobbled section, the breakaway had a lead of 4'45" over the peloton.

Back in the peloton, Stéphane Poulhiès decided to do what any good French rider with no chance of victory does. He attacked 120km from the line.

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Poulhiès was 5'15" back of the break when he attacked.

The peloton would Poulhiès go. The French rider was moving very quickly, as by the 2nd cobbled section, around 25km after he attacked, Poulhiès was only 3'24" down on the break. The peloton was 6'12" behind the break.

In the peloton, Romain Matheou crashed and decided to withdraw.

Poulhiès would continue to ride strongly, and make the connection with the break with 72km remaining. The group, now 13 riders was 5'41" ahead of the main field.

Poulhiès would immediately go to the front of the group and push the pace on. Gil Suray (An Post - Sean Kelly) was the strongest in the group and the only rider able to keep up on the cobbles.

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Poulhiès and Suray would push ahead of their breakaway companions on this cobbled section.

With 50km left, the two lead riders had a 4'26" advantage over the peloton, which was now being lead by Vacansoleil.

The lead would start to come down fast, as Suray broke and stopped working. Poulhiès decided to attack the dead weight.

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Poulhiès was very strong on the day.

Unfortunately, Poulhiès was caught with 9.3km left on the day, just before the last cobbled section of the day. It was a very strong ride and a performance to be proud of.

The peloton was still fairly large despite the terrain, and it looked like the stage would be a mass sprint. But on the last hill, Traksel attacked.

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Traksel puts in a strong attack in the closing kilometers.

The Dutch rider found himself with a sizable lead heading into the finish. With 5km left, he had a gap of 26" on the peloton. It seemed as if this would be enough of a lead to take the win, until Traksel eased off the pace and allowed himself to be caught. A very strange move.

In the sprint finish, Gorik Gardeyn would save the day for Vacansoleil, taking the win ahead of Eeckhout and Christopher Sutton (Sky).

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Gardeyn takes a closely contested sprint.

Stage Results:
1Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team5h04'18
2Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
3Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
4Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
5Iljo KeisseQuick·Steps.t.
6Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
7Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
8Matteo TosattoQuick·Steps.t.
9Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
10Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.

Spoiler
11Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
12Robert FörsterTeam Milrams.t.
13Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
14Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
15Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
16Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
17Luca MazzantiTeam Katushas.t.
18Matteo CarraraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
19Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Steps.t.
20Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
21Bert De BackerSkil - Shimanos.t.
22Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
23Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
24Maxime VantommeTeam Katushas.t.
25Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
26Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
27Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
28Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
29Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
30Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t.
31Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
32Pavel BruttTeam Katushas.t.
33Nikolai TrussovTeam Katushas.t.
34Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
35Andrei KunitskiQuick·Steps.t.
36Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
37Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
38Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
39Tom StamsnijderRabobanks.t.
40Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
41Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
42Christian KneesTeam Milrams.t.
43Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
44James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
45Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
46Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
47Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
48Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
49Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
50Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
51Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katushas.t.
52Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
53Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
54Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
55Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
56Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
57Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
58Benoît VaugrenardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
59Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
60Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
61Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdanges.t.
62Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
63Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
64Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
65Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
66Jens MourisVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
67Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
68Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
69Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
70Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
71Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
72Tom Van den HauteLandbouwkrediets.t.
73Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
74Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasuns.t.
75Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
76Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
77Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
78Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
79Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
80Jérémy RoyFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
81Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
82Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
83Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
84Wouter MolVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
85Luke RobertsTeam Milrams.t.
86Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
87Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
88Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
89Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
90Stijn VandenberghTeam Katushas.t.
91Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
92Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
93Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
94Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
95Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
96Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
97Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
98Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
99Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
100Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
101Peter KennaughSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
102Christian PoosContinental Team Differdanges.t.
103Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
104Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
105Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
106Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
107Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
108Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
109Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
110Steve SchetsJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
111Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
112Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
113Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
114Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
115Jan BartaTeam NetApps.t.
116Jetse BolRabobank CTs.t.
117Pascal HossayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
118Bastien DelrotTeam NetApps.t.
119Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
120Jasper BovenhuisRabobank CTs.t.
121Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
122Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
123Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
124Pieter SerryJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
125Steven De NeefJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht+ 2'30
126Sibrecht PietersJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
127Johannes FröhlingerTeam Milrams.t.
128Sebastian LangOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
129Kevin Van MelsenVerandas Willemss.t.
130Remco BroersRabobank CTs.t.
131Cédric CollaersVerandas Willemss.t.
132Emmanuel Van RuitenbeekTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
133Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
134Julien PaquetVerandas Willemss.t.
135Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
136Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
137Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
138Martijn KeizerRabobank CTs.t.
139Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
140Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
141Paidi O'BrienAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
142Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
143Sander ArmeeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
144Florenz KnauerTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 6'06
145Tom ThillContinental Team Differdanges.t.
146Dominik EberleContinental Team Differdanges.t.
147Alexander SchmittTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 10'07
148Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
149Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Teams.t.
150Morten KnudsenContinental Team Differdanges.t.
151Alexander GradTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
152Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.



GC:
1Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team5h03'58
2Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kelly+ 8
3Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
4Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Team+ 12
5Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha+ 16
6Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
7Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly+ 18
8Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
9Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team+ 20
10Iljo KeisseQuick·Steps.t.

Spoiler
11Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
12Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
13Matteo TosattoQuick·Steps.t.
14Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
15Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
16Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
17Robert FörsterTeam Milrams.t.
18Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
19Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
20Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
21Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
22Luca MazzantiTeam Katushas.t.
23Matteo CarraraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
24Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Steps.t.
25Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
26Bert De BackerSkil - Shimanos.t.
27Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
28Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
29Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
30Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
31Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
32Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
33Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
34Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t.
35Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
36Pavel BruttTeam Katushas.t.
37Nikolai TrussovTeam Katushas.t.
38Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
39Andrei KunitskiQuick·Steps.t.
40Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
41Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
42Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
43Tom StamsnijderRabobanks.t.
44Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
45Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
46Christian KneesTeam Milrams.t.
47Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
48James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
49Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
50Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
51Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
52Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
53Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
54Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
55Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katushas.t.
56Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
57Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
58Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
59Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
60Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
61Benoît VaugrenardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
62Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
63Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
64Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdanges.t.
65Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
66Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
67Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
68Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
69Jens MourisVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
70Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
71Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
72Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
73Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
74Tom Van den HauteLandbouwkrediets.t.
75Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
76Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasuns.t.
77Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
78Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
79Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
80Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
81Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
82Jérémy RoyFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
83Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
84Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
85Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
86Wouter MolVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
87Luke RobertsTeam Milrams.t.
88Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
89Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
90Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
91Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
92Stijn VandenberghTeam Katushas.t.
93Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
94Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
95Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
96Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
97Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
98Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
99Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
100Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
101Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
102Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
103Peter KennaughSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
104Christian PoosContinental Team Differdanges.t.
105Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
106Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
107Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
108Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
109Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
110Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
111Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
112Steve SchetsJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
113Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
114Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
115Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
116Jan BartaTeam NetApps.t.
117Jetse BolRabobank CTs.t.
118Pascal HossayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
119Bastien DelrotTeam NetApps.t.
120Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
121Jasper BovenhuisRabobank CTs.t.
122Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
123Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
124Pieter SerryJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
125Steven De NeefJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht+ 2'50
126Sibrecht PietersJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
127Johannes FröhlingerTeam Milrams.t.
128Sebastian LangOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
129Kevin Van MelsenVerandas Willemss.t.
130Remco BroersRabobank CTs.t.
131Cédric CollaersVerandas Willemss.t.
132Emmanuel Van RuitenbeekTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
133Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
134Julien PaquetVerandas Willemss.t.
135Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
136Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
137Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
138Martijn KeizerRabobank CTs.t.
139Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
140Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
141Paidi O'BrienAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
142Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
143Sander ArmeeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
144Florenz KnauerTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 6'26
145Tom ThillContinental Team Differdanges.t.
146Dominik EberleContinental Team Differdanges.t.
147Alexander SchmittTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 10'27
148Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
149Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Teams.t.
150Morten KnudsenContinental Team Differdanges.t.
151Alexander GradTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
152Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.



Points:
1Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team25
2Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kelly20
3Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Team16
4Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team14
5Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht12

Spoiler
6Iljo KeisseQuick·Step12
7Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team10
8Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Team9
9Matteo TosattoQuick·Step8
10Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeux7
11Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team6
12Peter WrolichTeam Milram5
13Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha4
14Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kelly4
15Robert FörsterTeam Milram4
16Joost PosthumaRabobank3
17Sjef De WildeVerandas Willems2
18Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly2
19Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediet2
20Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CT1



KOM:
1Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CT14
2Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasun12
3Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdange10
4Bart DockxLandbouwkrediet8
5Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly4

Spoiler
6Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha4
7Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kelly4
8Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kelly2
9Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kelly2



U25:
1Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht5h04'06
2Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha+ 8
3Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CT+ 12
4Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
5Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.


Team:
1Vacansoleil Pro Cycling Team15h12'54
2Quick·Steps.t.
3Sky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
Edited by Tuco the Ugly on 16-10-2010 22:54
 
Tuco the Ugly
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Posted on 16-10-2010 22:52
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen: Stage 2: Handzame Koerse: 228.4km

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The second stage would be much easier than yesterday, being relatively flat and without cobbled roads to navigate. However, being 228.4km long, it would take a strong effort to take the win.

Saur - Sojasun were able to get into the initial break today, something they failed in yesterday. Cédric Coutouly, normally nothing more than a water carrier, was allowed the rare opportunity to stretch his legs. He was joined by Björn Glasner (Team Kuota - Indeland), Pieter Vanspeybroeck (Topsport Vlaanderen - Mercator), Bert De Backer (Skil -Shimano), and Nikolai Trussov (Katusha).

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The break on another rainy day in Flanders.

Due to the length of the stage, the small group was given a lot of freedom by the peloton. By the first sprint point of the day, 70km into the stage, the break had a 5'12" advantage. This would continue to grow steadily, until it maxed out at 8'11" with about 120km left on the day.

Then, Vacansoleil took to the front to protect Gorik Gardeyn's jersey.

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So far, Vacansoleil have totally controlled the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen.

The lead would come down, although it took a lot of effort by the Vacansoleil team to reel in the riders. The breakaway was caught 27.8km from the line.

The pace was kept rather high, and the peloton succeeded in holding off any adventurous late attacks.

As the mass sprint began, there was little organization, apart from two Quick·Step teammates. Nikolas Maes was able to set up Iljo Keisse at the front of the group.

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Keisse is in excellent position, but Robert Förster (Milram) is in 4th wheel.

Battling the headwinds down the final straight seemed hard for some, but Keisse was able to hang on and hold off the rest of the field to take the win. Förster came close, but didn't have the power to pass the Belgian Keisse. He woudl have to settle for 2nd on the day. Russell Downing perhaps finished the quickest, but timed his sprint wrong and would take 3rd.

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Keisse takes the win just ahead of a charging Förster.

Stage Results:
1Iljo KeisseQuick·Step5h20'33
2Robert FörsterTeam Milrams.t.
3Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
4Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
5Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
6Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
7Luca MazzantiTeam Katushas.t.
8Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
9Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katushas.t.
10Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.

Spoiler
11Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t.
12Matteo TosattoQuick·Steps.t.
13Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
14Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
15Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
16Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
17Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
18Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
19Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
20Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
21Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
22Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
23Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
24Andrei KunitskiQuick·Steps.t.
25Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
26Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
27James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
28Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
29Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
30Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
31Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
32Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
33Jetse BolRabobank CTs.t.
34Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
35Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
36Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
37Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
38Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
39Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Steps.t.
40Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
41Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
42Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
43Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
44Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
45Benoît VaugrenardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
46Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
47Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
48Matteo CarraraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
49Christian KneesTeam Milrams.t.
50Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
51Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
52Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
53Maxime VantommeTeam Katushas.t.
54Jérémy RoyFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
55Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
56Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
57Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
58Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
59Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
60Stijn VandenberghTeam Katushas.t.
61Luke RobertsTeam Milrams.t.
62Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
63Paidi O'BrienAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
64Jens MourisVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
65Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
66Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
67Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
68Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
69Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
70Peter KennaughSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
71Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
72Sebastian LangOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
73Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
74Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
75Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
76Martijn KeizerRabobank CTs.t.
77Bastien DelrotTeam NetApps.t.
78Christian PoosContinental Team Differdanges.t.
79Steven De NeefJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
80Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
81Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
82Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
83Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
84Sibrecht PietersJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
85Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
86Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
87Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
88Pascal HossayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
89Kevin Van MelsenVerandas Willemss.t.
90Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
91Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
92Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
93Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
94Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
95Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
96Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
97Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
98Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
99Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
100Wouter MolVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
101Jasper BovenhuisRabobank CTs.t.
102Cédric CollaersVerandas Willemss.t.
103Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
104Remco BroersRabobank CTs.t.
105Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
106Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
107Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdanges.t.
108Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
109Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
110Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Teams.t.
111Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
112Pieter SerryJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
113Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
114Jan BartaTeam NetApps.t.
115Pavel BruttTeam Katushas.t.
116Steve SchetsJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
117Tom StamsnijderRabobanks.t.
118Sander ArmeeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
119Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
120Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
121Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
122Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
123Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
124Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
125Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
126Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
127Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
128Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
129Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
130Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
131Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
132Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
133Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
134Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
135Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
136Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
137Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
138Emmanuel Van RuitenbeekTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
139Tom Van den HauteLandbouwkrediets.t.
140Florenz KnauerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
141Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht+ 2'07
142Nikolai TrussovTeam Katushas.t.
143Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
144Bert De BackerSkil - Shimanos.t.
145Alexander SchmittTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
146Morten KnudsenContinental Team Differdanges.t.
147Tom ThillContinental Team Differdanges.t.
148Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasuns.t.
149Johannes FröhlingerTeam Milrams.t.
150Julien PaquetVerandas Willemss.t.
151Dominik EberleContinental Team Differdanges.t.
152Alexander GradTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.


GC:
1Iljo KeisseQuick·Step10h24'31
2Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
3Robert FörsterTeam Milram+ 8
4Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
5Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
6Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Team+ 12
7Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
8Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha+ 16
9Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
10Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.

Spoiler
11Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly+ 18
12Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
13Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
14Matteo TosattoQuick·Step+ 20
15Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
16Luca MazzantiTeam Katushas.t.
17Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
18Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
19Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
20Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
21Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
22Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t.
23Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
24Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
25Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
26Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
27Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
28Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Steps.t.
29Andrei KunitskiQuick·Steps.t.
30Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katushas.t.
31Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
32Matteo CarraraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
33Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
34Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
35James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
36Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
37Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
38Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
39Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
40Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
41Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
42Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
43Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
44Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
45Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
46Christian KneesTeam Milrams.t.
47Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
48Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
49Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
50Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
51Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
52Benoît VaugrenardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
53Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
54Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
55Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
56Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
57Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
58Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
59Jens MourisVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
60Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
61Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
62Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
63Jérémy RoyFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
64Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
65Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
66Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
67Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
68Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
69Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
70Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
71Luke RobertsTeam Milrams.t.
72Pavel BruttTeam Katushas.t.
73Jetse BolRabobank CTs.t.
74Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
75Stijn VandenberghTeam Katushas.t.
76Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
77Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
78Tom StamsnijderRabobanks.t.
79Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
80Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
81Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
82Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
83Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdanges.t.
84Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
85Peter KennaughSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
86Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
87Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
88Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
89Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
90Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
91Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
92Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
93Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
94Christian PoosContinental Team Differdanges.t.
95Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
96Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
97Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
98Wouter MolVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
99Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
100Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
101Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
102Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
103Bastien DelrotTeam NetApps.t.
104Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
105Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
106Pascal HossayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
107Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
108Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
109Tom Van den HauteLandbouwkrediets.t.
110Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
111Jasper BovenhuisRabobank CTs.t.
112Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
113Steve SchetsJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
114Jan BartaTeam NetApps.t.
115Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
116Pieter SerryJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
117Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
118Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
119Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
120Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
121Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
122Nikolai TrussovTeam Katusha+ 2'13
123Bert De BackerSkil - Shimano+ 2'15
124Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasun+ 2'23
125Daniel SchornTeam NetApp+ 2'50
126Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
127Sebastian LangOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
128Steven De NeefJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
129Paidi O'BrienAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
130Sibrecht PietersJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
131Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
132Martijn KeizerRabobank CTs.t.
133Kevin Van MelsenVerandas Willemss.t.
134Cédric CollaersVerandas Willemss.t.
135Remco BroersRabobank CTs.t.
136Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
137Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
138Sander ArmeeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
139Emmanuel Van RuitenbeekTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
140Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
141Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht+ 4'57
142Johannes FröhlingerTeam Milrams.t.
143Julien PaquetVerandas Willemss.t.
144Florenz KnauerTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 6'26
145Tom ThillContinental Team Differdange+ 8'33
146Dominik EberleContinental Team Differdanges.t.
147Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Team+ 10'27
148Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
149Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 12'34
150Alexander SchmittTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
151Morten KnudsenContinental Team Differdanges.t.
152Alexander GradTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.


Points:
1Iljo KeisseQuick·Step37
2Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team25
3Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Team25
4Robert FörsterTeam Milram24
5Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kelly20

Spoiler
6Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Team16
7Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team14
8Nikolai TrussovTeam Katusha14
9Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator14
10Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht12
11Matteo TosattoQuick·Step12
12Bert De BackerSkil - Shimano12
13Yann HuguetSkil - Shimano12
14Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team10
15Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeux10
16Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeux9
17Luca MazzantiTeam Katusha9
18Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willems8
19Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katusha7
20Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team6
21Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator6
22Peter WrolichTeam Milram5
23Nikolas MaesQuick·Step5
24Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha4
25Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kelly4
26Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator4
27Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasun4
28Joost PosthumaRabobank3
29Addy EngelsQuick·Step3
30Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly2
31Sjef De WildeVerandas Willems2
32Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediet2
33Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indeland2
34Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CT1
35Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lotto1


KOM:
1Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CT14
2Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasun12
3Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdange10
4Bart DockxLandbouwkrediet8
5Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha4

Spoiler
6Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly4
7Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kelly4
8Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kelly2
9Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kelly2


U25:
1Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht10h24'39
2Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha+ 8
3Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
4Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willems+ 12
5Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t


Team:
1Team NetApp31h14'33
2Continental Team Differdanges.t.
3Cervélo Test Teams.t.
 
Tuco the Ugly
Top  #71 Print Post
Posted on 16-10-2010 23:15
Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen: Ichtegem - Ichtegem: 99.8km

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The small Belgian town of Ichtegem would play host to the final stage of the Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen. The peloton would race through the streets in a criterium. With virtually no separation in the GC, a victory here could seal the title.

A small breakaway formed early on, but given the length of the stage, they never had much freedom.

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The break of the day.

As the chase took place, Pieter Vanspeybroeck (Topsport Vlaanderen - Mercator) punctured and fell off the back. This was bad news for the rider, as he was sitting in 9th overall, and 3rd in the youth competition. He would never regain contact with the group, and ended up losing over 10 minutes on the day.

With the break easily caught, a third sprint finish would decide the race.

Much like yesterday, there was little organization, which saw two teammates capitalize. This time, it was Denis Galimzyanov and Luca Mazzanti from Team Katusha.

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Mazzanti leaves Galimzyanov's slipstream, as Christopher Sutton does the same behind him.

Again, a Sky rider would leave it too late. Mazzanti powered through the finish line to take a dominant victory.

But who take the overall title?

Gorik Gardeyn, winner of the first stage, who finished on the same overall time as Mazzanti and Iljo Keisse for the race.

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Mazzanti was able to celebrates the stage win, but not the overall victory.

Stage Results:
1Luca MazzantiTeam Katusha2h10'14
2Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
3Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
4Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katushas.t.
5Pavel BruttTeam Katushas.t.
6Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
7Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
8Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
9Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
10Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t.

Spoiler
11Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
12Bert De BackerSkil - Shimanos.t.
13Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
14Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
15Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
16Robert FörsterTeam Milrams.t.
17Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
18Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
19Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
20Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
21Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
22Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
23Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
24Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
25Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
26Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
27Iljo KeisseQuick·Steps.t.
28Tom StamsnijderRabobanks.t.
29Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
30Jens MourisVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
31James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
32Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
33Jérémy RoyFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
34Christian KneesTeam Milrams.t.
35Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
36Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
37Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
38Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
39Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
40Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
41Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
42Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
43Luke RobertsTeam Milrams.t.
44Matteo TosattoQuick·Steps.t.
45Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
46Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
47Benoît VaugrenardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
48Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
49Nikolai TrussovTeam Katushas.t.
50Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
51Wouter MolVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
52Andrei KunitskiQuick·Steps.t.
53Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
54Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
55Jasper BovenhuisRabobank CTs.t.
56Paidi O'BrienAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
57Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
58Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
59Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
60Johannes FröhlingerTeam Milrams.t.
61Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
62Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
63Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
64Sebastian LangOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
65Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
66Sander ArmeeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
67Matteo CarraraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
68Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
69Maxime VantommeTeam Katushas.t.
70Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
71Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Teams.t.
72Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
73Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
74Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdanges.t.
75Bastien DelrotTeam NetApps.t.
76Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
77Jetse BolRabobank CTs.t.
78Steve SchetsJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
79Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
80Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
81Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
82Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
83Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
84Florenz KnauerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
85Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
86Morten KnudsenContinental Team Differdanges.t.
87Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
88Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
89Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
90Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
91Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
92Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
93Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
94Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
95Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
96Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Steps.t.
97Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
98Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
99Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
100Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
101Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
102Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
103Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
104Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
105Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
106Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
107Peter KennaughSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
108Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
109Emmanuel Van RuitenbeekTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
110Tom ThillContinental Team Differdanges.t.
111Alexander SchmittTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
112Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
113Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasuns.t.
114Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediets.t.
115Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
116Steven De NeefJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
117Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
118Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
119Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
120Stijn VandenberghTeam Katushas.t.
121Remco BroersRabobank CTs.t.
122Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
123Martijn KeizerRabobank CTs.t.
124Pascal HossayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
125Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
126Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
127Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
128Christian PoosContinental Team Differdanges.t.
129Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
130Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
131Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
132Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
133Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
134Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
135Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
136Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
137Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
138Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
139Cédric CollaersVerandas Willemss.t.
140Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
141Sibrecht PietersJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
142Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
143Kevin Van MelsenVerandas Willemss.t.
144Dominik EberleContinental Team Differdanges.t.
145Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
146Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
147Alexander GradTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
148Jan BartaTeam NetApps.t.
149Pieter SerryJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
150Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator+ 10'02


GC:
1Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team12h34'45
2Luca MazzantiTeam Katushas.t.
3Iljo KeisseQuick·Steps.t.
4Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Team+ 4
5Robert FörsterTeam Milram+ 8
6Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
7Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
8Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
9Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Team+ 12
10Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediet+ 14

Spoiler
11Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha+ 16
12Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.
13Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
14Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly+ 18
15Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
16Bastien DelrotTeam NetApps.t.
17Sjef De WildeVerandas Willemss.t.
18Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeux+ 20
19Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
20Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
21Nikolas MaesQuick·Steps.t.
22Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katushas.t.
23Matteo TosattoQuick·Steps.t.
24Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
25Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
26Peter WrolichTeam Milrams.t.
27Cyril LemoineSaur - Sojasuns.t.
28Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
29Addy EngelsQuick·Steps.t.
30Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willemss.t.
31Jürgen Van de WalleQuick·Steps.t.
32Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
33Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
34Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
35James VanlandschootVerandas Willemss.t.
36Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
37Tom StubbeOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
38Andrei KunitskiQuick·Steps.t.
39Joost PosthumaRabobanks.t.
40Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
41Yann HuguetSkil - Shimanos.t.
42Yohan OffredoFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
43Christian KneesTeam Milrams.t.
44Matthieu LadagnousFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
45Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CTs.t.
46Matteo CarraraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
47Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediets.t.
48Joeri AdamsRabobank CTs.t.
49Jürgen RoelandtsOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
50Simon GeschkeSkil - Shimanos.t.
51Benoît VaugrenardFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
52Pavel BruttTeam Katushas.t.
53Kevin Van ImpeQuick·Steps.t.
54Jens MourisVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
55Maxim DebusschereAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
56Stijn JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
57Jérémy RoyFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
58Frederik VeuchelenVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
59Kevin De WeertQuick·Steps.t.
60Roger KlugeTeam Milrams.t.
61Tom StamsnijderRabobanks.t.
62Luke RobertsTeam Milrams.t.
63Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CTs.t.
64Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
65Preben Van HeckeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
66Serge PauwelsSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
67Steven CaethovenLandbouwkrediets.t.
68Laurent MangelSaur - Sojasuns.t.
69Fabrice JeandesbozSaur - Sojasuns.t.
70Chris FroomeSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
71Sandy CasarFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
72Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasuns.t.
73Thierry HupondSkil - Shimanos.t.
74Jetse BolRabobank CTs.t.
75Jussi VeikkanenFrançaise des Jeuxs.t.
76Daniel LloydCervélo Test Teams.t.
77Wouter MolVacansoleil Pro Cycling Teams.t.
78Michael KurthTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
79Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdanges.t.
80Dario CioniSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
81Laurens Ten DamRabobanks.t.
82Íñigo CuestaCervélo Test Teams.t.
83Grischa NiermannRabobanks.t.
84Bauke MollemaRabobanks.t.
85Floris GoesinnenSkil - Shimanos.t.
86Thomas De GendtTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
87Bart DockxLandbouwkrediets.t.
88Markus EichlerTeam Milrams.t.
89Dimitri ClaeysTeam NetApps.t.
90Han FengSkil - Shimanos.t.
91Roel PaulissenJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
92Stijn VandenberghTeam Katushas.t.
93Yannick TalabardonSaur - Sojasuns.t.
94Xavier TondoCervélo Test Teams.t.
95Wim De VochtTeam Milrams.t.
96Jasper BovenhuisRabobank CTs.t.
97Peter KennaughSky Professional Cycling Teams.t.
98Joeri CalleeuwJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
99Philip DeignanCervélo Test Teams.t.
100Jonathan BertrandLandbouwkrediets.t.
101Volodymir GustovCervélo Test Teams.t.
102Steve SchetsJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
103Koen De KortSkil - Shimanos.t.
104Christian PoosContinental Team Differdanges.t.
105Alexander GottfriedTeam NetApps.t.
106Egor SilinTeam Katushas.t.
107Frederik WilmannSkil - Shimanos.t.
108Håkan NilssonContinental Team Differdanges.t.
109Dominique RollinCervélo Test Teams.t.
110Pascal HossayAn Post - Sean Kellys.t.
111Dirk BellemakersLandbouwkrediets.t.
112Cyril BessySaur - Sojasuns.t.
113Michiel ElijzenOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
114Vladimir GusevTeam Katushas.t.
115Dimitry KozontchukRabobanks.t.
116Olivier PeelmanContinental Team Differdanges.t.
117Jan BartaTeam NetApps.t.
118Kevin NeirynckLandbouwkrediets.t.
119Pieter SerryJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
120Nikolai TrussovTeam Katusha+ 2'13
121Bert De BackerSkil - Shimano+ 2'15
122Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasun+ 2'23
123Paidi O'BrienAn Post - Sean Kelly+ 2'50
124Sebastian LangOmega Pharma - Lottos.t.
125Sven Van den HouteVerandas Willemss.t.
126Tom SlagterRabobank CTs.t.
127Daniel SchornTeam NetApps.t.
128Eric BaumannTeam NetApps.t.
129Steven De NeefJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
130Sander ArmeeTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercators.t.
131Martijn KeizerRabobank CTs.t.
132Nico SchneiderContinental Team Differdanges.t.
133Sibrecht PietersJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
134Remco BroersRabobank CTs.t.
135Kevin Van MelsenVerandas Willemss.t.
136Cédric CollaersVerandas Willemss.t.
137Emmanuel Van RuitenbeekTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
138Kai ReusRabobanks.t.
139Johannes FröhlingerTeam Milram+ 4'57
140Gert-Jan Van ImmerseelJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
141Florenz KnauerTeam Kuota - Indeland+ 6'26
142Tom ThillContinental Team Differdange+ 8'33
143Dominik EberleContinental Team Differdanges.t.
144Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator+ 10'18
145Davide AppollonioCervélo Test Team+ 10'27
146Christian PatronTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
147Morten KnudsenContinental Team Differdange+ 12'34
148Alexander SchmittTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
149Florian MonrealTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.
150Alexander GradTeam Kuota - Indelands.t.



Points:
1Iljo KeisseQuick·Step37
2Gorik GardeynVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team35
3Luca MazzantiTeam Katusha34
4Christopher SuttonSky Professional Cycling Team32
5Russell DowningSky Professional Cycling Team28

Spoiler
6Robert FörsterTeam Milram24
7Denis GalimzyanovTeam Katusha21
8Nico EeckhoutAn Post - Sean Kelly20
9Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator20
10Sébastien ChavanelFrançaise des Jeux16
11Bert De BackerSkil - Shimano16
12Lieuwe WestraVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team14
13Kenny De KeteleTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator14
14Nikolai TrussovTeam Katusha14
15Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknecht12
16Matteo TosattoQuick·Step12
17Yann HuguetSkil - Shimano12
18Pavel BruttTeam Katusha12
19Nikolas MaesQuick·Step11
20Alberto OngaratoVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team11
21Jonas LjungbladOmega Pharma - Lotto10
22Gianni MeersmanFrançaise des Jeux10
23Jonas VangenechtenVerandas Willems8
24Lars Petter NordhaugSky Professional Cycling Team8
25Bobbie TrakselVacansoleil Pro Cycling Team6
26Kris BoeckmansTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator6
27Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediet6
28Peter WrolichTeam Milram5
29Kenny De HaesOmega Pharma - Lotto5
30Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha4
31Pieter VanspeybroeckTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator4
32Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kelly4
33Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly4
34Fabio PolazziVerandas Willems4
35Cédric CoutoulySaur - Sojasun4
36Addy EngelsQuick·Step3
37Joost PosthumaRabobank3
38Björn GlasnerTeam Kuota - Indeland2
39Sjef De WildeVerandas Willems2
40Geert VerheyenLandbouwkrediet2
41Bastien DelrotTeam NetApp2
42Coen VermeltfoortRabobank CT1


KOM:
1Ramon SinkeldamRabobank CT14
2Stéphane PoulhièsSaur - Sojasun12
3Vytautas KaupasContinental Team Differdange10
4Bart DockxLandbouwkrediet8
5Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha4

Spoiler
6Pieter GhyllebertAn Post - Sean Kelly4
7Stijn MinneAn Post - Sean Kelly4
8Gil SurayAn Post - Sean Kelly2
9Kim BorryAn Post - Sean Kelly2


U25:
1Grégory JosephTopsport Vlaanderen - Mercator12h34'53
2Benjamin VerraesJong Vlaanderen - Bauknechts.t.
3Kevin PeetersLandbouwkrediet+ 6
4Maxime VantommeTeam Katusha+ 8
5Fabio PolazziVerandas Willemss.t.


Team:
1Continental Team Differdange37h45'15
2Cervélo Test Teams.t.
3Team NetApps.t.
 
_KopS_
Top  #72 Print Post
Posted on 17-10-2010 01:29
Really nice story, start to reading it and I'm looking forward to new post's... Go on!
 
Tuco the Ugly
Top  #73 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 04:49
@ _Kops_: Thanks, and welcome.

Grand Prix de la Ville de Lillers Souvenir Bruno Comini: Lillers - Lillers: 179.5km

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A small race in France, the Grand Prix de la Ville de Lillers will be the last race for the Saur - Sojasun team before a two week layoff. The layoff was not planned, and changes have been made to the squad to accommodate the circumstances.

The race itself is only a recent addition to the UCI calendar, as until 1995 it was a U23 event. Its 1.2 status means it is a good opportunity for smaller teams to find success. Jimmy Engoulvent was the runner-rup back in 2002.

Française des Jeux and Bbox Bouygues Télécom both are led by capable sprinters in the forms of Anthony Geslin and Yukiya Arashiro. After that, the quality of rider does fall off, however a team to note is Roubaix-Lille Métropole who have both Alexandre Lemair (runner-up in 2009), and Benoît Daeninck (winner in 2007, runner-up in 2008).

Originally, this race was going to be an opportunity for Engoulvent to lead the team, but given the teams exclusion from Paris-Nice, management felt the need to bring Jimmy Casper.

Spoiler
Saur - Sojasun
1. J.Casper
2. A.Delaplace
3. J.Engoulvent
4. J.Galland
5. J.Marino
6. R.Martias
7. R.Matheou
8. J.Simon

Française des Jeux
11. A.Geslin
12. R.Di Gregorio
13. T.Gudsell
14. F.Mourey
15. A.Roux
16. W.Sulzberger

Bouygues Télécom
21. Y.Arashiro
22. G.Bernaudeau
23. M.Claude
24. J.Cousin
25. S.Haddou
26. G.Le Floch
27. P.Quemeneur
28. J.Tschopp

Auber 93
31. F.Bacquet
32. N.Brouzes
33. N.Haddou
34. D.Le Boulch
35. F.Morizot
36. J.Thiré

Acqua & Sapone
41. G.Palumbo
42. R.Chtioui
43. R.De Patre
44. A.Donati
45. R.Marzoli
46. A.Masciarelli
47. S.Masciarelli
48. V.Miholjevic

Endura
51. I.Wilkinson
52. J.Bauer
53. A.Blain
54. J.Christie
55. R.Creber
56. A.King
57. J.McCallum
58. S.Thwaites

Loulé - Louletano
61. C.Quitério
62. P.Lopes
63. S.Pérez
64. B.Saraiva
65. P.Soeiro
66. C.Zaballa

Cofidis
71. K.Ista
72. J.Demaret
73. T.Gallopin
74. C.Kern
75. S.Minard
76. D.Moncoutié
77. R.Taaramäe
78. T.Valentin

Bretagne - Schuller
81. L.Jégou
82. J.Bideau
83. S.Bonsergent
84. J.Delpech
85. N.Jouanno
86. J.Le Bon
87. N.Lelarge
88. F.Vachon

Roubaix
91. A.Lemair
92. B.Daeninck
93. R.Dion
94. M.Kneisky
95. C.Lhotellerie
96. S.Tronet

Rabobank CT
101. B.Van Poppel
102. M.Boeve
103. B.Bulgac
104. M.Hofland
105. W.Kreder
106. J.Ockeloen
107. N.Van der Lijke
108. M.Vrijmoed

ISD - Neri
111. C.Scognamiglio
112. D.Caccia
113. S.Clarke
114. P.De Negri
115. D.Krivtsov
116. P.Longo Borghini
117. D.Ricci Bitti
118. F.Tomei

CarmioOro
121. A.Tonti
122. L.Beuret
123. R.Ferrara
124. S.Fournet
125. A.Ratti
126. E.Sella
127. D.Tamayo
128. F.Terrenzio

Van Vliet
131. B.Schmitz
132. T.Berkhout
133. R.Dijkxhoorn
134. Y.Havik
135. B.Schoonbroodt
136. B.Stamsnijder
137. R.Te Brake
138. R.Van Zandbeek

Differdange
141. C.Heymans
142. S.Cohnen
143. T.Cuppens
144. F.Dressler
145. J.Drucker
146. P.Gressnich
147. R.Retschke
148. P.Schlechter

Jong Vlaanderen
151. K.Terweduwe
152. G.Broeders
153. B.De Decker
154. T.Dupont
155. J.Durant
156. B.Ligneel
157. S.Van Dousselaere
158. K.Verwaest

Xacobeo
161. V.Isaychev
162. G.Domínguez
163. A.Fernández
164. S.Martínez
165. G.Rabuñal
166. G.Rodríguez

Itera - Katusha
171. V.Kuznetsov
172. D.Ignatiev
173. A.Kholodov
174. R.Maikin
175. N.Novikov
176. A.Porsev
177. A.Solomennikov
178. S.Starobudtsev


Saur - Sojasun sent Jérémie Galland into the break in order to control things and protect Casper's interests. He was joined by 10 other riders, some looking for individual glory, others on similar orders as Galland.

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The break with a bridge up ahead.

The breakaway got a solid lead, but nothing dangerous, as Saur - Sojasun, FDJ, and BBox all worked together to set the pace of the peloton. With 70km, the breakaway's lead maxed out around 5 minutes.

Before the last little climbs on the day, Tony Gallopin (Cofidis) and Andrea Masciarelli broke away from the peloton. Given that the main field was chasing the original breakaway, the two riders never got more than one minute of an advantage.

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Gallopin and Masciarelli weren't able to make their attack really stick.

As expected, the peloton would eventually bring every rider back into the fold, and the riders were headed for a sprint finish.

The Saur - Sojasun train did an okay job, but as the sprint opened up, Casper found himself farther back than he wanted.

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Casper sticking to Engoulvent's wheel, with Lemair on his.

Casper remained patient and did not panic. He dutifully followed Engoulvent who did a magnificent job bringing his team captain up towards the front. When the main sprinters made their move, Casper found himself in pole position.

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Casper shoulder to shoulder with Lemair, and Guiseppe Palumbo. Arashiro is a bit behind on his left.

With the finishing line in sight, no one could match Casper's speed, as he began to pull away in the closing meters. He would take the win by around a bike length. This win was largely due to Engoulvent's great work.

Lemair would hold on for 2nd place, again.

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Casper begins to celebrate his 3rd victory of the season.

Results:
1Jimmy Casper
2Alexandre Lemair
3Pedro Lopes
4Yukiya Arashiro
5Wesley Sulzberger
6Giuseppe Palumbo
7Ian Wilkinson
8Anthony Geslin
9Pierpaolo De Negri
10Kevyn Ista
 
valverde321
Top  #74 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 04:56
I think you cheat. I can't prove it just yet, but I will eventually. Just wait and see. Shock


Anyway good job.

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Tuco the Ugly
Top  #75 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 04:59
valverde321 wrote:
I think you cheat. I can't prove it just yet, but I will eventually. Just wait and see. Shock


Anyway good job.


Haha, no cheating. Being a 1.2 race, it was a really average field, no one in the class of Casper. He also was a 97 fitness as he was peaking for Paris-Nice. Anything less than a win there would've been disappointing.
 
roturn
Top  #76 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 10:06
Nice win (and nice 4th for Arashiro) Wink
 
bouyguesfan
Top  #77 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 14:36
Congrats Nice wins, so far this story is amazing.
Wishing good luck for the next race.
 
Smowz
Top  #78 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 16:19
Paris Nice is going to be interesting one. A top form Casper probably has two really good oppurtunities there (stage 2 and 6) and just maybe stage 3 as well. Of course it depends who turns up though a rampaging Boonan or Dumoilin may make things a bit trickier!

Great story though, this is a nice French team. Are you aiming for a TdF entry?
 
beagle
Top  #79 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 16:25
Smowz wrote:
Paris Nice is going to be interesting one. A top form Casper probably has two really good oppurtunities there (stage 2 and 6) and just maybe stage 3 as well. Of course it depends who turns up though a rampaging Boonan or Dumoilin may make things a bit trickier!

Great story though, this is a nice French team. Are you aiming for a TdF entry?


read more carefully, unfortunately he won´t participate P-N
Manager of Polar in Man-Game
 
Tuco the Ugly
Top  #80 Print Post
Posted on 18-10-2010 16:45
Smowz wrote:
Paris Nice is going to be interesting one. A top form Casper probably has two really good oppurtunities there (stage 2 and 6) and just maybe stage 3 as well. Of course it depends who turns up though a rampaging Boonan or Dumoilin may make things a bit trickier!

Great story though, this is a nice French team. Are you aiming for a TdF entry?


As beagle stated, I didn't get accepted into P-N. Kind of messed up my early-season plans as I had based the early part of my season with Casper and Joly peaking for it. It was also going to be Coppel's debut as I wanted him to do well in the Criterium International.

I'm hoping to get an entry into the TDF, but am not sure I'll get one. Surely Cofidis and Bbox will get in ahead of me.
 
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