Ian Butler wrote:
If you're going, I would definitely go see the U23 race, too. With Mathieu Van Der Poel against Wout Van Aert it might even be better than the Elite Men race
Actually, that's gonna be my highlight of the weekend for sure.
@Avin: Sure will do!
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
GP Hasselt was quite nice, with some awkward crashes in it though. Nys still with a minute lead in GC afaik, so should be a good fight still, seeing how Nys isn't in top form.
Watching Druivencross Overijse right now: Van der Poel just showed the most insane, amazing downhill handling in some slippery mud. Head & shoulders above the competition at this point as well (surely also thanks to missing out on yesterday), still some laps to go though.
EDIT: Lol, just as I wrote it, he crashed & Meeusen caught up to him. Jinx'd it, sry. ^^
Edited by Shonak on 07-12-2014 14:43
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
Overijse was very spectacular, Meeusen won in the sprint of 4. VdP 3rd ahead of Walsleben, Vantornout 2nd. Very, very slippery mud made for some great moments and a very interesting fight over the last few laps.
Edited by Shonak on 14-12-2014 02:35
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
True demonstration of power by Van der Poel in Antwerp, where he already came 2nd last year in senior race. Mostly hard surface but even the sand pits barely slowed him down. Almost completely solo'ing from start to finish. Not at all an exciting race but who cares.
Sweeck (who clearly doesn't like to bunnyhop) finished 2nd, over 30 seconds down, so that's that. Meeusen and Walsleben, who seemed to be a bit lost mid-race, follow up.
I read that Nys is in Mallorca right now, training camp to find his old level. Last few races clearly didn't go to his liking but with Pauwels in uber-form the bpost races will be a great watch.
A victory for Van Aert. Sweeck again 2nd. Van Aert attacked after Van der Poel and Meeusen crashed. Afterwards he kept increasing his lead so in the end the strongest wins.
Yeah, first half was pretty great to watch, second then not so much due to the race being practically decided for the first two spots. Sweeck with a great weekend.
Edited by Shonak on 15-12-2014 08:53
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
VosBos will return to CX this weekend in Namur. I doubt she will in top-form but will aim to peak for Tabor. Still, always great to see her race CX.
Edited by Shonak on 19-12-2014 00:53
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
Today is the BPost Bank Trofee in Essen. Usually a very muddy race. Two years ago was one of the best editions with the infamous sprint between Stybar and Denuwelaere.
Pauwels with another great win in Namur today. Running has always been his weakness, but he was so strong on the hills, Van der Haar didn't stand a chance in the final lap.
EDIT: Might want to keep watchign Sporza, they're broadcasting their 2014 Cycling overview Edited by Ollfardh on 21-12-2014 15:31
