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Interesting & encouraged to read about Peter Sagan's 'racing philosophy'

 

“If I go in a break, I want to try and win, but it’s not nice if someone else pulls me along for 30km and then I beat him in the sprint. I don’t think that’s right. Even if he’s stronger and taking a few turns means that I finish it second, it’s always better that way than doing something else.”

 

from Cycle News

 

What about the womens race? kind of the same course, pity no coverage of that.

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What about the womens race? kind of the same course, pity no coverage of that.

 

Liz Hatch is riding :clap:

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Is the race being televised? Cant seem to find anything on Supersport. Anybody have a link for live streaming if its not on dish?

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Eurosport normally okay, or else go for the Sporza one, in Flemish want jy kan a bietjie verstaan

 

Otherwise keep an eye on www.sportlemon.tv

 

You can full screen most of the vid streams to get rid of the ads.

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Two years ago on the old route, Spartacus broke away and was so powerful that ther were the claims that there is a motor in his seat tube.

 

However, Boonen was not in the stellar form he is now.

Sagan was still riding his BMX :-)

 

The defending champ Saxo's Nuyens is out with injury after crashing in Paris-Nice.

Pity.

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Weather is already turning and getting very dark so looks like rain for tomorrow and Sunday.

 

shiny wet cobbles = slippery front wheel

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I still feel it will be cancellara vs Boonen but this new course and the weather 27.5 spoke of could make for interesting racing.Can't wait !

 

The climbs at the end on this new parcourse can rule out the roleurs like Cancellara and Boonen.

 

Look out for puncheur type rider - Gilbert, Chavanel, Freire... Although Gilbert is off-colour.

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http://i39.tinypic.com/ka203m.jpg

 

 

That should warm up the ol' quads...

 

Those serious of climbs from km 180 onwards will reveal the race.

Me think everyone's gonna sit in until then. :whistling:

 

Of course, there'll be a breakaway for the 'kansvatters' who will take the 1/10 chance for success and some media exposure for their team.

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Cool, clear day predicted for Flanders tomorrow, no serious wind.

 

The sky has opened and we had a great BBQ.weather forecast says partly cloudy with light rain in the morning.

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The cycling gods have listened and the sky is blue today.camera is charged and heading out soon.

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The sky has opened and we had a great BBQ.weather forecast says partly cloudy with light rain in the morning.

 

How do you know when you have been away from SA for to long?

When you call a Braai a BBQ

I unnerstand youve been Euroized as well.....

 

Enjoy

 

Race predicitions: I had a dream last night, Chancellera to be marked out of contention and itseems like Gilbert has been riding with his poker face on and holding back....

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How do you know when you have been away from SA for to long?

When you call a Braai a BBQ

I unnerstand youve been Euroized as well.....

 

Enjoy

 

Race predicitions: I had a dream last night, Chancellera to be marked out of contention and itseems like Gilbert has been riding with his poker face on and holding back....

 

My money is on Sparticus for a good race.looks like he has slimmed down a little for this season;)

 

A gas braai is BBQ :)

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My money is on Sparticus for a good race.looks like he has slimmed down a little for this season;)

 

A gas braai is BBQ :)

 

I hope so (Sparticus)

Where are you going to be watching from?

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