The Classics

['Dale]

 

 

Doesn't matter that he'll soon get swallowed up and might be the last time we see the team in action today, surely must be seen by Doug Ryder and the sponsors as a very successful day for the boys

 

No doubt

He's exceeded his time in front probably

 

Struggling up this gradient now

['Dale]

Jaco's blown

 

The ride of his life

 

Wow

['Dale]

 

The group of Lang and Jokobs swallowed back up by the peloton, leaving Bono and Venter the only two men out front.

 

['Dale]

Impey spat out the back

 

 

['Dale]

Many domestiques now going backward

['Dale]

32km remaining from 263km

 

Three more classified climbs remain today as the peloton hit the Côte des Forges. Bono is now going solo on the front once again

 

['Dale]

Bono looking solid with 40 secs lead over main field

['Dale]

 

The Côte des Forges is doing it's job and spitting riders out the back, as Garmin go on the attack

 

['Dale]

Bakelants tech trouble

 

Loses 40 secs over the field

 

Upset

['Dale]

Haven't seen Gilbert yet today

 

It's prob between him, Martin and Valverde for top spot today

['Dale]

Alex Howes, Garmin, 10 secs ahead

30 secs behind Bono

 

Clearly a suicide attack so Garmin can preserve themselves and not partake in the chase

Edited April 27, 2014 by ' Dale

['Dale]

 

Howes is elbows down on the handlebars and giving it some, but he's only 9 seconds ahead of the peloton. Bono still has a 40 second advantage out front.

 

['Dale]

 

Howes has been joined by Jérôme Baugnies (Wanty) and Denis Vanendert (Lott-Belisol)

 

['Dale]

 

Denis is the younger brother of Jelle Vanendert, who is a candiate for the podium today, after taking second at Amstel Gold a week ago.

 

['Dale]

 

More riders joining that chasing group, but the peloton are riding hard and the move is closed down. Bono still has 28 seconds on the peloton. He's still got two climbs to go.

 

['Dale]

22 kms

17 secs advantage for lone escapee Bono