The Classics

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The peloton is also on the Rotelenberg with the big teams firmly in charge.

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The peloton is one long line of riders as it twists through the Flemish lanes. There is at least 20 seconds between the front and back of the peloton.

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Upfront Marco Bandiera (Androni Giocattoli) goers away alone. But nobody is going after him.

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The riders top the Kortekeer climb with just over 50km to go. There is a pause in hostilities; soon the riders face the decisive climbs of the Kapelberg, Paterberg sand Oude Kwaremonte

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Cancellara has dropped back to his team car to talk tactics. He seems relaxed but the race is about to explode.

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Cancellara moves back into the peloton and grabs one last piece of solid food.

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Another wheel change for Vanmarcke. It does not seem to be his day.

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However a Belkin team mate quickly drops back to pace him to the peloton.

 

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Movistar and Giant-Shimano are also driving the pace on the front to protect and set up Valverde and Degenkolb.

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Crash!!!!

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Several riders have gone hard, including Kreder of Garmin-Sharp. It seems to have been a high-speed touch of wheels.

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Two Topsport Vlaanderen riders were also involved and are in pain. Their race is over.

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43 kms to go

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Bandiera was quickly caught but other attacks will surely come soon.

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Another crash!

 

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GO SAGAAAN!

Edited March 28, 2014 by ' Dale