The Classics

['Dale]

9 kms to go

33 secs between Sagan's lead group and Cancellara steam training in the bridge

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Sagan and Thomas seem to have shared the chasing just as he OPQS riders have shared the attacks.

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The OPQS riders are taking turns to attack. Sagan does not reply to Vandenbergh, letting Thomas chase him down.

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On a slight rise Terpstra attacks and gets a gap but Sagan closes him down and the four remain together.

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Sagan tries to wave Terpstra through to do a turn but he refuses.

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Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Sharp) is also in the Cancellara group.

 

['Dale]

The four are looking at each other but need not worry about the chasers. They are now a minute behind with three kilometres to go.

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This finish will be a real test of Sagan's tactical ability and sprint. Can the two OPQS riders beat him? What can Thomas do to win?

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Vandenbergh will surely sacrifice his chances to help Terpstra.

 

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What a race!!!!!

[Pure Savage]

Well done Sagan!!! HAMMER!!!

['Dale]

Sagaaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!!!!!

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And with that relative ease with a superbly timed sprint, floating away from his foes

['Dale]

Sagan did a subtle Hulk move as he surpassed Geraint's early sprint and takes a very solid win.

 

He'll sleep well tonight.

['Dale]

Omega Pharma-QuickStep clearly has the strength to boss the racing but Sagan showed he knows how to win under pressure even when he is out numbered.

Cancellara was caught out by a crash and showed his strength when he lead the chase.

['Dale]

Wow! What a race. If today's action is a sign of what is to come, it's going to be a great spring.