Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Pace picking up in the peloton.Lead just less than 10 mins now.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 The break has entered the town of Diksmuide and will be at the first feed zone in 10km.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 The gap is melting in the warm spring air. It is down to 7:40.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 The wind is usually an important factor in Gent-Wevelgem but it is warm and still in Flanders today. That favours the sprinters.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 The race has crossed the border into France and will begin the first of nine climbs: the Casselberg, in 20km or so.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 With 163km left to race, its time for the peloton to enjoy the first feed of the race.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 After twin ascents of the Casselberg, the race is now heading for the Catsberg, the final climb before we cross back over the border and in to Belgium. The five escapees retain a lead of 8:50 over the peloton.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 105 km of 233 remaining Seems like a sprinters' day
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Greipel is a favourite here today, in the absence of Kittel and Cavendish. Quick bike change for him.And he's back in the peloton.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Stannard also suffers a mechanical, at the foot of the second climb of the Casselberg.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Nick Nuyens (Garmin-Sharp) has a flat. While up front, the peloton has gone the wrong way!
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Nuyesn is back on but is at the rear of the peloton on a very narrow lane. Some riders are jumping on the footpath and edge of the road to move up.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 The peloton has climbed up to the village of Cassel and passed the town hall that was the Allied HQ during WW1. It is now the Flanders Museum.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 It's almost time for the bergs in the meaty part of the 233km race route. The Catsberg is Helling number 3 of 9.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Expecting attacks here nowThis could create some initial selections - let's see.
Eugene Oppelt Posted March 30, 2014 Posted March 30, 2014 Chris Sutton (Team Sky) stops for a flat but is quickly serviced by his team car.
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