The Classics

['Dale]

The second ascent of the Oude Kwaremont is coming up. Will Omega launch another rider up the road? They have the numbers for it.

['Dale]

Devolder is still near the back of the bunch and he's calling for the team car again. He looks hurt to be fair.

['Dale]

And it's all forced Cannodale to work for the first real time in the race. Tinkoff are also at the front and helping the chase. Cancellara moves up, along with Boonen.

['Dale]

Phinney is still driving the break, perhaps he doesn't know that he has a man chasing.

[tombeej]

I've just worked out who the ex-pro commentator is. It's Magnus Backstedt.

 

Winner of the 2004 Paris-Roubaix.

[tombeej]

5km to the Koppenberg. Top teams will be doing a full lead out in the narrow country lanes to make sure they're on the front at the base of the climb.

[tombeej]

Bravo Devolder. Living up to the tradition of the true Belgian hardman.

[tombeej]

OPQ starting the lead-out...

['Dale]

Gruppo compacto on the Koppenberg, virtually

['Dale]

Impey still leads with a handful of secs

 

 

Whoohoo!!!!!!

['Dale]

 

Hushovd has gone backwards though.

 

['Dale]

 

Wiggins in the front group but starting to struggle.

 

['Dale]

Bravo Devolder. Living up to the tradition of the true Belgian hardman.

 

Dunno how he's still on his bike - just flew up the Koppenberg

 

Salute!

[tombeej]

And Thomas goes! Look, he's still on his bike!

[tombeej]

Only 1 Belkin rider in the front group. The Koppenberg wasn't kind to them. Who is it?

['Dale]

And Thomas goes! Look, he's still on his bike!

 

Don't hold your breath, tombeej

How's your training going?

Work up a sweat up the Koppenberg?