'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 43km remaining from 205.5kmPlenty of teams are eager to keep this race under control - Katusha, Movistar, Etixx-QuickStep and Sky - and, as ever at Fleche Wallonne, the selection so far has been at the back rather than the front of the race.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-QuickStep) is one of the big favourites for victory today. It has been a world wind few days for the World Champion after taking victory at Amstel Gold on Sunday and he was tentative about his chances at the start. “I have a lot of emotion after winning Amstel on Sunday, so it has been difficult to concentrate. Since Monday, I’ve been really focussed on today’s race, so let’s hope it’s enough to do something today. I don’t know if I’ve recovered but we’ll see how it goes,” said Kwiatkowski.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 41km remaining from 205.5km Another crash in the main peloton sees Lars Petter Nordhaug, Wouter Poels (Sky), Ben King (Garmin-Cannondale), Amael Moinard (BMC) and Anthony Roux (FDJ) among the fallers. Roux seems the worst-affected; all of the others remount and give chase.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 38km remaining from 205.5km The break's lead, meanwhile, is now down to 1:45 and steadily dropping on this long run-in to the second ascent of the Mur de Huy.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) sits tucked towards the head of the peloton, alongside world champion Michal Kwiatkowski.
Gen Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 41km remaining from 205.5km Another crash in the main peloton sees Lars Petter Nordhaug, Wouter Poels (Sky), Ben King (Garmin-Cannondale), Amael Moinard (BMC) and Anthony Roux (FDJ) among the fallers. Roux seems the worst-affected; all of the others remount and give chase.How many times are they going to crash[emoji33]
Underachiever Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Damn Ash just missed a podium - she came 4th - 12 sec down on third. What a stunning ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The world champ (the French cutie pie) at 8th....Borghini 18th
Nibali Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) sits tucked towards the head of the peloton, alongside world champion Michal Kwiatkowski. Go Nibali!!!!
HappyMartin Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Tough this pro cycling thing. How many broken bones have we seen today. Creeps me the hell out.
Nibali Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 Damn Ash just missed a podium - she came 4th - 12 sec down on third. What a stunning ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The world champ (the French cutie pie) at 8th....Borghini 18th Ah no man, that's so close! That big win will come, can't wait for that day
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 33km remaining from 205.5km The pace is soaring in the peloton, which is strung into a long line ahead on the fast run-in to the second ascent of the Mur de Huy. A delegation from Lampre-Merida are trying to marshal Rui Costa into position ahead of the climb.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 !!! And, as sure as night follows day, another crash in the bunch on the approach to the Mur de Huy. Jelle Vanendert (Lotto-Soudal) is among the fallers and his race could very well be over as he sits on the pavement and watches the convoy go past. Alexey Tsatevich (Katusha) also fell and seems in some discomfort.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 The five escapees hit the slopes of the Mur de Huy with 50 seconds in hand on the peloton, and they fragment as soon as the gradient begins to bite. Vanspreybouck is distanced on the climb, where Baugnies sets the tempo.
'Dale Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 29km remaining from 205.5km Baugnies leads over the top of the Mur de Huy with a small gap over Ratto, De Gendt and Feillu. The bunch, meanwhile, is just 41 seconds behind.
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