The Classics

[Jensie]

Sondag gaan hectic wees,  Pogi vs Team Visma vs Mads vs MvdP...eina.

[Vetplant]

Just now, Jensie said:

Sondag gaan hectic wees,  Pogi vs Team Visma vs Mads vs MvdP...eina.

Head says Mvdp. Pogi if MvdP gets an unfortunate mechanical or similar.

Heart wants WvA or Mads or Ganna.

[Charles71]

16 hours ago, Vetplant said:

Head says Mvdp. Pogi if MvdP gets an unfortunate mechanical or similar.

Heart wants WvA or Mads or Ganna.

Heart also says Ganna but Pogi will probably win it, I think he wants it bad enough but MVDP will be a big huddle to overcome

[emme]

Live on Supersport!

['Dale]

He declares it as his biggest win.

Powless's sprint data after Fight Club at DDV. Impressive stuff to outkick the renowned sprinter and classics specialist in Wout Van Aert:

[ajnkzn]

https://en.brujulabike.com/pogacar-advances-his-strategy-for-flanders-and-talks-about-the-worst-side-of-social-media/
 

Seems to be a class act this chap. 
 

Interesting statements were made by Tadej Pogacar at the press conference before the Tour de Flandes 2025, where he will seek revenge after his defeat in Milan-San Remo, although, in reality, according to his own words, he does not see it that way "Revenge for San Remo in De Ronde? I don't know why I should be upset or seek revenge when no one has done anything wrong to me. There is nothing to avenge," Pogacar stated, showing sportsmanship, respect, and the good relationship he has always demonstrated with Mathieu van der Poel.
 

In any case, he was understanding of the performance of the Visma-Lease a Bike team in that race "These are things that happen in races. Visma made a mistake, they got confident, there is nothing wrong with that. Neilson was very strong in the final sprint." He also empathized with Wout van Aert's situation "The team depends on Wout every time he participates in a race. He goes to win and finishing second after a situation of three against one is crap. But these are things that happen in races. He will recover, he will arrive at the next race without thinking about it and will give his best again. Whether he does well or not, it's not the end of the world, they are just bike races."

[Vetplant]

There are enough numbers at the front to make for an exciting finish here. Visma and Trek need to hit some repeated attacks here. 

But seems Pogačar is the one looking racy. 

['Dale]

Fantastic to see Wout Van Aert back at the sharp end of this beautiful race again.

 

[cadenceblur]

As the commentator said “ if a four man group of this stature cannot catch a solo rider with 12km to go”

what a spectacle, still a headwind for 8 to come though! 

[cadenceblur]

Chapeau Tadej, a ride worthy of the stripes he wears , his regular blows eventually causing his competitors to crack. 
 

 

['Dale]

The fastest ever RvV at 45 km/h average. And it was windy out there.

 

[betaboy]

Here was hoping Mads was going to be there. His my pick for PB! His showing such form and the team will back him. Pog’s disappointment or appointment awaits next weekend.

['Dale]

This is the first time that three former (or current) world champions have finished 1-2-3 in a Monument Classic since the 1967 Paris-Roubaix.

@irishpeloton

['Dale]

“I was very ill for three days. So I can be happy with the race I did, I fought pretty hard, but I felt already from quite far that I was on the limit. I think Paris-Roubaix is less of a hard race than Flanders. You need a bit more luck as well in Roubaix, but we will see.” ~ MVDP, also caught up in a high speed crash with 129 kms to go

pic cred  @RvV25

Edited April 6 by 'Dale

[Shebeen]

19 hours ago, cadenceblur said:

Chapeau Tadej, a ride worthy of the stripes he wears , his regular blows eventually causing his competitors to crack. 
 

 

So far that MSR podium is the only blotch on his season. So much winning.

 

[Underachiever]

Kim le Court had a cracker of a Ronde - 5th!!!