Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [trail] [ In reply to ]

Mar 26, 21 21:40

Post #1201 of 3608 (3034 views)

Another textbook ride by DQS. Asgreen has some kind of crazy motor.

Either MvdP wasn’t as sharp or the rest of the guys in chase group came up a level, notably he couldn’t dislodge them. He and WvA have a full taste of the Sagan treatment.

Edit: 305/352 for MvdP https://www.strava.com/activities/5014865034 Can’t imagine what Asgeen’s numbers were.

Last edited by: Carl Spackler: Mar 26, 21 22:11

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 1:35

Post #1202 of 3608 (3005 views)

I love how this is a weekday training ride for him essentially. No rest or taper, but racing to build form.

I desperately hope we get a Roubaix, but settling for our Flandrian high holy days works too.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [flynnzu] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 1:57

Post #1203 of 3608 (2990 views)

Spent an hour with the physio struggling to do exercises today...its very much a couple of steps forward and then back type of thing. I was on the trainer for 30 minutes and 160ish watts hurt. I just keep reminding myself this takes time.

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Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [turdburgler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 8:27

Post #1204 of 3608 (2945 views)

Strakhov on the attack.
No nicknames come to mind. None at all.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [turdburgler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 8:57

Post #1205 of 3608 (2933 views)

turdburgler wrote:

Spent an hour with the physio struggling to do exercises today...its very much a couple of steps forward and then back type of thing. I was on the trainer for 30 minutes and 160ish watts hurt. I just keep reminding myself this takes time.

Its been 2 years now since my high water mark. I did this on a cold winter day; one of those days where the legs and lungs just went. I do wonder if I'll see them again. I have no doubt I will be strong again, but as time passes I do have doubt that I'll return to peak form.

Keep the faith. Unless you're of an advanced age (45+) you can get it or most of it back. Aging is the one hurdle you can't get over.

Sagan wins. That's cool.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [McNulty] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 8:57

Post #1206 of 3608 (2930 views)

McNulty wrote:

Strakhov on the attack.
No nicknames come to mind. None at all.

Doesn't need one.

Peto!

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [WannaB] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 9:04

Post #1207 of 3608 (2923 views)

PETO. Nicely done.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [turdburgler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 9:05

Post #1208 of 3608 (2921 views)

Those are, indeed, some nice Watts!

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [trail] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 9:13

Post #1209 of 3608 (2917 views)

Good to see him on the comeback trails.

didnt even realize he was in this race

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [McNulty] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 9:20

Post #1210 of 3608 (2915 views)

Strakhov and Hutch.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 11:00

Post #1211 of 3608 (2885 views)

It seems like solid winds predicted for tomorrow. Will see a bunch of mini races for positioning. Again, I still think DQS plays their game better when JA not there. We'll see how and who they slingshot around the course.

Watched E3 this AM. Marco Haller had a monster day. Giving him a nod.

Wout, Lampaert, Philipsen
Haller, Kung

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [WannaB] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 11:17

Post #1212 of 3608 (2878 views)

WannaB wrote:

It seems like solid winds predicted for tomorrow. Will see a bunch of mini races for positioning. Again, I still think DQS plays their game better when JA not there. We'll see how and who they slingshot around the course.

Watched E3 this AM. Marco Haller had a monster day. Giving him a nod.

Wout, Lampaert, Philipsen
Haller, Kung

Might get quite attritional

ETA; i like the pick of Küng. Proper hard man for the bad conditions.

Edit 2:
WvA Senechal Matthews
Ballerini and Trentin

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Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [echappist] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 13:13

Post #1213 of 3608 (2828 views)

G-W:

WvA, Trentin, Stybar

Baller, Matthews

Like the added nastiness to the final circuit in Barcelona down in Catalunya. Could be in for a bunch of great racing tomorrow.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [echappist] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 13:22

Post #1214 of 3608 (2823 views)

Sammy O'Bennett
Kristoff
Ballerini

Mads
Demare

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [echappist] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 15:42

Post #1215 of 3608 (2786 views)

Nothing to add but to say thank you to all of you who contribute to this thread. It's my must read on ST every day!

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [bullshark] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 16:32

Post #1216 of 3608 (2769 views)

Thanks for the kind words. We are glad that or musings and bantering keep folks amused :)

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Also, one reason why I would really hate to see the IAB getting banned

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Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [echappist] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 16:54

Post #1217 of 3608 (2756 views)

Since my WC pick came home (and you pictured), sensations are good.
Lampaert, Naesen, Politt
WC: Baller-ini, Degenkobble

Having a hard time leaving Naesen off the podium, only room for 3 up there. Could also see Wout blowing a gasket as he’s got a lot of race miles in his legs over the past few weeks.

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Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 17:02

Post #1218 of 3608 (2752 views)

This one is tough to call.

Baller-ini, Bennett, Ackermann
Lampaert, Matthews

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 17:09

Post #1219 of 3608 (2749 views)

wonder if TFS is out, all names scratched through on http://www.steephill.tv/classics/gent-wevelgem/
can't find any write up yet - guessing positive Covid tests ??

was going with old men surprises anyhoo so
GvA, Degenkolb, Sep

WC
Colbrelli, Kristoff

found this
https://racing.trekbikes.com/...out-of-gent-wevelgem

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Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [heyMartin] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 18:08

Post #1220 of 3608 (2731 views)

Bummer, bet you’re right. Also realized WvA isn’t in the spirit of a wildcard. So he’s benched for Degenkobble to come off top rope, and Mad Dog Naesen on podium.

Last edited by: Carl Spackler: Mar 27, 21 18:11

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [heyMartin] [ In reply to ]

Mar 27, 21 22:46

Post #1221 of 3608 (2691 views)

heyMartin wrote:

wonder if TFS is out, all names scratched through on http://www.steephill.tv/classics/gent-wevelgem/
can't find any write up yet - guessing positive Covid tests ??
...

Trek is out. That's a bummer. And I really, truly hope that Mads' performance issues on Friday were completely unrelated.

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 28, 21 0:11

Post #1222 of 3608 (2684 views)

Two positive tests.

https://racing.trekbikes.com/...out-of-gent-wevelgem

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [FFigawi] [ In reply to ]

Mar 28, 21 2:48

Post #1223 of 3608 (2667 views)

No Trek or Bora!

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [Carl Spackler] [ In reply to ]

Mar 28, 21 3:19

Post #1224 of 3608 (2660 views)

WvA, Sammy B, Demare

Re: *Spoilers* 2021 Cycling Thread *Spoilers* [heyMartin] [ In reply to ]

Mar 28, 21 5:10

Post #1225 of 3608 (2614 views)

Classic Thomas de Tank today.

Christophe Laporte has an epic Voeckler-esque pain face for the camera. He better keep it up because I need him to get Demare in the front group.

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