Paris - Roubaix 2024, one day monument, April 7

[Netserk]

If it wasn't for Vermeersch's move with Politt and Küng, this race would have been a complete procession from end to end.

 

[AmRacer]

This race is hell for everyone else.

 

[Ricco']

He should just go to Flèche at this point.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Alpecin has this in the bag. Phillipsen will be second

 

[Leinster]

Unfortunlately the race isnt “Alpecin vs everyone”. There is a lot of guys in the second group that knows they have no chance to win or get the podium, and by not riding they can get a top 10. It doesn’t make sense for guys like Slock, Fedorov, Van Gestel etc to work chasing down VDP.

Now we have a group with 4-5 guys + Philipsen it should be possible to get an organized chase, but if the catch VDP they will still likely loose to Philipsen.

King working for Pithie was the unlikely tactical option that could have kept the race alive.

 

[Didinho]

Someone throwing a cape on the secteur at his back wheel? Thought it was a flag.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

Sieberg on German ES says he hasn't seen VdP eat for a while, and speculates he might forget to eat Could make it interesting if true, but probably he'll just win by 3-4 minutes.

 

[Ricco']

Sieberg on German ES says he hasn't seen VdP eat for a while, and speculates he might forget to eat Could make it interesting if true, but probably he'll just win by 3-4 minutes.

He received a gel from his car not 10 minutes ago, I believe.

Was just going for my cup of coffee when I see him receiving something from the car.

 

[ppanther92]

But tbf, Alpecin also really set up the team nicely for the classics. Some strong committed domestiques, Then Vermeersch who, if everything goes right (meaning he can ride with some break and not contribute), can also win. And ofc Philippsen, that, if you don't drop him wins the sprint. Gives MvdP a great setup. A bit like Quickstep in the classics before they became ***.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Where's the farmers protest when we need it.

 

[Wvv]

Boringly impressive.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

The difference with the solo attacks of the past is that, with the speed of this race, they wouldn't even be in group 2...they'd be back with the pack fodder.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

'These new methods of training where they go to altitude'

Sean Kelly everyone.

That's why I only listen to race commentaries in languages I don't speak. That way, when the announcers invariably say something stupid, I don't even notice.

 

[fbjim]

If it wasn't for Vermeersch's move with Politt and Küng, this race would have been a complete procession from end to end.

It's like an old Sky mountain stage, Alpecin just set such a high pace that absolutely no attack was practical. Helps when you have the best rider and the best team in the race.

 

[TrekCyclist]

Really impressive. Probably Cancellara is sitting at home and thinking, why did I have to take all this *** after my 2010 performance....
To avoid misunderstandings, I don't suspect McdP of anything.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

'These new methods of training where they go to altitude'

Sean Kelly everyone.

I contest this idea, it is surely more important, that they do this new method of "eating and drinking" no one used untill this millenium.

 

[Didinho]

Philipsen bored. Waiving at the drone.

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

The tub of other hopes for alternative outcomes completely emptied and draining by now

Now time to just sit back and enjoy the master unfold his extreme talent.

After digesting the dismal state of affairs, now positive feelings roll over me fond memories of Tchmil, Tafi, Cancellara and Boonen editions.

 

[proffate]

Sieberg on German ES says he hasn't seen VdP eat for a while, and speculates he might forget to eat Could make it interesting if true, but probably he'll just win by 3-4 minutes.

At this point I think he could stop for a picnic and still take the win

 

[Devil's Elbow]

The drone footage is somehow even worse than the race.

 

[Scarponi]

Why were there so many punctures and mechanicals at 100-80km to go but not the last 40km

 

[Gratemans]

No, but for Pedersen, Küng (+Pithie), Politt, heck, even Wellens, Degenkolb, Pidcock it does. Yet only Pedersen tried for a few kms. But going 1 vs. 1 with MvdP obviously makes no sense.

Politt and Wellens tried multiple times.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Anyone know any decent tack sellers in Roubaix

 

[AmRacer]

MvdP is on a Sunday ride.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Monument-length Pidcock strikes again.