106th Ronde van Vlaanderen: April 3rd, 2022

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May 22, 2014
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I started drafting a message to say I thought that with WVA/MVDP that someone would try something ridiculous that derails the whole race but then work got in the way and by the time I came back it turns out WVA might not race at all so I guess there's the ridiculous already and in the worst kind of way :(
 
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Sep 20, 2017
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On the one hand, you want all the best riders to start a monument. On the other hand, Van Aert not being there would greatly reduce the chance of a one-team show so I can't say I would be overly disappointed.
 
Apr 13, 2021
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Shame for WVA and I hope he feels better and will race. But this doesn't change the race much, he wouldn't be the favourite
 
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If WVA doesn't feel well (and is unlikely to take part) this changes the dynamics of the race a lot: JV has a great team but without an in-form Wout it won't be the same (and less cards to play). MVP should be #1 favourite but there are other strong guys who will make the race hard for him. I definitely expect Pogacar to be among those fighting for victory - if he's well positioned this time he can do the damage there for sure.
 
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Feb 21, 2019
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I am starting to think Asgreen will win again, last year Quick Step wasn't great too after all
 
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Sep 4, 2017
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Another epic 100km attack incoming from the pre-race favorites. MVDP needs to shed some dead weight (namely JV's entourage) early. This will be the best race of the year.
And Pogacar will win.
If I was Jumbo Visma DS for the day I would be instructing Teunisson and Roosen to do everything they can to get in the break of the day and get satellite riders up the road.

Edit - had not seen the WVA status when I wrote this
 
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I can't see that there is much reason for the team to say it's "unlikely" he will race and give all this explanation unless he is 99% not going to race.