109th/1st Scheldeprijs (aka El Crashico), Wednesday, April 7th, 2021

[Zinoviev Letter]

As an official glutton for punishment I’m predicting that it’s tenth time lucky for Ackermann and he finally gets a win on the board.

 

[Bonimenier]

Roglic will win on a Stage 20 before 2021 Cav beats Ackermann, Nizzolo, Philipsen and Bol all at once.

If it wasn't for Morkov there would be no doubt in my mind that you are right.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Dewulf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lay down with the kid, proper racing will happen at Scheldeprijs...

FTFY

Roglic will win on a Stage 20 before 2021 Cav beats Ackermann, Nizzolo, Philipsen and Bol all at once.

I don't think Mørkøv will ride many races with Cav though, but obviously one more might be enough. I think he can possibly win a stage during the Tour of Turkey, where Philipsen looks to be his toughest opponent.

 

[gerundium]

Checking in for the unimaginable Cav Scheldeprijs win. That would be pulling a 5-legged rabbit out of a hat.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Will Walscheid ride for Nizzolo or will it be the other way around? If Pelucchi had made the split I'd actually ride for him.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

De Bondt is worse than Hindley when it comes to jackets.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Any possibility that Bora will try to double their chances and have Pollitt attack late?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Any possibility that Bora will try to double their chances and have Pollitt attack late?

I think that would be a pretty good plan for them. Maybe try it with both him and Burghardt/Schwarzmann if they have the legs.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Sleeting now, wet surfaces, pray for everyone’s collarbones

 

[WKA311]

Waerenskjold is fast. A great talent. Let's see how he does between the big boys here.

Also Vahtras chance of maybe getting another pro contract after this year.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Luca Mozzato, who won the sprint for third in Nokere-Koerse after having been part of a late attack, should not be underestimated either, but he is probably not one of fastest in this group.

 

[saganftw]

nobody even tries to go on attack, what are they hoping for? bennett having a puncture?

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Peloton still pulling in the final 5k over a minute down... that's almost masochistic.

 

[Volderke]

Even with a reduced peloton, nobody dares to attack.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Beat Cycling to the rescue!

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Alpecin and Bora are leaving it late...

 

[Devil's Elbow]

There's Philipsens coming of age.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Suck it Steppers!

 

[glassmoon]

Sweet

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Did they actually try to ride if for Cav?
2021: The year of the Jaspers.

 

[RedheadDane]

nobody even tries to go on attack, what are they hoping for? bennett having a puncture?

Philipsen just believed he could beat him head-on.

 

[Wvv]

Very nice Jasper Philipsen!

QuickStep wanted to win with Cavendish too much, that probably costs them the victory. Although nice try and I granted the old man the win too.

 

[Bonimenier]

DQS trying to let Cav win probably cost them.

 

[Armchair cyclist]

I know Cavendish doesn't make a big hole in the air, but could he not have given Bennett a couple of hundred metres?

 

[SafeBet]

What was Bora's plan here? No attacks, didn't try to take control in the final 2 km even if they had numbers, terrible leadout, WTF!