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

[saganftw]

what a clownshow from bora and quickstep, bora cant even get into position and quickstep trying to be cute with cavendish...so good alpecin mugged them

 

[Mayomaniac]

No idea if they were actually riding for Cav or if they had him just there so that nobody could get on Sam's wheel.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Great win Philipsen! But really what were QS playing at there? Not like them to get completely out timed by a rival leadout. As for Ackermann...

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Trying to go for a 1-2 with Bennett and Cavendish was too greedy and cost Quickstep the win. Well done by Philipsen!

 

[Volderke]

Rickaert cleverly held his line against the QS train, so Bennet / Cavendish couldn't even launch before Philipsen was at full speed.
Textbook sprinting against the QS train that obviously went at granny speed to allow Cavendish to have a chance.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

No idea if they were actually riding for Cav or if they had him just there so that nobody could get on Sam's wheel.

The latter I think. Bennett was just beaten fair and square by Philipsen

 

[saganftw]

at least i will read an article about the race on the website titled "cavendish 3rd" without mentioning winner

 

[jmdirt]

Nice win for JP!

 

[Wvv]

First Belgian win since ... 2006, world champion Tom Boonen.
Well done Jasper, I'm glad!

 

[Black Betsy]

Breathtaking finale! Marc Sarreau's still awaiting his leadout

 

[TourOfSardinia]

(right thread gasp)

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

The latter I think. Bennett was just beaten fair and square by Philipsen

That was a team effort. Alpecin just outmanouevered Quickstep in the lead out.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

No idea if they were actually riding for Cav or if they had him just there so that nobody could get on Sam's wheel.

I think so as that's where Ackermann would usually like to position himself. In the process they forgot about an Alpecin team with a plan.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

I think so as that's where Ackermann would usually like to position himself. In the process they forgot about an Alpecin team with a plan.

Yep theyve gotten used to other sprinters just fighting for their man’s wheel

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Abysmal performance by Bora in the final.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Abysmal performance by Bora in the final.

Just shocking really. It’s hard to remember that they were the number one sprint team a year and a half ago.

 

[Orbit501]

I know Ces Bol had no team mates, but he seemed to get himself in a good position then just went backwards as soon as the Alpecin train got going.

Very disappointing.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Rickaert's was the MVP here. First he buries Morkov head to head, then he still holds his line to block Bennett a bit (without really make any dangerous moves at all).

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Rickaert's was the MVP here. First he buries Morkov head to head, then he still holds his line to block Bennett a bit (without really make any dangerous moves at all).

Yeah, fun to see QS get a taste of their own medicine

 

[glassmoon]

at least i will read an article about the race on the website titled "cavendish 3rd" without mentioning winner

Mark Cavendish continues return to form with third at Scheldeprijs

Manxman plays sweeper role as Philipsen beats Bennett in sprint

www.cyclingnews.com

- the winner is mentioned though

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Nobody got both winners right in the poll, but Põhja Konn, thomaswavrin and BlueRoads succesfully predicted Wiebes to win the women's race. glassmoon did go with the Vino option, but that only counts for the women's race, because he also voted for Bennett.

 

[DaLong]

Rickaert to DQS when Morkov retires in 3, 2, 1...

 

[Andy262]

What the hell is wrong with Ackermann this year. Not even competing in that?

Thought Cav could have been closer really. He clearly backed off to help Bennett get out. Good to see him back in some form. He should get a win this season somewhere.

 

[RedheadDane]

Nobody got both winners right in the poll, but Põhja Konn, thomaswavrin and BlueRoads succesfully predicted Wiebes to win the women's race. glassmoon did go with the Vino option, but that only counts for the women's race, because he also voted for Bennett.

And you put the wrong Alpecin guy in the poll!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

And you put the wrong Alpecin guy in the poll!

Yeah it was obviously stupid to choose the Alpecin sprinter with the least amount of hair. Rookie mistake.