2013 97th Ronde van Vlaanderen, 257km, Sunday 31th March

[Dedelou]

Chavanel was a lot better the last couple of races, so he is a bigger favorite. Thomas is probably below Cancellara, Sagan, Boonen and Chavanel as a favorite, at the same level as guys like Pozzato, Langeveld, Van Avermaet, Roelandts etc. Less than 1% seems a bit harsh, but it's not much higher.

chavanel is part of the Boonen strategy, his chances are conditioned to what will go on with the team. In a race like this, it could mean heavy work at tough moments, whereas Thomas will be managed differently. In all this year will prove to be interesting. The excitement is growing.

 

[Gloin22]

In other news Eisel has cold and has been sick for past 2 days. Will start though tomorrow.

 

[luckyboy]

It will certainly be a massive shock if anyone outside of Cancellara, Sagan, Chavanel or Boonen win

 

[iZnoGouD]

Chavanel was a lot better the last couple of races, so he is a bigger favorite. Thomas is probably below Cancellara, Sagan, Boonen and Chavanel as a favorite, at the same level as guys like Pozzato, Langeveld, Van Avermaet, Roelandts etc. Less than 1% seems a bit harsh, but it's not much higher.

if it is 5% or higher my bet will show a profit in the long run

 

[Gloin22]

Snowing in Gent I hear. Not good

 

[SafeBet]

Snowing in Gent I hear. Not good

Please no. Enough with all the weather issues this year.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

if it is 5% or higher my bet will show a profit in the long run

He's at 27 on Betfair. 23 on StanJames.

 

[manafana]

If fab wants to win he will need to create the winning move, sagan has more ways of winning and i do believe hes strong enough but he also can miss the move and end up being told to chase it all himself.

Don't see bonnen winning, this field is just too strong for him to get it. Dark horse could win this.

 

[iZnoGouD]

He's at 27 on Betfair. 23 on StanJames.

I dont have accounts in every betting site lol

 

[armchairclimber]

Anyone else having to negotiate the minefield of Easter family activities/plans in order to watch?

I'm in for so much trouble if I sit watching Eurosport all day.

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Snowing in Gent I hear. Not good

Good news for Sky. That's most of OPQS ruled out.

 

[King Of The Wolds]

Anyone else having to negotiate the minefield of Easter family activities/plans in order to watch?

I'm in for so much trouble if I sit watching Eurosport all day.

Yep. Still working on my strategy.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Good news for Sky. That's most of OPQS ruled out.

lol, man these guys have been weak in tough weather.

 

[manafana]

But will it snow over flanders? and will it be their for the race.

 

[SafeBet]

Anyone else having to negotiate the minefield of Easter family activities/plans in order to watch?

I'm in for so much trouble if I sit watching Eurosport all day.

Told em I'm in for a brief lunch and then it's Ronde no matter what.

 

[armchairclimber]

Glad it's not just me.

 

[Peccio89]

Anyone else having to negotiate the minefield of Easter family activities/plans in order to watch?

I'm in for so much trouble if I sit watching Eurosport all day.

Luckly lunch with relatives is at my place, so i can watch it between each course

 

[will10]

Anyone else having to negotiate the minefield of Easter family activities/plans in order to watch?

I'm in for so much trouble if I sit watching Eurosport all day.

Our Easter is planned around Flanders.

 

[luckyboy]

If fab wants to win he will need to create the winning move, sagan has more ways of winning and i do believe hes strong enough but he also can miss the move and end up being told to chase it all himself.

If Fabian isn't on his own after the last Paterberg, he won't win. Remember the wind on the final straight last year? Headwinds again this time.

 

[King Of The Wolds]

If Fabian isn't on his own after the last Paterberg, he won't win. Remember the wind on the final straight last year? Headwinds again this time.

Depends who's with him, really.

 

[serfla]

Hoogberg/Hotond and Kwaremont are places where Cancellara can build sufficient advantage. Paterberg is where the chasers can reduce it.
Which lap and succession of climbs he'll choose, depends on conclusions from E3 Harelbeke.
Sagan should make sure to finish it off in the sprint, OPQS and Sky to have enough man to mark all attacks in order to save their leaders, and others to find themselves in the right break and hope for the best.
I'm expecting spectacular race. It's special occasion.

 

[manafana]

im hearing of headwinds for the run in which could make it diffcult for any solo attempts.

Also read that some of the sections are bit wet in places so placement will be key.

 

[Morbius]

What do people expect Cancellara to do if he and Sagan get to the top of the Paterberg together on the final circuit? Would he refuse to ride and force Sagan to make the pace?

 

[serfla]

What do people expect Cancellara to do if he and Sagan get to the top of the Paterberg together on the final circuit? Would he refuse to ride and force Sagan to make the pace?

Yes. He indicated he'll do that.
But I think he'll stop pulling just under 10 k's to go, if he realizes he can't ride Sagan off of his wheel. Till then he should be trying.

 

[The Hitch]

im hearing of headwinds for the run in which could make it diffcult for any solo attempts.

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