2014 - 98th Ronde van Vlaanderen, 259km, Sunday 6th April (1.UWT)

[cycladianpirate]

In terms of good racing:

Stybar ***
Cancellara **
Sagan/other *

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Kenneth Vanbilsen, Jelle Wallays and Preben Vanhecke, if they anticipate, might get top 10 even. I expect at least one of this four to be seen until late in the final.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Kenneth Vanbilsen, Jelle Wallays and Preben Vanhecke, if they anticipate, might get top 10 even. I expect at least one of this for to be seen until late in the final.

I like Vanbilsen. Very determined, not just a lucky "loser". Anyway much prefer animate to anticipate these days.

 

[manafana]

interested see how wanty do with jp drucker and leukemans for this. Drucker been pretty impressive lately if taking to this.

 

[ChewbaccaD]

I know it's unlikely, but go Chava.

 

[The Hitch]

Hope as per forum tradition someone posts the Flandrian newspapers in the morning showing how cycling is front page on every one

 

[The Hitch]

I miss Henry

 

[Lupi33]

are there any other races that will be given unfamiliar names to the english speaking world on this forum i should know about in advance?

i've always known this one as the Tour of Flanders, almost missed this thread due to the dutch name, but i knew Flanders was on tonight.

 

[The Hitch]

are there any other races that will be given unfamiliar names to the english speaking world on this forum i should know about in advance?

i've always known this one as the Tour of Flanders, almost missed this thread due to the dutch name, but i knew Flanders was on tonight.

Could be one tomorrow if you know the Vuelta a Pais Vasco as the -Tour of the Basque Country.

 

[Hugo87]

Well it's almost there, hopefully will be a great festivity and spectacular race.

 

[ILovecycling]

are there any other races that will be given unfamiliar names to the english speaking world on this forum i should know about in advance?
i've always known this one as the Tour of Flanders, almost missed this thread due to the dutch name, but i knew Flanders was on tonight.

...it was always Ronde van Vlaanderen

Hope as per forum tradition someone posts the Flandrian newspapers in the morning showing how cycling is front page on every one

Yes,I hope so.
please belgium guys

 

[ILovecycling]

just checked couple of weather satellites and it looks like its going to rain after all,at least around 10 am,at the startline.

 

[Roude Leiw]

To warm up, 16000 on the startline yesterday


http://www.sport.be/rondevanvlaanderen/2014/eng/video/?Article_ID=637171

 

[TommyPlus]

Probably my favourite day of the season.
Electric, eclectic atmosphere. The fans are truly amazing.
Who wins? Boonen

 

[ralphbert]

Great chance for EBH to shine

Bossan harmless to get 10th

 

[Volderke]

about the weather:
They predicted some rain on Friday -> it was dry
They predicted a half-cloudy half-sunny day on Saturday -> it was beautiful and sunny
They predicted grey and rainy on sunday with some showers -> the first clouds have arrived around Bruges, but I don't see rain coming out.

I don't think it will rain, and if so, it will have a very small (no) impact on the race.
eidt: some light rain now.

for the newspapers: here are some online, some will do paper versions on Sunday but most not:
hln.be
nieuwsblad.be
...

 

[Kwibus]

I miss Henry

Indeed. Kapelmuur has such great history. The current course of the RvV is just another of the one day races of belgium. All of them have the oude kwaremont in it. The kapelmuur was unique.

 

[ebandit]

interview

Great chance for EBH to shine

so many shine in interviews..............however its the parcours that separates the winner from the rest

i'm sure to enjoy whatever but i hope for more than a boonen/ canc /sagan battle

Mark L

 

[Marco Pantani]

Devolder just told has a free role, interesting.

 

[funnie]

It's rainy in Brugge!! So the route will be wet. At least at this moment

 

[Roderick]

Devolder just told has a free role, interesting.

Devolder always has a "free role"

 

[the asian]

Won't be able to watch the race, so it's guaranteed to be a great one.

Hoping one of the OPQS boys, Boonen, Styby or Terpstra wins.

Also for the Frenchies to have a good time too and Pippo to stop whining deliver for a change

Would also prefer if Sagan misses on a podium place.

 

[ILovecycling]

Who wants to see start and BotD, here
http://sports-livezz.com/7/100/

 

[burning]

Race is on

 

[ILovecycling]

lol sporza guys with croissants and pain au chocolats with juice