2016 La Flèche Wallonne - April 20th - 196k

[Tour_de_Calvados]

I quite like Flèche in a way despite the fact that all the action is in the final 2 km - just a brutal uphill sprint. Hard to see past Bala for this one unless Wellens manages to make one of his attacks stick - I know he did in the Eneco tour and Paris-Nice, and his attack at AGR was about the only good thing about that race

 

[diego721]

Hoping that Henao finaly get a win. Valverde is the man to defeat here, no matter what.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

Re:

Should be fun with Bala, Purito, Henao all going for it with Martin, Alaphilippe, Wellens and Albasini trying to get in amongst the best and a few others also, like Ulissi who recently said he has a great chance of winning (I'm doubtful but we'll see). Can't watch it live do I look forward to the highlights.

I'm looking forward to Kelderman sticking with the group and then sprinting for a nice place.

 

[KyoGrey]

I just hope that Kwiatkowski realises its suicide going to the Mur de Huy against surreal triple-effort sprinter Valverde and his old pal Purito who is right behind with the bag in case Alejandro explodes.

 

[jaylew]

I'm surprised Purito doesn't have more votes. I think he'll be good here.

 

[Samamba]

I just hope that Kwiatkowski realises its suicide going to the Mur de Huy against surreal triple-effort sprinter Valverde and his old pal Purito who is right behind with the bag in case Alejandro explodes.

Kwiatkowski isn't even riding.

 

[markene2]

I wonder if we will see another dig from the Fat Cat from the bottom this year, Bala to win.

 

[KyoGrey]

I just hope that Kwiatkowski realises its suicide going to the Mur de Huy against surreal triple-effort sprinter Valverde and his old pal Purito who is right behind with the bag in case Alejandro explodes.

Kwiatkowski isn't even riding.

My Lord, how is that posible?

 

[Breh]

Kwiatkowski has been 4th and 5th. Not bad at all.

 

[Jspear]

I just hope that Kwiatkowski realises its suicide going to the Mur de Huy against surreal triple-effort sprinter Valverde and his old pal Purito who is right behind with the bag in case Alejandro explodes.

Kwiatkowski isn't even riding.

My Lord, how is that posible?

I'm not surprised...leave this race to Henao. He can try in LBL.

 

[Pricey_sky]

I just hope that Kwiatkowski realises its suicide going to the Mur de Huy against surreal triple-effort sprinter Valverde and his old pal Purito who is right behind with the bag in case Alejandro explodes.

Kwiatkowski isn't even riding.

My Lord, how is that posible?

Henao a much better bet for this race and comes into this in form.

EDIT: Henao out so maybe not a good bet

 

[Alexandre B.]

Picks of L'Equipe

Gilbert 3 stars
Betancur and Rebellin 1 star

 

[SafeBet]

Swap the 3 stars with the 2 stars and it makes some sense.

 

[Nirvana]

Rebellin?
CCC doesn't ride in Fleche and Liege.

 

[Arredondo]

If Purito is good, he will attack at 400 meters to go. Just like he did in 2012 and 2015 (Tour).

If he's not in shape, Bala will get the chance to control things untill 150 meters to go, to start his sprint on the flatter section.

I really hope Purito can show he can still own this ***. He still can do it. I know it!

 

[Poursuivant]

Henao out

 

[jens_attacks]

nooo sergio

 

[rick james]

What's wrong with henao??

 

[Squirbos_19]

Re:

If Purito is good, he will attack at 400 meters to go. Just like he did in 2012 and 2015 (Tour).

If he's not in shape, Bala will get the chance to control things untill 150 meters to go, to start his sprint on the flatter section.

I really hope Purito can show he can still own this ****. He still can do it. I know it!

Purito is too good to only win this race once. He'll prove he's still got it today.

 

[Poursuivant]

Re:

What's wrong with henao??

http://www.teamsky.com/teamsky/home/article/77343#2RUYCKkVYpjb7Sep.97

 

[rick james]

Just read it...gutted for him

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

With Henao gone I hope Sky promote Poels. He had been working hard for the team in Amstel but was still there deep in the finale and way better than he used to do in classics.
The Mur suits Poels perfectly.

 

[DBotero]

*** it Henao was in great shape.Valverde vs J.Rod should be fun.
Sky should give full support to Poels now.

 

[carolina]

henao was my pick for today lol.

 

[SeriousSam]

I wonder whether it was priced into the ODDS that this could happen