2017 Omloop het Nieuwsblad, Feb 25th, 198.3km

[SafeBet]

Chasing group can still come back.

 

[Flamin]

Re: Re:

Vanmarcke and GVA stronger than Sagan

Don't think so

Wasn't Sagan dropped by the duo on Molenberg?
He may be faking as well in order to make them work though

Of course not. He started Molenberg in last position.

 

[sir fly]

Looks like Sagan still doesn't have top climbing form. Fortunately, there's not much climbing left.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Groenewegen doing what a proper sprinter with respect for himself should do and race the opening weekend instead of the shitrace going on in the Middle East!

 

[Irondan]

They're going to get caught if they don't pick up up a little...

 

[Gigs_98]

I think this will all come back together.

 

[VanBsr]

Trek have Stuyven, Felline and Theuns in the chase group?

 

[Akuryo]

Wasn't he just stuck behind a rider who couldn't follow on the last climb? Did not look like he was fading but rather unfortunate positioning before the climb.

 

[Forever The Best]

Re: Re:

Vanmarcke and GVA stronger than Sagan

Don't think so

Wasn't Sagan dropped by the duo on Molenberg?
He may be faking as well in order to make them work though

Of course not. He started Molenberg in last position.

Didn't see the beginning of the climb, thought it may be the reason but didn't think he would be at the back at the start of Molenberg. That's the reason then. Thanks

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Re:

Strong ride from Moscon this, hope he gets his chance later in the season

How so? He didn't gain any time on the front group.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Re: Re:

Strong ride from Moscon this, hope he gets his chance later in the season

How so? He didn't gain any time on the front group.

#FreeMosconRvV17

 

[Forever The Best]

Gilbert on the front of the chase group?

 

[Hugo Koblet]

Re: Re:

Strong ride from Moscon this, hope he gets his chance later in the season

How so? He didn't gain any time on the front group.

#FreeMosconRvV17

Haha that's a hashtag I like #JeSuisMoscon

 

[rick james]

the chase needs to work together

 

[Irondan]

Boonen out.

 

[IndianCyclist]

A tactical fail by Sky. they pulled and pulled and now there are not in the 1st 2 groups

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Re:

Boonen out.

Perhaps revenge is on the cards tomorrow.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

So the podium is set now. Who will win though? Sagan is the favorite but Van Avermaet shouldn't be underestimated after a tough race.

 

[Irondan]

Re: Re:

Boonen out.

Perhaps revenge is on the cards tomorrow.

Hopefully.

 

[Cance > TheRest]

Re:

Boonen out.

Good decision. Is Kristoff in the chase group or has he also retired with a focus on tomorrow's race?

 

[Irondan]

Re: Re:

Boonen out.

Good decision. Is Kristoff in the chase group or has he also retired with a focus on tomorrow's race?

Haven't heard his status.

 

[Gigs_98]

Re:

So the podium is set now. Who will win though? Sagan is the favorite but Van Avermaet shouldn't be underestimated after a tough race.

I really don't think Sagan is the favorite.

 

[Flamin]

Re: Re:

Vanmarcke and GVA stronger than Sagan

Don't think so

Wasn't Sagan dropped by the duo on Molenberg?
He may be faking as well in order to make them work though

Of course not. He started Molenberg in last position.

Didn't see the beginning of the climb, thought it may be the reason but didn't think he would be at the back at the start of Molenberg. That's the reason then. Thanks

Yeah it was very weird that he litterally dropped to the back of the group 200m before the start of the climb.

 

[bigcog]

A tactical fail by Sky. they pulled and pulled and now there are not in the 1st 2 groups

When were they pulling, do you mean Moscon/Stannard between G2 and G3 or earlier than that ?

 

[DFA123]

Re: Re:

So the podium is set now. Who will win though? Sagan is the favorite but Van Avermaet shouldn't be underestimated after a tough race.

I really don't think Sagan is the favorite.

Yep, GVA favourite from the front group for me. Sagan can't put out a decent sprint after working so much; I think he may have to go solo to win.