A') Gilbert escapes solo after all look at Sagan to chase ... but is eventually caught. Then Terpstra attacks and nobody has the legs to chase him.
Would hate to see it, but that is the most likely scenario imho.
A'') when it looks like B) will happen, Gilbert attacks from 1-2km and wins solo (Sagan marks some other QS inconsequential attack shortly before and refuses to chase Gilbert, while all others hesitate)
B) in a small group sprint, I would give GVA/Kristoff/Demare better chances than this year's Sagan, unless he did nothing of substance up to that point (unlikely).
C) this year only Terpstra has the legs for that ... Vanmarcke might get a gap, but will be easily caught
Would hate to see it, but that is the most likely scenario imho.
A'') when it looks like B) will happen, Gilbert attacks from 1-2km and wins solo (Sagan marks some other QS inconsequential attack shortly before and refuses to chase Gilbert, while all others hesitate)
B) in a small group sprint, I would give GVA/Kristoff/Demare better chances than this year's Sagan, unless he did nothing of substance up to that point (unlikely).
C) this year only Terpstra has the legs for that ... Vanmarcke might get a gap, but will be easily caught