2022 Strade Bianche, 05/03

[Eshnar]

Only four days to go

PAST EDITIONS:

Year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

1 Mathieu Van Der Poel Wout Van Aert Julian Alaphilippe Tiesj Benoot Michał Kwiatkowski Fabian Cancellara Zdeněk Štybar Michał Kwiatkowski Moreno Moser Fabian Cancellara Philippe Gilbert Maksim Iglinskij Thomas Lovkvist Fabian Cancellara Aleksandr Kolobnev

2 Julian Alaphilippe Davide Formolo Jakob Fuglsang Romain Bardet Greg Van Avermaet Zdeněk Štybar Greg Van Avermaet Peter Sagan Peter Sagan Maksim Iglinskij Alessandro Ballan Thomas Lövkvist Fabian Wegmann Alessandro Ballan Marcus Ljungqvist

3 Egan Bernal Maximilian Schachmann Wout Van Aert Wout Van Aert Tim Wellens Gianluca Brambilla Alejandro Valverde Alejandro Valverde Rinaldo Nocentini Oscar Gatto Damiano Cunego Michael Rogers Martin Elmige Linus Gerdemann Mychajlo Chalilov

 

[Samamba]

There's actually a chance it's gonna be a wet one. To early to tell tho.

 

[Ranagazoo]

The big question is, how much of this is being broadcast? The race is always blown into pieces by the time we get coverage usually, really hope we get the full race.

 

[Bolder]

Is Quinn Simmons racing? I've got high expectations for him.

 

[KZD]

There's actually a chance it's gonna be a wet one. To early to tell tho.

If its wet then Pogačar's chances will improve even if I think that the finish suits Alaphilippe a bit better.

 

[Netserk]

Final 20 km:

 

[Ricco']

Is Quinn Simmons racing? I've got high expectations for him.

Yes, it is. Already in Siena, from what he shared on social media today.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

There's actually a chance it's gonna be a wet one. To early to tell tho.

Considering it's Italy that makes me pretty nervous...

 

[Samamba]

The big question is, how much of this is being broadcast? The race is always blown into pieces by the time we get coverage usually, really hope we get the full race.

I thought I read somewhere that it is broadcasted from the start for the first time (Eurosport Player?)
I'm not sure tho.

 

[OnTheRopes]

GCN+ is on air from 1030 and the race starts at 1045 GMT so I guess its all covered, presumably ES is the same ?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

GCN+ is on air from 1030 and the race starts at 1045 GMT so I guess its all covered, presumably ES is the same ?

The broadcast also includes a preshow and the women's race, so it won't all be covered.

Last year they showed the last 23 km of the women's race and 96 of the men's.

 

[SafeBet]

Last year we got to watch a lot more than usual. I hope we get at least the same time of coverage, if not more.
Chances of rain are decreasing.

 

[hayneplane]

Hoping for the usual fascinating mix of protagonists from massively varying specialisms. This is race that basically always delivers no matter the weather.

 

[YavorD]

Honestly, don't want a wet weather. This is a great race no matter what plus Tuscany is a beauty and it should be enjoyed at a sun light rather than wet and grey weather (which considering we're in Italy, would make me nervous about the actual coverage).
Although a rainy edition would be good for a change.

 

[red_flanders]

Really a bummer that MvdP isn't going to be there. That dude lights up races! Benoot is on really good form, I wonder if he can do something. His is still the most epic win / edition of this race for me.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

There's actually a chance it's gonna be a wet one. To early to tell tho.

It seems that friday will be wet but saturday will be sunny and cool (8-9 degrees).

 

[glassmoon]

Bring it on! I'm ready.

 

[Akuryo]

Without Vdp or Van Aert this has Alaphilippe written all over it. Those two beat him quite regularly last year but everyone else pretty much has to go from further out to have a chance against the World Champion. There are a few candidates capable of that but on paper the Steppers are bringing a decent squad to get Alaf in prime position.

 

[Wvv]

Without Vdp or Van Aert this has Alaphilippe written all over it. Those two beat him quite regularly last year but everyone else pretty much has to go from further out to have a chance against the World Champion. There are a few candidates capable of that but on paper the Steppers are bringing a decent squad to get Alaf in prime position.

Well. Liège has Alaphilippe written all over it too, but there was this Slovenian guy last year who appeared to be a party pooper. Don't be surprised if Saturday has a similar outcome.

I myself prefer Julian though.

 

[sir fly]

Well. Liège has Alaphilippe written all over it too, but there was this Slovenian guy last year who appeared to be a party pooper. Don't be surprised if Saturday has a similar outcome.

I myself prefer Julian though.

Agreed.
Wasn't quite up there last year, but this time around I think he'll feature at the very end.
Different field, though, may shape the race differently.

 

[tobydawq]

Hard to see past Michael Gogl for this.

 

[Breezy1985]

Honestly, don't want a wet weather. This is a great race no matter what plus Tuscany is a beauty and it should be enjoyed at a sun light rather than wet and grey weather (which considering we're in Italy, would make me nervous about the actual coverage).
Although a rainy edition would be good for a change.

I love those plumes of dust with the hills in the background. That's picture perfect SB for me.

 

[SafeBet]

Well. Liège has Alaphilippe written all over it too, but there was this Slovenian guy last year who appeared to be a party pooper. Don't be surprised if Saturday has a similar outcome.

I myself prefer Julian though.

Pog's team will be very strong as well.
Both Covi and Formolo have a good track record in gravel races and they look in great shape.

 

[Lequack]

MVDP will win this somehow.

 

[Escarabajo]

Hard to see past Michael Gogl for this.

If you subtract VDP, Wout, Bernal then you still have Ala, Pog and Pidcock. He is still outside the podium!