23rd Ronde van Vlaanderen WE, April 5th, 2026

[jono]

Insane moto action in the women's race as well, but at least G1 and G2 are both getting it.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Insane moto action in the women's race as well, but at least G1 and G2 are both getting it.

The problem is that G3 isn't getting it so we don't get a tactical race for the other podium spots.

 

[noob]

Is this for womens cycling a long ride on her own?

 

[jono]

The problem is that G3 isn't getting it so we don't get a tactical race for the other podium spots.

The moto draft for G2 was short-lived anyway. Seems all the motos are now behind the groups, as they should be.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Ash Moolman-Pasio speaking facts about how women's cycling now has more variety in winners than men's. Having sat through years of being told how low value and low level women's cycling is because the same half-dozen riders win everything, it's quite funny.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Is this for womens cycling a long ride on her own?

Not really, no. There have been bigger groups and shorter solos in recent years due to the improved professionalism and stronger levels of domestiques, but this is relatively typical.

Anna van der Breggen soloed nearly 100k to win the Worlds in Innsbruck. Annemiek van Vleuten soloed over 100k in Harrogate. Those were long rides even by women's cycling standards.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Ash Moolman-Pasio speaking facts about how women's cycling now has more variety in winners than men's. Having sat through years of being told how low value and low level women's cycling is because the same half-dozen riders win everything, it's quite funny.

But in this case the biggest favorite managed to easily win across both genders.

 

[Sciatic]

Glad for her--nice win.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

But in this case the biggest favorite managed to easily win across both genders.

It's also quite funny that Ash chose this of all races to make that statement.

 

[Tim Cahill]

I don't disagree with Moolman-Pasio and enjoyed her comment, though her timing wasn't the best, Vollering a level above here

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

Ferrand-Prevot and Pieterse couldn't even sprint any more in the end.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Well done, UAE!

But to be fair to them, they did get much more out of it than Trek.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

It's always a good day when Demi sticks it to SD Worx. A shame Puck couldn't get the 2nd place off PFP and that Bäckstedt couldn't get around Kopecky in the sprint for 4th, but these are minor gripes.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Crashes were of course always going to happen, but still a shame that we didn't get to see what everyone was capable of. Perhaps some of those riders will have better luck next week.

 

[JR1012]

At least next week we will not see this FDJ domination which should make the race much more interesting and unpredictable.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

At least next week we will not see this FDJ domination which should make the race much more interesting and unpredictable.

PFP gets her "race in France" power boost though.

 

[JR1012]

PFP gets her "race in France" power boost though.

Is she racing? I thought not.

 

[noob]

Oh she has the cutest dog!

 

[Red Rick]

We meme the hell out of "Don't watch Sanremo before Cipressa" but there's 0 point to watching RVV before the final Kwaremont is there

 

[JR1012]

Are Wiebes and Reusser ok? Both DNF.

 

[Didinho]

Not the slowest carpool/bikepool ride for Pauline.

 

[yaco]

It's a pity that Reusser crashed because she was super strong at Dwaars.

 

[Andy262]

I haven’t been able to watch the ladies but 5th is a massive result for Zoe. Demonstrating she can stay in touch up the Bergs. Looking for a big result next weekend.

 

[Didinho]

I haven’t been able to watch the ladies but 5th is a massive result for Zoe. Demonstrating she can stay in touch up the Bergs. Looking for a big result next weekend.

Was expecting a lot from her last year in Roubaix already but seems like she got her best legs this time. Impressive result indeed today, could go all the way next week.

 

[jono]

Puck Pieterse: great rider, but I have a hard time seeing how she can win races. Not quite as explosive as the best. Lacks a real sprint. Not a pure climber. Always in the mix but how can she come out on top?