51st Brabantse Pijl - 204km

[jobiwan]

I'll go with the majority and pick Van Avermaet.
I think Ben Hermans could do well in this race.

 

[Sasquatch]

Rosseler.

I would have a bet on him, but he's in no markets.

He's definitely starting.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Rosseler.

I would have a bet on him, but he's in no markets.

He's definitely starting.

I looked at TAB Sportsbet and they had Sanchez featuring, but I don't think he's riding. Roessler was no where to be seen.

 

[jobiwan]

I looked at TAB Sportsbet and they had Sanchez featuring, but I don't think he's riding. Roessler was no where to be seen.

http://www.livestrong.com/teamradioshack/news_lineup-uci-worldtour-leader-brabantse-pijl/

Radioshack lists Rosseler among their lineup as of today.
They're also way too happy about leading the World Tour rankings.

 

[Sasquatch]

What's the finish like?

Rosseler is my tip! In good form. Isn't preparing for the Ardennes like some of the others.

 

[Sasquatch]

Never mind. I remember this race from last year. Bet Rosseler on the climb and cheered when he got up.

The climb is too hard for Howard and those sprinters. Way too hard. I can't see Van Avermaet contesting the finish either.

Gilbert, Visconti, Leukemans, Voeckler, Rosseler, De Gendt, Poels - one of them wins IMO. If it's a small group, Rosseler is probably out of it, though if he has the legs he can hold on.

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

LL Sanchez is starting

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

So is Jurgen Van Den Broeck. And he will try to go for the win...

 

[Sasquatch]

I looked at TAB Sportsbet and they had Sanchez featuring, but I don't think he's riding. Roessler was no where to be seen.

TAB? They don't cover these small races...or do they? I know they cover the big ones..

Can't see a market there anywhere.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

Big T ftw!

 

[DJ Sprtsch]

So is Jurgen Van Den Broeck. And he will try to go for the win...

But Van Den Broeck never wins. So LLS 1st and VDB 2nd &....Rosseler 3rd

 

[Lanark]

A shame this race has a new route, and changed it's place on the calendar. I liked it much better old style. Hopefully a better edition than last years'.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

But Van Den Broeck never wins. So LLS 1st and VDB 2nd &....Rosseler 3rd

He's got to start winning at one point

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

A shame this race has a new route, and changed it's place on the calendar. I liked it much better old style. Hopefully a better edition than last years'.

This new course is fantastic!

 

[Lanark]

Not really, this race used to have it's own identity, with some recognisable hills like the Alsemberg and the Bruine Put. Now it has some random hills (that last year at least appeared to be easier), with a cobblestone hill where the entire peloton rode on the sidewalk.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

It still has his own identity, opposed to Het Volk, E3, Dwars door Vlaanderen ... which are all mini-RVV's

Its place on the calendar is perfect, an ideal preparation for the Amstel.

 

[dlwssonic]

Quinziato even after his health problems He has done very well tho... but his luck is something serious...

Hey anyone having problems to see the pics that ACF posted in his first post? I just see the frog in an ice cube

Yup but didnt follow the right attack in PR it was a costly mistake

 

[hrotha]

Yup but didnt follow the right attack in PR it was a costly mistake

As is having a motorbike making you crash I suppose.

 

[Sylvester]

Rosseler is not starting due to illness. No further details just yet.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

From the interview he gave to some Belgian newspapers before, it seems more like a motivational problem?

"If it wasn't for the good wage, I wouldn't be a cyclist"
"All that climbing, I don't really like it"
"I don't do 5 hours training a day for fun"
"It would be easier if I liked the bike a bit more"
...

 

[Ferminal]

Rosseler is not starting due to illness. No further details just yet.

Gastro or Allergies?

 

[M Sport]

Leukemans or Freire to win.

 

[beer_thirty]

This new course is fantastic!

Totally agree; big improvement I think, and the kermis-like finishing circuit is pretty cool I think. The calendar spot is kind of a 'meh'; but where else is it going to go? Other than swapping spots w/Scheldprijs this is about it. The big favorites might not be targeting this one but there are enough good guys the racing will be exciting. I also have a bit of a soft spot for this one now as it's the last gasp of the cobbles for the year.

Kind of a hard one to pick I think; still might be some guys a little beat from Roubaix, maybe some guys not wanting to really lay it on the line w/Amstel coming. I could see Staf Scheirlinckx or someone from a little smaller team getting away ftw; Katusha are just desperate, you'll see a guy like Pavel Brut try something. If Van Avermaet,Luekemans, Van Marcke, etc are really interested though, it'll be a different story; depends on motivation/recovery. Just can't see Phil really going for it.

 

[Michielveedeebee]

BMC veteran Greg Van Avermaet

From CN article about brabantse pijl. How is a 25 year old a veteran

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

From CN article about brabantse pijl. How is a 25 year old a veteran

Maybe because he is in his sixth year as a pro ?

Susan