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60th Record Bank E3 Harelbe, 24th March 2017, 206 km, 1.UWT

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Re: 60th Record Bank E3 Harelbe, 24th March 2017, 206 km, 1.

Meh, I rooted for Gilbert. Strange that he only tried to pass GVA so late. He seemed to have the speed to match his sprint but he stuck to his wheel until the last 30 meters.

And I'm really happy for Pöstelberger. Fifth place in E3 is a great result.
 
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Gigs_98 said:
Meh, I rooted for Gilbert. Strange that he only tried to pass GVA so late. He seemed to have the speed to match his sprint but he stuck to his wheel until the last 30 meters.

And I'm really happy for Pöstelberger. Fifth place in E3 is a great result.
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Gilbert did a weird sprint indeed.
Also that was Postlberger that finished behind Durbridge? Great ride by him.
 
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QS now knows Gilbert isn't a man for GVA.

Greg's odds should be rapidly falling (in terms of the bookies) for the RVV.
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There was nothing much between the two in the sprint. Gilbert can certainly beat GVA in a sprint.

Gilbert looks to be in terrific form.

It would be foolish for QS to not allow him a free role for the Ronde.
 
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the asian said:
sir fly said:
QS now knows Gilbert isn't a man for GVA.

Greg's odds should be rapidly falling (in terms of the bookies) for the RVV.
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There was nothing much between the two in the sprint. Gilbert can certainly beat GVA in a sprint.

Gilbert looks to be in terrific form.

It would be foolish for QS to not allow him a free role for the Ronde.
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Should probably make him number one protected rider on current form. I read somewhere that they will go all-in behind Gaviria, but I don't believe that for one minute. And with Boonen clearly no longer capable on cobbled climbs, Gilbert's the one with the tactical experience and quality to be able to win. Maybe Terprstra as well if it's very wet and windy.
 
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DFA123 said:
the asian said:
sir fly said:
QS now knows Gilbert isn't a man for GVA.

Greg's odds should be rapidly falling (in terms of the bookies) for the RVV.
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There was nothing much between the two in the sprint. Gilbert can certainly beat GVA in a sprint.

Gilbert looks to be in terrific form.

It would be foolish for QS to not allow him a free role for the Ronde.
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Should probably make him number one protected rider on current form. I read somewhere that they will go all-in behind Gaviria, but I don't believe that for one minute. And with Boonen clearly no longer capable on cobbled climbs, Gilbert's the one with the tactical experience and quality to be able to win. Maybe Terprstra as well if it's very wet and windy.
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QS can't rely solely on Gilbert's instinct in RVV, that's the point.
And I doubt Sagan will miss any moves there.
 
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Regardless the final result, QS played it very well today. If there is a way to beat Sagan (and GVA) next week, this is it. Main condition is to have all of their big guns (except maybe one who could just mark Sagan and annoy him) to be prepared to commit themselves in attacks from far out even though it has a 5% chance of sticking. Like Boonen did in 2014 PR.
 
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The thing with Quick Step is that half of their team could potentially win the Ronde but nobody has a chance if it comes down to Sagan attacking on the Kwaremont and the Paterberg.
The only thing they can do is to use their numbers and attack all the time to be sure to cause an early selection with one of their riders in it. Then again this can lead to situations like in 2014 where the not exactly legendary Stijn Vandenbergh ended up in the crucial break with Cancellara, GVA and Vanmarcke.
 
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Gigs_98 said:
The thing with Quick Step is that half of their team could potentially win the Ronde but nobody has a chance if it comes down to Sagan attacking on the Kwaremont and the Paterberg.
The only thing they can do is to use their numbers and attack all the time to be sure to cause an early selection with one of their riders in it. Then again this can lead to situations like in 2014 where the not exactly legendary Stijn Vandenbergh ended up in the crucial break with Cancellara, GVA and Vanmarcke.
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Very sound analysis, but playing the numbers game and going early is their only chance of winning the race, to that should be the tactic. And Im hoping they aren't player their 'lesser riders' out, but maybe are going with Stybar and Terpstra early on. And Gilbert obviously, he is born for that role in this team.
 
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