79th Dwars door Vlaanderen - A travers la Flandre ME (1.UWT) April 2nd 2025

[ChewbaccaDefense]

I think Powless is just riding his bike today in the place where he is. He's done this long enough to understand the consequences of his actions.

 

[Netserk]

Powless has looked quite strong, so I won't dismiss his chances to take it.

 

[theyoungest]

Is it? He finishes 4th out of this group 9 times out of 10.

Winning will be difficult, but a podium is within reach. That's already pretty good for a rider of his calibre.

 

[MartinGT]

Ah, the “never work at the front” gripe from the armchair bros.

He’s pulling through in a group of 4. He’s taking short pulls. Not a lot of extra effort, and he’s probably feeling good.

No reason to piss off the other riders with this far to go. He can back off later.

These guys race together for years, and bunch dynamics matter. Not always black and white, the tactics.

 

[RedheadDane]

Now that was a brilliant name for a windmill!




(Didn't even realise windmills had names.)

 

[scribers]

Total Wout type of race. Strong men eyeballs out to keep it close. Bodies everywhere

 

[E_F_]

Do you usually refer to yourself in plural? (keeping the usage theme going for this race)

Yeah, royal we. Which is also what happens when I drink a beer from the second largest brewery in Denmark.

 

[RedheadDane]

For a brief second I thought Lampaert was wearing a light on the back of his jersey (by the neck).

 

[Mayomaniac]

Come on Powless, pull an Iron Ian!

 

[MartinGT]

Here come the games with Powless

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Powless has looked quite strong, so I won't dismiss his chances to take it.

I won't completely dismiss, but he isn't Wout van Aert. I understand it's popular to say that Wout is "washed," but Wout van Aert is still Wout van Aert

 

[theyoungest]

Powless has looked quite strong, so I won't dismiss his chances to take it.

Even if he is the strongest (which I doubt) he'll have to somehow ride away from 3 teammates.

 

[Didinho]

Visma afraid of Powless. Already doing the attacks.

I would let Benoot go, he’s doing the most work. And then try to drop the other 2 if he’s strong.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Visma have likely learnt from the past mistakes of others

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Time for Mighty Wout to win! Two JV teammates extremely helpful.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Powless a bit clueless here

 

[RedheadDane]

Powless just needs to trick Jorgenson into believing they're riding for national teams.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Visma have likely learnt from the past mistakes of others

A face like an old catchers mit

 

[postmanhat]

Winning will be difficult, but a podium is within reach. That's already pretty good for a rider of his calibre.

Little bit harsh? He was 3rd here two years ago, then 5th in Ronde.

 

[scribers]

I’m thinking what’s the point mads?

 

[AmRacer]

Powerless should glue himself to Wout's wheel and let the other two go

 

[Sciatic]

Do we really need so much coverage of the chasing group at this point?

 

[Netserk]

Van Aert should stay behind Powless now.

 

[AmRacer]

Are you bored yet?

 

[Red Lobster]

Powerless should glue himself to Wout's wheel and let the other two go

Seems like a good way to get fourth place?