Amstel Gold Race 2025, one day classic, April 20 (men's)

[TrekCyclist]

A bit unexpected. Almost like Becker winning over Sampras for once.

 

[Brullnux]

why didn't Remco do a bike throw?

That seems to have been the difference. He not know how to do that? His spring has become world class, but you HAVE to do the bike throw!

A bike throw doesn't win you a whole bike length, he just went a bit too early.

 

[ashhutch1997]

Wow, fair play I've got to eat my words, what a finish! I can't help but think Paris Roubaix took a lot out of Pogacar.

 

[Red Rick]

Neither was in their best shape. But towards Liège, maybe Evenepoel is on an upward curve and Pog will be trending down. We can hope. But indeed, only Evenepoel could pull this off. Healy nearly managed it but a deus ex machina prevented that in 2023.

Think it's more likely both are at a very good level. It's simply that Amstel is not actually a race where it's so easy to pull off a 40km solo, and Evenepoel is simply a better rouleur when they're at similar levels.

 

[tobydawq]

Only Remco can pull this off against Pog! Amazing race.

Great stuff, hoped for a Remco win

Nice recap of the race, not even mentioning Skjelmose's name...

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Give Amstel monument status already and force a name change to a beer that's actually good.

There is a Dutch beer that is actually good. But i forgot the name (not trolling). They can relegate MSR.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Give Amstel monument status already and force a name change to a beer that's actually good.

La Trappe Blond Race has a... slightly sleazy ring to it though.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Absolutely brilliant bike race. Could not ask for better. This portends well for L-B-L.
Pog animated the race, Remco and Skjelmose countered, chased like mad, caught Pog, great 3 up sprint that came down to a photo.

I mean, if you're watching this and need to say something negative, you probably have some unresolved issues you should address.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Masnada did it first

And was immediately hit by 7 years of bad luck.

 

[Didinho]

Welcome Skjelmose in the top 6 4 riders group 😁

 

[Ripper]

now that was a friggin bike race

YES!

 

[limak_]

Hate that people are playing down Skjelmose's win already by saying it was just thanks to Remco. He obviously isn't as good as the other two, but he rode hard and rode well and fully deserved his win. We can't complain about underdogs not winning and then also play down said underdogs' performances when they win.

Anybody here stating it's solely thanks to Remco?
He attacked himself, so big kudos for that, but you can't talk about his win without mentioning him being towed to Pogacar by Remco.

 

[noob]

So it has all been about psychology after all. There might be hope for tomorrow.

 

[tobydawq]

why didn't Remco do a bike throw?

That seems to have been the difference. He not know how to do that? His spring has become world class, but you HAVE to do the bike throw!

He was very far away? A bike throw doesn't give you 1.5 metres...

 

[Valv.Piti]

Nice recap of the race, not even mentioning Skjelmose's name...

Skejlmose was incredible as well, but was losing time to Pog and had no chance what so ever at closing that gap. Pog and Remco made the race, Skejlmose was more of an underdog helping Remco out here and there and surprising the giants in the sprint

 

[Red Rick]

Wout van Aert finally winning a sprint when it's for 4th place - this is reaching physical constant levels

 

[tobydawq]

Give Amstel monument status already and force a name change to a beer that's actually good.

I told you it was a great race a week ago

 

[red_flanders]

So it has all been about psychology after all. There might be hope for tomorrow.

It might have something to do with Remco being really good. Not sure a positive attitude closes gaps like today's.

 

[dobrien]

Hate that people are playing down Skjelmose's win already by saying it was just thanks to Remco. He obviously isn't as good as the other two, but he rode hard and rode well and fully deserved his win. We can't complain about underdogs not winning and then also play down said underdogs' performances when they win.

100% agree. Skjel was the one who opened the chase and deserves every bit of that win. Pog possibly on the downside of his form curve, understandable, and I think the comments regarding him 'wheelsucking' are silly. He's still human and if you're cooked it's what you have to do sometimes, even Pog.

Incredible level already from Remco; I honestly did not expect him to be this good and I'm very excited to see it. If Pog brings todays form to LBL it's Remco's for the taking imho.

Great race!

 

[Miha81]

Absolutely brilliant bike race. Could not ask for better. This portends well for L-B-L.
Pog animated the race, Remco and Skjelmose countered, chased like mad, caught Pog, great 3 up sprint that came down to a photo.

I mean, if you're watching this and need to say something negative, you probably have some unresolved issues you should address.

I cursed Julian Alaphilippe but he somehow managed to lure Pog into attacking too early

 

[Samamba]

Skejlmose was incredible as well, but was losing time to Pog and had no chance what so ever at closing that gap. Pog and Remco made the race, Skejlmose was more of an underdog helping Remco out here and there and surprising the giants in the sprint

Because Skjelmose was in a 1v1 and Remco together with Skjelmose in a 2v1? Weird comparison.

 

[Poursuivant]

Remco has come back in great shape, he looks fantastic.
Pogacar probably overestimated his recovery from PR, I imagine he will swerve FW and be back stronger for LBL.
Congratulations to Skjelmose, what a win for him, beating two World Champions.

 

[Ripper]

Remco attacked from a small group and Skelmosse was only one to hang on...and Remco brought it back together but sprinted 25 meters too early

A really cool moment (I thought) was when Evenepoel caught Skjelmose, he gave him a quick gesture that says jump on. Basically, the kid took responsibility for being the lead chaser to catch Pogacar, and did not get bent out of shape by Skjelmose not taking big pulls.

 

[Alpehue]

Remco attacked from a small group and Skelmosse was only one to hang on...and Remco brought it back together but sprinted 25 meters too early

Thats not true though, Skjelmose attacked first, was actually catching up on Pogacar, Remco attacked some km's later, caught up with Skjelmose and they caught Pogacar together, Remco did spend a lot more time at the front then Skjelmose though.

 

[jono]

Anybody here stating it's solely thanks to Remco?
He attacked himself, so big kudos for that, but you can't talk about his win without mentioning him being towed to Pogacar by Remco.

On the other hand, do you think Remco bridges solo from the group to Pogacar without Skjelmose in between, first as a target and then as a pulling partner?