3 very stylish victories. All 3 stages will probably be remembered a lot longer than most victories by sprinters.
The Cycling News forum is looking to add some volunteer moderators with Red Rick's recent retirement. If you're interested in helping keep our discussions on track, send a direct message to
In the meanwhile, please use the Report option if you see a post that doesn't fit within the forum rules.
Thanks!
There were gravel roads on the circuit and he started his sprint from afar.Netserk said:He, I don't really remember how the sprint unfolded for the first of them.
Yeah, quite an underrated stage. There were many attacks on the gravel roads, then a completely disorganized peloton and a chaotic sprint won by demare.Alexandre B. said:There were gravel roads on the circuit and he started his sprint from afar.Netserk said:He, I don't really remember how the sprint unfolded for the first of them.
At the moment I can see him win a Roubaix à la Degenkolb, but his technique on the pave doesn't match the best yet.Velolover2 said:He is more than just a pure sprinter. Very stylish on the cobbles. We need more sprints on the pavé.
Can Demare add another Monument? I'm not talking about Sanremo but Ronde or Roubaix? Something like the Dwars Flanders or Gent–Wevelgem is probably more likely.
He can win GW without a doubt. Another monument, I don't know. I think PR suits him better but at the same time I simply think there are other riders who are better on cobbles. If however there is heavy headwind and a relatively passively ridden edition of PR he might have a chanceVelolover2 said:He is more than just a pure sprinter. Very stylish on the cobbles. We need more sprints on the pavé.
Can Demare add another Monument? I'm not talking about Sanremo but Ronde or Roubaix? Something like the Dwars Flanders or Gent–Wevelgem is probably more likely.
SHAD0W93 said:It is good that he is still winning. I hope he can get a stage or 2 at the Tour as long as Cav gets 5.
Jspear said:SHAD0W93 said:It is good that he is still winning. I hope he can get a stage or 2 at the Tour as long as Cav gets 5.
Don’t get your hopes up with Cav. It won’t happen.
I call ***Flamin said:https://sporza.be/nl/2018/07/26/hln-journalist-zag-het-vanuit-bezemwagen-demare-speelde-niet-va/
Belgian journo from HLN followed the race in the broom wagon yesterday. He says he didn't see a single bidon collé, only a handful pushes from spectators, which is as common as it gets on climbs. That's it.
I genuinely hope he wins on Champs now to silence the haters
Flamin said:https://sporza.be/nl/2018/07/26/hln-journalist-zag-het-vanuit-bezemwagen-demare-speelde-niet-va/
Belgian journo from HLN followed the race in the broom wagon yesterday. He says he didn't see a single bidon collé, only a handful pushes from spectators, which is as common as it gets on climbs. That's it.
I genuinely hope he wins on Champs now to silence the haters
skippo12 said:Flamin said:https://sporza.be/nl/2018/07/26/hln-journalist-zag-het-vanuit-bezemwagen-demare-speelde-niet-va/
Belgian journo from HLN followed the race in the broom wagon yesterday. He says he didn't see a single bidon collé, only a handful pushes from spectators, which is as common as it gets on climbs. That's it.
I genuinely hope he wins on Champs now to silence the haters
I don´t see a reason why Greipel would lie to the media. He also isn`t the only rider mentioning some fishy things going on. Maybe Demare did nothing wrong on the last stage but considering the rumors in the peleton and his history (MSR) I highly doubt that he survived the alps without any help from the team car.
Flamin said:skippo12 said:Flamin said:https://sporza.be/nl/2018/07/26/hln-journalist-zag-het-vanuit-bezemwagen-demare-speelde-niet-va/
Belgian journo from HLN followed the race in the broom wagon yesterday. He says he didn't see a single bidon collé, only a handful pushes from spectators, which is as common as it gets on climbs. That's it.
I genuinely hope he wins on Champs now to silence the haters
I don´t see a reason why Greipel would lie to the media. He also isn`t the only rider mentioning some fishy things going on. Maybe Demare did nothing wrong on the last stage but considering the rumors in the peleton and his history (MSR) I highly doubt that he survived the alps without any help from the team car.
You think he's the only one to get help? Why single out Demare? If you do, come with some proper proof instead of wild accusations based on false information. It's sad. Even though I believe Greipel too when he says he saw fishy things in the Alps. But from multiple riders, not just Demare.