Chat: Fleche Wallone live!

[davidw]

We had fun on Sunday following Amstel, so I'm going to try again:

http://www.bikechatter.com/chat

Looks like the race is starting to heat up:

http://live.cyclingnews.com/?id=latest

 

[Angliru]

Just reading it with the race in the final 10 km has my heart racing a bit! Jose Serpa on a solo break with about 15 second lead on a group of chasers including dangerman Valverde.

 

[El Loto]

Rebellin was pure class going up the Mur in the saddle then predictably, but beautifully, jumping away from Cadel and ASchleck. What a performer.

 

[davidw]

I'm amazed - Rebellin often finds a way to get second, but "complimenti" in any case... that's a classy win for his last year of racing.

 

[LugHugger]

fantastic for the guy who owns the team too - forget his name. savvi? have read a few of his articles and he's got a genuine love of cycling and cyclists. good on 'em.

 

[jaylew]

Thanks to David for putting together a live race chat site. Hopefully we can get a bunch of people to click on his bikechatter link and join us for Leige.

thoughts on the race:

Cadel's dig just before the Mur probably cost him the podium and possibly the win. His Mur attack was lacking a bit and might have been a tad early. But at least Cadel is an animator in these races.

You never even saw Rebellin at the front until when it counted - smart racing, classy rider. Have to admit, I wasn't sure he still had it in himself the win.

I think A Schleck will be a real danger man on Sunday as I think the longer climbs will suit him.

Some other contenders looked strong but blew their load with their breakaway before the Mur - Kroon, Scarponi, Kreuz, Pfann, Rodriguez. They were toast when the climb came.

I love that Fleche finish!

 

[Angliru]

Yep Rebellin showed his experience by sitting in until the time was right. Evans' attack was reminiscent of last year except it seemed even earlier and more ill-timed. Maybe he'll get it right next year. He seemed to have gotten the proverbial jimmy-legs and couldn't hold back.

 

[R. Förster]

The best rider won!!!

 

[Angliru]

The best rider won!!!

No doubt. The best and the smartest!

 

[cougie]

Rebellin made it look very easy ! Didnt even seem out of breath at the end.

 

[cougie]

Rebellin made it look very easy ! Didnt even seem out of breath at the end.

Just like the Saunier Duval boys last Tour.

If something looks too easy - they're doping.