De Brabantse Pijl 2026, April 17

[Boehmand]

Foldager - I heard he said something about trying to time his condition for the Ardennes this year - and I shrugged and thought "so what, you have done nothing so far this year" - and here we are, 2 days before the Ardennes start

I stand corrected

 

[Netserk]

Because it shows that the cobbles riders are more interested in Amstel when they don't have to extend their peak for it. Would not mind a return to that calendar.

it certainly shows that the cobbles riders could ride it more often if it wasnt the week after roubaix

so another week later should attract more of them . and also attract more of the ardennes riders than in 2022

 

[KoopaCycling]

A surprising result, but also a nice podium.
Hermans and Cosnefroy

 

[pastronef]

I love Q36.5 but same as Jayco. so I'm happy

 

[ashhutch1997]

Such ashame they shortend this race and moved it to a Friday. This used to be a gem of a race in the past, but felt like a pro conti race this year..

 

[jmdirt]

Fast AF! I wouldn't have remembered him if he didn't win today, but I remember him being a strong youngster.

 

[Bertram Wooster]

Crazy suggestion, film from the side

Filming from the side also has an influence, but a negative one on the rider being filmed.

Filming in front gives a rider a very big advantage (if filmed from 30m distance, the cylist gets a 2.6s (!!) advantage per minute). If filmed from behind there is an advantage as well.
That's why a lone attacker can take on 3 or 4 men or even a peloton.

But if filmed from the side the cyclist gets a disadvantage. He will also inhale more fumes.

 

[RedheadDane]

This used to be a gem of a race in the past, but felt like a pro conti race this year..

How would you define a "pro conti race"?

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

But if filmed from the side the cyclist gets a disadvantage. He will also inhale more fumes.

If there is a tailwind of higher speed than the cyclist is travelling?

 

[jmdirt]

Great win for CC! Just like in the mens race, a fast youngster making the transition to the bigs!

 

[ashhutch1997]

How would you define a "pro conti race"?

Whatever the level below World Tour is. Last year we had a sprint between WVA and Remco Evenepoel, this year felt a step below.

 

[RedheadDane]

Whatever the level below World Tour is. Last year we had a sprint between WVA and Remco Evenepoel, this year felt a step below.

ProSeries.
Which is the level this race is.

 

[Bertram Wooster]

If there is a tailwind of higher speed than the cyclist is travelling?

The study said this:

We have once again conducted wind tunnel tests and computer simulations, and they reveal a strong aerodynamic interaction, especially at the typical distance of 1 to 1.5 meters between cyclist and motorcyclist. The airflow in front of the motorcyclist deflects along the sides of the motorcyclist, thus reinforcing the airflow that the cyclist has to deal with. Consequently, the latter experiences greater air resistance, up to 16 percent more, causing the cyclist to suddenly ride 8.3 percent slower. However, even with a large separation distance of 3 meters, there is still a 5 percent increase in air resistance.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

The study said this:

We have once again conducted wind tunnel tests and computer simulations, and they reveal a strong aerodynamic interaction, especially at the typical distance of 1 to 1.5 meters between cyclist and motorcyclist. The airflow in front of the motorcyclist deflects along the sides of the motorcyclist, thus reinforcing the airflow that the cyclist has to deal with. Consequently, the latter experiences greater air resistance, up to 16 percent more, causing the cyclist to suddenly ride 8.3 percent slower. However, even with a large separation distance of 3 meters, there is still a 5 percent increase in air resistance.

What's that got to do with the fumes?

 

[Red Rick]

What's that got to do with the fumes?

Generally when they go away they go up ahead and not behind I guess?

 

[Bertram Wooster]

What's that got to do with the fumes?

Fumes: when they drive away there are more fumes

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

not if they drop behind: not what you initially said.