De Ronde van Vlaanderen (270.8 km), 2024 March 31 (Sunday)

[Nick2413]

I see Philipsen removed from start list for Alpecin

 

[staubsauger]

Alpecin opts for Riesebeek & Laurance as work horses or relais-station in the breakaway instead!

I see Philipsen removed from start list for Alpecin

 

[Sciatic]

I see Philipsen removed from start list for Alpecin

???

 

[KZD]

???

Article in the website confirms it.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ma...rash-is-unfortunate-for-the-tour-of-flanders/

Laurance could do really in this parcours.

 

[Salvarani]

I see Philipsen removed from start list for Alpecin

Focusing on Scheldeprijs and PR makes more sense for him. He would have a hard time doing anything in Ronde.

Pretty much the same schedule as last year for him. Almost identical.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

I love this! Thanks for giving us an inside view. In the photo of folks walking on the Koppenberg it looks even narrower (using two of the walkers as reference) than when we see the full peloton charging up it. It’s astounding that there aren’t even more crashes entering a segment like that!

In fairness, they are probably wider than the average pro-rider.

 

[Winnen]

Did my 3h(05) ride today.

Great ride! I have done the tourist version of Flaunders several times now, and each time, we had to walk up the Koppenberg due to other people walking. I have never finished the Koppenberg on my bike; it continues to be on my to-do list. I did love the ride every time, so many people cheering you on. Amazing.

Did Thomas have something else to offer besides beer and chicken......

 

[Didinho]

Great ride! I have done the tourist version of Flaunders several times now, and each time, we had to walk up the Koppenberg due to other people walking. I have never finished the Koppenberg on my bike; it continues to be on my to-do list. I did love the ride every time, so many people cheering you on. Amazing.

Did Thomas have something else to offer besides beer and chicken......

Yeah I was saving myself in the run in so maybe they could go out of the way if they couldn’t do it but we already caught them fast and then someone fell and 2 others behind us who tried to ride the muddy part. That’s a reason why I would never do the cyclo, with thousands of people.
Today was just unlucky this group came from the other side just before us. On the other hills no riders in our way.

Didn’t asked but I could’ve used some..

 

[CyclistAbi]

Hard to see beyond van der Poel. Although him now being such a big favourite he and his team will need to control everything. With a bit of luck hence there is a chance Moho winning it.

 

[proffate]

I need that jacket...

edit: wow, it was just one google image search away: https://lilbeesbohemian.com/products/mens-cafe-brown-suede-sherpa-lined-jean-style-jacket

 

[dazaau]

Focusing on Scheldeprijs and PR makes more sense for him. He would have a hard time doing anything in Ronde.

Pretty much the same schedule as last year for him. Almost identical.

Surely he would have been useful to do time on the front and help bring things back together before 50k to go? He is very strong. And mvdp has done so much for him at the tour and MSR one wonders what Jasper has or will ever do for mvdp?

 

[Salvarani]

Surely he would have been useful to do time on the front and help bring things back together before 50k to go? He is very strong. And mvdp has done so much for him at the tour and MSR one wonders what Jasper has or will ever do for mvdp?

They have other riders for that though.

Probably isnt good for Jasper before Scheldeprijs and PR.

MVDP wanted to do that though. Tour as prep for Worlds. Win-win for everyone.

As MSR played out, win-win for everyone.

Jasper in some ways played a great part in the PR win for MVDP last year. Win-win for everyone.

So far their partnership seems to work great.

Ronde is probably not the best race for that. It doesnt suit Philipsen. It is too hard.

 

[Oldermanish]

His only chance to win if he will ride away with Kung, podium is doable

....Or someone else. No one is riding away solo, IMO

 

[Sciatic]

In fairness, they are probably wider than the average pro-rider.

Ha! Yeah, I had that thought as well

 

[Oldermanish]

I need that jacket...

edit: wow, it was just one google image search away: https://lilbeesbohemian.com/products/mens-cafe-brown-suede-sherpa-lined-jean-style-jacket

Most Idaho truck stops have them or something like it. Now that I live here the lack of retail clothing outlets for anything other than Gucci ski clothes is pretty narrow. One note: you'll find the coat sizing somewhat more...er, LARGE.

 

[dazaau]

They have other riders for that though.

Probably isnt good for Jasper before Scheldeprijs and PR.

MVDP wanted to do that though. Tour as prep for Worlds. Win-win for everyone.

As MSR played out, win-win for everyone.

Jasper in some ways played a great part in the PR win for MVDP last year. Win-win for everyone.

So far their partnership seems to work great.

Ronde is probably not the best race for that. It doesnt suit Philipsen. It is too hard.

Jasper almost put mvdp on the ground at PR.

Good for the team and Jasper, that's it.

 

[Sciatic]

In case someone hasn’t posted this yet:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773796917723496884

View: https://x.com/jtratnik/status/1773796917723496884?s=46&t=gilcCUZqZuJoirVJ-hR54g

 

[proffate]

Most Idaho truck stops have them or something like it. Now that I live here the lack of retail clothing outlets for anything other than Gucci ski clothes is pretty narrow. One note: you'll find the coat sizing somewhat more...er, LARGE.

thanks -- wife already vetoed it unfortunately

 

[proffate]

In case someone hasn’t posted this yet:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773796917723496884

View: https://x.com/jtratnik/status/1773796917723496884?s=46&t=gilcCUZqZuJoirVJ-hR54g

pretty soon vingo will be compelled to ride as the last visma man standing

 

[Danskebjerge]

Mads Pedersen says he has a lot of fluid in his body due to the many blows he received. As I expected when I saw the crash, he won't be 100% ready for Flanders. I believe with his weakened team in mind, he would have to be more thant 100% ready if he were to have a chance of winning.

Pedersen also states that the crash was the only thing that was not allowed to happen the other day - the result was irrelevant (I just mention this after someone in this forum claimed that pro riders always go full throttle no matter what race it is).

 

[Savant12]

My memory is that he tried to attack the favorites group numerous times but did not get a gap and no one would work with him, they were basically all willing to track stand while the early group was still up the road. It actually seemed like Canc had just given up completely but attacked one last time on an almost invisible rise and finally shook off Thor et al and then somehow managed to chase down everyone but Vansummeren in the last handful of Ks.

Yeah, you're right! Cancellara was heavily marked in that edition. Watched a replay again and he almost dropped Thor on a cobble section but he got held up by motos and had to drift back into the group.

I think my vision of the 2013 edition was Canc playing it canny after 2011.

 

[Didinho]

The cyclo for tourists is today. In the rain. Tomorrow will be dry.

 

[Salvarani]

Mads Pedersen says he has a lot of fluid in his body due to the many blows he received. As I expected when I saw the crash, he won't be 100% ready for Flanders. I believe with his weakened team in mind, he would have to be more thant 100% ready if he were to have a chance of winning.

Pedersen also states that the crash was the only thing that was not allowed to happen the other day - the result was irrelevant (I just mention this after someone in this forum claimed that pro riders always go full throttle no matter what race it is).

Easy to say now but since he was looking so good, done both E3 and G-W... he shouldnt have started in Dwars. Maybe they should taken the safe route and done a harder ride in training or something during the week instead, when it was looking so good for them.

Crashes always happen in these races and always someone or a couple of riders missing when it is time for the Ronde. Some a bit bruised and battered.

Pedersen should still have a chance of podium but beating MVDP will be very difficult now, unless the other falls ill or has bad luck tomorrow.

 

[Lequack]

No Tratnik as well

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773796917723496884

View: https://twitter.com/JTratnik/status/1773796917723496884

 

[search]

No Tratnik as well

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773796917723496884

View: https://twitter.com/JTratnik/status/1773796917723496884

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