Dwars door Vlaanderen (1.HC), 23rd of March 2016

[del1962]

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Coquard

Started to celebrate and it cost him. Year of the French sprinters?

He didn't start to celebrate before crossing the line.

if he jumps instead of putting up his arms he wins

If he doesn't attack earlier in the race he wins.

We will never know, ran out of steam because of the race, not a stage of a stage race

 

[luckyboy]

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Lotto winning a cobbled classic must have been ages ago?

Nokere Koerse + Le Samyn last year

 

[Alexandre B.]

Coquard thought he had win in the interview.

He has learn a lesson today.

 

[maltiv]

Today's result show that those who claim Gaviria "certainly" would have won MSR if he didn't crash, are exaggerating.

Sure, he was definitely the fastest guy in the group on paper, but a sprint after a tough classic is very different from a normal sprint.

 

[trucido]

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Today's result show that those who claim Gaviria "certainly" would have won MSR if he didn't crash, are exaggerating.

Sure, he was definitely the fastest guy in the group on paper, but a sprint after a tough classic is very different from a normal sprint.

All the more reason for Sagan and Cancellara to rue their chance at victory had he not crashed.

 

[TMP402]

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Lotto winning a cobbled classic must have been ages ago?

Nokere Koerse + Le Samyn last year

Nokere Koerse is only a semi-classic and Le Samyn isn't a classic.

 

[Alexandre B.]

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Today's result show that those who claim Gaviria "certainly" would have won MSR if he didn't crash, are exaggerating.

Sure, he was definitely the fastest guy in the group on paper, but a sprint after a tough classic is very different from a normal sprint.

Are you referring to MSR, DDV or both?

Because he wasn't the fastest guy left "on paper" in the former at all.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

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He was in like 15th position when Gaviria en Coquard were in 2nd and 3rd position.

Not even a big exaggeration

 

[Pippo_San]

Just a training ride for Pippo.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

 

[CheckMyPecs]

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Just a training ride for Pippo.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

I spy with my little eye... a pair of pathetic little pecs.

 

[jaylew]

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Today's result show that those who claim Gaviria "certainly" would have won MSR if he didn't crash, are exaggerating.

Sure, he was definitely the fastest guy in the group on paper, but a sprint after a tough classic is very different from a normal sprint.

Are you referring to MSR, DDV or both?

Because he wasn't the fastest guy left "on paper" in the former at all.

I'd say he was, despite his youth.

And MSR isn't really a tough classic, just long. And according to most riders, this year's edition was easier than normal. He actually showed more snap bridging the gap at MSR than in the sprint today. In any case, he was much fresher at MSR.

 

[Squire]

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Today's result show that those who claim Gaviria "certainly" would have won MSR if he didn't crash, are exaggerating.

Sure, he was definitely the fastest guy in the group on paper, but a sprint after a tough classic is very different from a normal sprint.

Are you referring to MSR, DDV or both?

Because he wasn't the fastest guy left "on paper" in the former at all.

I'd say he was, despite his youth.

And MSR isn't really a tough classic, just long. And according to most riders, this year's edition was easier than normal. He actually showed more snap bridging the gap at MSR than in the sprint today. In any case, he was much fresher at MSR.

Riding on cobbles in a race for the first time might have cost him some energy too. Still, I didn't expect him to fade that quickly today. The wind might be a huge factor though, when you see that Debusschere and Pippo came from 11th and 12th position when Gaviria was at the front.

 

[BigMac]

Nice win for Debusschere. And even nicer to see Bryan do so well after last month's crash.

Can't wait to watch it later.

 

[Mr.White]

Gaviria has to learn a lot and become much stronger, if he wants some classics big wins. Not going to happen this year... And Coquard could become serious rider!

 

[Bushman]

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This is the same Gaviria guy that would have won the sprint against Démare, right?

No, he would have won the sprint against Sagan and GVA. Demare wouldnt have been in contention

 

[Geraint Too Fast]

DNF ZHUPA Eugert Southeast - Venezuela
DNF TROSINO Mirko Southeast - Venezuela
DNF TEDESCHI Mirko Southeast - Venezuela
DNF FONZI Giuseppe Southeast - Venezuela
DNF DRAPERI Matteo Southeast - Venezuela
DNF DAL COL Andrea Southeast - Venezuela
DNF BERTAZZO Liam Southeast - Venezuela

Good luck next week Pippo.

 

[Billie]

DNF ZHUPA Eugert Southeast - Venezuela
DNF TROSINO Mirko Southeast - Venezuela
DNF TEDESCHI Mirko Southeast - Venezuela
DNF FONZI Giuseppe Southeast - Venezuela
DNF DRAPERI Matteo Southeast - Venezuela
DNF DAL COL Andrea Southeast - Venezuela
DNF BERTAZZO Liam Southeast - Venezuela

Good luck next week Pippo.

next week he won't have them but in Flanders Belleti, Fedi and Busato will be there to help him. Not sure what happened to Zhupa he should be much better

 

[Squire]

DNF ZHUPA Eugert Southeast - Venezuela
DNF TROSINO Mirko Southeast - Venezuela
DNF TEDESCHI Mirko Southeast - Venezuela
DNF FONZI Giuseppe Southeast - Venezuela
DNF DRAPERI Matteo Southeast - Venezuela
DNF DAL COL Andrea Southeast - Venezuela
DNF BERTAZZO Liam Southeast - Venezuela

Good luck next week Pippo.

OMG, he's gonna thirst to death

Speaking of Pozzato, is it just me over-analysing, or did he show good experience when he was on Gaviria's wheel with ~400 to go, then held back (felt/knew about the wind?), dropped a few places, and came flying at the end? Or was he just lucky?

 

[liamito]

Lucky, if he wasn't so afraid of the Trek guys, Pipo would podium for sure.

 

[jmdirt]

Re: Re:

Coquard

Started to celebrate and it cost him. Year of the French sprinters?

He didn't start to celebrate before crossing the line.

He was getting ready to post up. Look at 2:26-2:30 of the cyclingnews recap, he had shut it down and was starting to sit up. If he would have raced three more pedal strokes...

 

[Taxus4a]

What a brave rider GVA, impressive attack, Teprstra was strong but he needed help to have Greg not far.

 

[markene2]

Seems like Pippo is in good form, will be fun to see him in the other classics.

 

[Tonton]

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What a brave rider GVA, impressive attack, Teprstra was strong but he needed help to have Greg not far.

Yes. His detractors should give him a break. If we had more like him, there would be no such thing as a "meh" stage. The dude's got heart.

 

[TMobile41]

Gosh.... this was MUCH MORE interesting than the Volta stage...

 

[jaylew]

Selfless ride from Terpstra. He completely sacrificed himself for the team.