E3 Harelbeke, 28 March, 2014 (1.WT)

[Flamin]

What a great race. Omloop, Kuurne, Dwars, now E3 all delivered big time.

Interesting to see Sagan struggling on Oude Kwaremont. I hope it was due to the big effort he put in on Paterberg, jumping from way back to 5th place or something. If not, that doesn't really bode well for Paris-Roubaix.

 

[rainman]

What a great race. Omloop, Kuurne, Dwars, now E3 all delivered big time.

Interesting to see Sagan struggling on Oude Kwaremont. I hope it was due to the big effort he put in on Paterberg, jumping from way back to 5th place or something. If not, that doesn't really bode well for Paris-Roubaix.

Did you mean RVV? PR will be a whole different animal.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

well.. Stannard got his win because he was incredibly strong that day. Vansummeren's main strength was having a teammate who happens to be an incredibly efficient wheelsucker on cobbles. he is a decent rider, no doubt, but that's not how id define "well-deserved".

I still think it's amazing how people on this forum seem to have no clue about cycling tactics.

 

[Netserk]

Vansummeren was far stronger than Stannard is. A really nice win of his.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Yeah, Vansummeren in the years before and after was still one of the 5 strongest on roubaix cobbles.

Also, can you imagine what Terpstra is thinking here?

 

[Flamin]

Did you mean RVV? PR will be a whole different animal.

No, I meant Paris-Roubaix. Of course it's not the best sign for Ronde either, but even less so for PR, which he's aiming for this year as well.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Indeed, Sagan is struggling when they go REALLY fast on cobbles and it's not steep uphill

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Also, can you imagine what Terpstra is thinking here?

"nice flowers"

 

[ILovecycling]

The record is Boonen with 5 wins

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/record_1?q=record
also is something what has been recorded

What a great race. Omloop, Kuurne, Dwars, now E3 all delivered big time.

Interesting to see Sagan struggling on Oude Kwaremont. I hope it was due to the big effort he put in on Paterberg, jumping from way back to 5th place or something. If not, that doesn't really bode well for Paris-Roubaix.

Do you have a video of Pater-Kwaaremont duo?I cant find any.

 

[Flamin]

Do you have a video of Pater-Kwaaremont duo?I cant find any.

Paterberg starts at 1:14:00

 

[ExtraSpoke]

Indeed, Sagan is struggling when they go REALLY fast on cobbles and it's not steep uphill

It is wise to struggle a bit
Sagan did not have to go 100% at any point. Even when he had a few meters to cover, he showed no urgency and closed the gaps while expending minimal energy.
The result of this tactic was obvious in the final kms. He was much fresher (besides to stronger and faster) than his rivals. He didn't have to, but it looked like he could easily attack them if he needed.

 

[ILovecycling]

Paterberg starts at 1:14:00

Thanks a lot.

That G attack on Kwaaremont was impressive.I think Sagan struggled due to his horrible positioning on Pater and Kwaaremont.He shuold improve this.

I think Stybar is in great form too.He answered on all Canc attacks from the crash

 

[Volderke]

Indeed, Sagan is struggling when they go REALLY fast on cobbles and it's not steep uphill

like here, no? (to make it easy, go to 1:40)
http://sporza.be/cm/sporza/videozon...aanderen/MV_130331_RVV_Oude_Kwaremont_laatste

Think before you post.

 

[tomorrow]

Indeed, Sagan is struggling when they go REALLY fast on cobbles and it's not steep uphill

this is very true, last year, he actually explained, that P-R is not that suitable for him, as there is big difference in his position on bike compared to fabian e.g.. Sagan sit too much in the front, which is causing there is not enough weight placed on the rear wheel to allow him being more comfortable. This is however not happening during the steeper parts on cobbles due to obious physics reasons. So there is actually very "scientific" explanation for your statement.

Actually, I am very curious how he will do in P-R.

 

[ILovecycling]

this is very true, last year, he actually explained, that P-R is not that suitable for him, as there is big difference in his position on bike compared to fabian e.g.. Sagan sit too much in the front, which is causing there is not enough weight placed on the rear wheel to allow him being more comfortable. This is however not happening during the steeper parts on cobbles due to obious physics reasons. So there is actually very "scientific" explanation for your statement.

Actually, I am very curious how he will do in P-R.

Very interesting, I dont know that about Sagan.
Still think that his max in Roubaix is TOP5, Cancellara and Omega guys are too strong on flat roads and he hasnt got an experience with Roubaix pave secteurs.
But I hope he will surprise me