E3 Harelbeke, Friday 25th March 2016, 206.4km, WT

[Jakub]

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Is there a single rider in the world that Sagan could beat in a 1vs1 sprint at this point?

I'm thinking he'd maybe have a chance vs Pozzovivo, but then again, maybe not...

Bertie.


What a sad day for cycling today. Stupid sky.

 

[carolina]

not a single etixx on the top 10!!!!!!!!

 

[Akuryo]

EQS not even in the top 10 ...

 

[LaFlorecita]

Un-freaking-believable that Sagan lost that - and to a Sky rider too, yuck

 

[Gigs_98]

I think the only one who will be able to stay with Cancellara next weekend will be Sagan but it looks like Cancellara could ride backwards and still beat Sagan in a 1 on 1 sprint.

 

[Billie]

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not a single etixx on the top 10!!!!!!!!

Boonen was 6th

 

[VanBsr]

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not a single etixx on the top 10!!!!!!!!

Cancellara didn't win so probably this is a win for them.

 

[TMP402]

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not a single etixx on the top 10!!!!!!!!

LOL

 

[Hayabusa]

Re: Re:

Is there a single rider in the world that Sagan could beat in a 1vs1 sprint at this point?

I'm thinking he'd maybe have a chance vs Pozzovivo, but then again, maybe not...

Bertie.


What a sad day for cycling today. Stupid sky.

Yeah really sad day for a class rider like Kwiatkowski to win a race. I mean the way he rides so aggressively and is prepared to takes chances and entertain disgusts me as well... Donut.

 

[yespatterns]

In all fairness, Sagan is the only reason they stayed away. Took a lot longer pulls, but they both had great rides.

 

[PremierAndrew]

I think the only one who will be able to stay with Cancellara next weekend will be Sagan but it looks like Cancellara could ride backwards and still beat Sagan in a 1 on 1 sprint.

 

[Pricey_sky]

It's getting to the point where, despite being one of the fastest men in the bunch, any rider who's with Sagan at the end of a long day know they can beat him. Happening time and time again now wether it be a reduced bunch or just 2/3 riders out in front with him.

 

[rehy90]

the difference between Sagan and Kwiat is that Kwiat has a really strong sprint at the end of long races...he would probably beat Sagan today even if he started his sprint from the front

 

[trucido]

I think the only one who will be able to stay with Cancellara next weekend will be Sagan but it looks like Cancellara could ride backwards and still beat Sagan in a 1 on 1 sprint.

Cancellara could take 3 minutes to change his bike and he'd still beat Sagan 1v1.

 

[Jspear]

 

[Gigs_98]

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not a single etixx on the top 10!!!!!!!!

This makes the race even better

 

[TomLPC]

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Is there a single rider in the world that Sagan could beat in a 1vs1 sprint at this point?

I'm thinking he'd maybe have a chance vs Pozzovivo, but then again, maybe not...

Uran

 

[Valv.Piti]

I think Kwiato surely has to be one of the biggest favourites for Flanders now! Damn nice race.

 

[pedromiguelmartins]

Sagan looked mighty, even putting the hurt in kwiat before, but he is consistently murdered in the final kick. Strade, San Remo, Tirreno, e3...

It's not like he is weak. He's always there against different riders. Me thinks that it is something like Pinot and descents.

I still remember Peter's win against Greipel in that tour. I can't believe that he's so much worse today.

 

[PremierAndrew]

Can't help but think Sagan lacks a bit of mental strength too after all these 2nd places

 

[Jspear]

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Un-freaking-believable that Sagan lost that - and to a Sky rider too, yuck

Kwiatkowski is a great bike racer. He'll find his way onto a normal team soon.

 

[Billie]

Holy cow Vannieuwkerke can wank off over Cancellara now. I get sick from listening to him talking about Cancellara.

 

[the asian]

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Un-freaking-believable that Sagan lost that - and to a Sky rider too, yuck

There's no reason to hate Kwiat just because he joined Sky.

Amazing rider !

 

[gunara]

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Can't help but think Sagan lacks a bit of mental strength too after all these 2nd places

Even the way he stirred his bike in some last corners showed that it has started to get deep into his head.

 

[SKSemtex]

I am quite sure Sagan would have easily won this just sitting in the group and folowing th moves.

He is not cancelara. He will never be. Somebody should tell him to stop start atacking before 10km line.