E3 Prijs Vlanderen-Harelbelke

[scottsmack]

pozzato has a better chance on his own, Roesselare was dragging him down

 

[pedaling squares]

Pippo really starting to struggle.

Maybe God can stop judging him and give him a wee push.

 

[Ibanez]

Heartbreaking for Pippo, Spartacus sits up and and starts to close but then Boonen puts the pressure on again.

For me, I think Boonen takes it. Seems to be the strongest and with only 3 of them Flecha and Canc would probably have to work together to shake him off.

 

[ak-zaaf]

I better spartacus takes this one.
Then Boonen beats flecha in the sprint for second.

I like Canc and Boonen both. And Flecha, but I don't think he has a chance.
Kinda hope Boonen wins his 5th.

 

[jsoeee]

Maybe God can stop judging him and give him a wee push.

A moto infront of him like the Boonen group would be usefull too..

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

Neither Spartacus or Flecha will want it to come to a sprint.

 

[sublimit]

it will be difficult now for Flecha. but another great ride by him though.

 

[scottsmack]

Heartbreaking for Pippo, Spartacus sits up and and starts to close but then Boonen puts the pressure on again.

For me, I think Boonen takes it. Seems to be the strongest and with only 3 of them Flecha and Canc would probably have to work together to shake him off.

He should get in the team car and save his mojo for tomorrow. Riding 30ks a full gas for 4th is an exercise in futility.

 

[Ibanez]

Neither Spartacus or Flecha will want it to come to a sprint. Attacks will happen. I think it will be a solo win.

Well yes, but with only 3 in the front group I think it will be easily covered, especially when Tommy B appears the strongest.

I dunno. Great race. Shame Pippo didn't make it.

 

[Eyeballs Out]

Cancellara and Flecha should have let Boonen do most of the work

 

[pedaling squares]

A moto infront of him like the Boonen group would be usefull too..

No doubt. He's lost his chance now but he's had the ride of the race IMO. Too bad that energy could not be spent off the front.

 

[Highlander]

I don't know if this is just the coverage, but it looks like Flecha is at the back more than the other 2 and when he does take a pull, it seems to be shorter. I wonder if he's trying to save some energy to try something soon.

 

[pedaling squares]

I don't know if this is just the coverage, but it looks like Flecha is at the back more than the other 2 and when he does take a pull, it seems to be shorter. I wonder if he's trying to save some energy to try something soon.

An attack might be his only chance... I'd be surprised if he doesn't make a move.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I was unsure whether Boom would be any good on the cobbles, But in his first attempt this year I'm rather impressed thus far.

I still think spartacus. Boonen looks so strong though, AGAIN i'll say it.. he will win RVV

 

[sublimit]

Cancellara has been on the wrong end motor pacing himself though, Particularly when Contador beat him in an ITT at the TDF .

 

[theyoungest]

I was unsure whether Boom would be any good on the cobbles, But in his first attempt this year I'm rather impressed thus far.

Boom is the strongest youngster in the race. Speaking of which, where is EBH?

 

[Mellow Velo]

Rain. Flecha is getting it easy, but he's still going to struggle.

 

[ak-zaaf]

I saw 1 Xacobea guy during the broadcast today. Did anyone do better?

 

[sublimit]

Boom is the strongest youngster in the race. Speaking of which, where is EBH?

Probably waiting to defend Gent-W tommorow

 

[ingsve]

Boom is the strongest youngster in the race. Speaking of which, where is EBH?

Flecha was the only Sky rider who had a good position when they entered Paterberg so the others had no chance of following.

 

[jsoeee]

Cancellara has been on the wrong end motor pacing himself though, Particularly when Contador beat him in an ITT at the TDF .

Yeah i wasn't trying to imply a conspiracy, it was just quite obvious in one section that the front group had 2 motos to choose from for 20 seconds or so as they were trying to pull away. I'm sure it evens out in the end..

 

[Ibanez]

I saw 1 Xacobea guy during the broadcast today. Did anyone do better?

Nope, you beat me

 

[theyoungest]

Flecha was the only Sky rider who had a good position when they entered Paterberg so the others had no chance of following.

Ah, I see.

 

[zapata]

Pozzato joined by Rabobank now. Think they can catch them? Doesn't look like it. 15 km left to do it.

 

[Ibanez]

Rabo refusing to give up.

So, predictions?

I say Boonen in a sprint between the 3. Rabobank not to get within 30 seconds. Obvious option I know.