Compare it with other WC circuits. It's between Bergen and Ponferrada.I will be shocked if Philipsen can get around this course - You need to remember GC/Ardennes guys will make this course tough - My outsider is Bardet.
Compare it with other WC circuits. It's between Bergen and Ponferrada.I will be shocked if Philipsen can get around this course - You need to remember GC/Ardennes guys will make this course tough - My outsider is Bardet.
The course is tough - I've been posting this for months - The one advantage, Matthews has is he will have a better preparation in 2022, than in 2021 - He's not racing a full TDF and Vuelta chasing stages like he did in 2021 - Australia also needs to select the right team which I doubt.
Compare it with other WC circuits. It's between Bergen and Ponferrada.
But to the degree that would put Bardet in play? No, far from it.True but there definitely is a tendency now that the courses are ridden more toughly than back then.
Belgium bringing a 3rd team leader besides the 2 divas would be interesting, to say the least...Philipsen has a better chance than any GC rider other than Pogi, maybe him included.
More a back-up plan/threat. If they won't have to fear a big bunch sprint, Van Aert can go on the attack without the responsibility to pull the group away.Belgium bringing a 3rd team leader besides the 2 divas would be interesting, to say the least...
I rode 90% of the course this summer (I have family who live on it).The WC championship route in Wollongong will be one that suits GC/Ardennes types riders - No sprinter type will get through this type - I even have my doubts that Matthews can get through this course.
Closer to Ponferrada with the early climbing, but finishing circuit is similar to BergenCompare it with other WC circuits. It's between Bergen and Ponferrada.
Merlier would be my pick if Lefevre wasn't sittinghim out, he's more likely to finish. Trentin would have a good chance here too under normal circumstancesPhilipsen has a better chance than any GC rider other than Pogi, maybe him included.
Merlier would not be my pick regardless, too much climbing, especially with how one day races are races now.Merlier would be my pick if Lefevre wasn't sittinghim out, he's more likely to finish. Trentin would have a good chance here too under normal circumstances
Does Vingegaard race outside the month of July? I am just kiddingAlso, I dont buy the 'one of the climbers' at all either. I want to see Vingegaard etc. contest the win before I believe it - I wonder if he even wants to go.
May they wlll mark each other out and Pidcock nips away and gets another title.Does Vingegaard race outside the month of July? I am just kidding.
Yeah, this looks like a classic MVDP vs Van Aert throw down. It should be a classic. Though I wouldn't count out an angry Pog, who almost managed to beat MVDP in Flanders.
May they wlll mark each other out and Pidcock nips away and gets another title.
Pidcock could totally win this. JA could do the 3 peat. It's a phenomenal course for this generation of do-everything stars.
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It looks like Benelux Tour 2.0 now that the race has been cancelled for 2022.
They should have replaced the flat Skive stage with another hilly stage since Vingegaard (they are passing his hometown) isn't there.
Apologies to the many Danes on this forum, but I didn't realise there were so many of you in WT teams! And that's just a small selection considering some aren't racing due to teams and other races!
Apologies to the many Danes on this forum, but I didn't realise there were so many of you in WT teams! And that's just a small selection considering some aren't racing due to teams and other races!
If Alaphilippe had his usual preparation I'd have him at the same chance as Wout and Van der Poel, but for now I'd say he's underdone.I am still not fully convinced by Pidcock in such a long course. Alaphilippe on the other hand should be the main favourite together with Van Aert.
Agree on on the first but not sure about VDP. I think the course can test him if its raced hard. Alaphilippe should love it. Based on the racing I have seen this season I think WVA will be the hot favourite on such a course. Don't see the best grand tour riders gapping the best classics riders on this course. Matthews in Tour form has an outside chance. Probably too tough for Ewan especially with the way his season has gone so far. Valverde from a few year years ago would have been licking his lips............how the Belgians approach it with Remco as well is anyone's guess. Hopefully the Aussies are not silly enough to select Porte, O'Connor or Hindley. Simon Clarke has to be included in the team to support Matthews.If Alaphilippe had his usual preparation I'd have him at the same chance as Wout and Van der Poel, but for now I'd say he's underdone.
His relative freshness may work for him though.
Agree on on the first but not sure about VDP. I think the course can test him if its raced hard. Alaphilippe should love it. Based on the racing I have seen this season I think WVA will be the hot favourite on such a course. Don't see the best grand tour riders gapping the best classics riders on this course. Matthews in Tour form has an outside chance. Probably too tough for Ewan especially with the way his season has gone so far. Valverde from a few year years ago would have been licking his lips............how the Belgians approach it with Remco as well is anyone's guess. Hopefully the Aussies are not silly enough to select Porte, O'Connor or Hindley. Simon Clarke has to be included in the team to support Matthews.