Gent-Wevelgem 2026, March 29

[Dazed and Confused]

Here are the highlights from the 2015 race which featured rain and strong winds:

View: https://youtu.be/pVqMouX1_WU

G was really flying at the time.

 

[RedheadDane]

G was really flying at the time.

Indeed.

Reported. Permaban requested.

I didn't actually mention the name of said race.






Mainly because I'm too lazy.

 

[Sciatic]

Here are the highlights from the 2015 race which featured rain and strong winds:

View: https://youtu.be/pVqMouX1_WU

G was really flying at the time.

Who was it that got blown into the ditch?

 

[theyoungest]

I think it won't be a peloton sprint. With how strong WVA is, who has a free role, I wouldn't be surprised if we get MVDP/WVA duo TT and sprint for the win

But how strong is Van Aert really? He was okay in Strade, okay in Tirreno, but not nearly as strong as MVDP, and then in MSR we couldn't really see how he measured up. Let's be honest, he was lucky to get on the podium.

 

[Berniece]

But how strong is Van Aert really? He was okay in Strade, okay in Tirreno, but not nearly as strong as MVDP, and then in MSR we couldn't really see how he measured up. Let's be honest, he was lucky to get on the podium.

I think he is stronger than last year, which should be enough to win, assuming MVDP is still recovering

 

[Sciatic]

But how strong is Van Aert really? He was okay in Strade, okay in Tirreno, but not nearly as strong as MVDP, and then in MSR we couldn't really see how he measured up. Let's be honest, he was lucky to get on the podium.

Tomorrow should tell us something about that.

 

[Pantani_lives]

Here are the highlights from the 2015 race which featured rain and strong winds:

Such a race will never happen again. Nowadays it would be cancelled by the weather protocol.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Who was it that got blown into the ditch?

G Thomas from Sky.
Edit: On another note, Paolini was the last Italian to win the race.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Van der Poel went super-deep 2 days ago and will be reluctant to do another long solo. Maybe a sprint from a very small group? His best friend Wout should help him.

 

[Heston]

I dont think Van der Poel is looking to do another long solo today. Wouldn't be surprised to see a more defensive approach. But Van Aert and Florian Vermeesch will probably go all out attacking.

 

[Peyresourde]

This is a race I like. In my opinion it is the easiest good race (and the easiest race that should be in the World Tour).
If MvdP wants to win, the logical way should be to escape with guys like Vermeersch or van Aert and win the sprint (unless he wants to go solo again to improve his power record).

 

[RedheadDane]

Who was it that got blown into the ditch?

G.
Like DaC said; he was flying.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

The morning break is done. 8 riders with about 4mins. 210kms to go.
(and no, Burgos didn't manage to get in the break).

 

[Pantani_lives]

The Frenchman in the breakaway, Camille Charret, is the youngest participant. Matthew Brennan is the second youngest.

The oldest two are Luka Mezgec and John Degenkolb - the winner of twelve years ago.

 

[RedheadDane]

The oldest two are Luka Mezgec and John Degenkolb - the winner of twelve years ago.

To be specific, it's Mezceg who's the oldest.

 

[Samamba]

Not enough wind in De Moeren, as expected sadly

 

[Samamba]

So now after De Moeren and after the broadcast there's splits?

 

[Gratemans]

Here are the highlights from the 2015 race which featured rain and strong winds:

View: https://youtu.be/pVqMouX1_WU

G was really flying at the time.

Ah man, how cool was that edition. One of the best races ever.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Red Bull working hard, some of those riders in the second group might feel this effort if the Peloton comes back.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Sam Watson realised he needs to end his race here, as red bulls 5 leaders set a tepid pace on the front of g2.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Most came back after Baneberg, but Brennan and Ganna still with a few meters, will be back shortly though

 

[Didinho]

Around Wout’s position they collided and half the group to a standstill.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Laporte the only Visma rider in the first 50 positions on kemmelberg. Turner and abrahamsen attack. Van aert mechanical?

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Chaos at the minute

 

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