La Flèche Wallonne 2022, one day race, April 20

[Velolover2]

The teams are rolling out the red carpet for Pog.

They missed their only chance when he was 0:40 back from the puncture.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

Simon attempting to close the gap like a car(r).


Yes! I had to make that pun.

But it's not a Grenadier 4x4 so doesn't matter to GCN.

 

[noob]

Why not both? The stage in the Alps finished before the finale here started.

I did. Just meaning this is supposed to be a better race with better contenders yet it's so far a snoozefest

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Liege has been a lot better in recent years. Jungels’ win was great, and it’s been a very competitive race every year since.

It's still a race where everyone waits for the final hill, the only difference is that it's 10 kilometres further from the line. It's been discussed to death but they really should get rid of Roche aux Faucons too, having Redoute be the last hard hill, with a better run-in, followed by Forges and maybe another easier climb. Basically following the style of the Amstel revamp in completion rather than the halfway house they've currently implemented.

Also I miss the drag to the line in Ans, it would have worked a lot better if they'd kept the 1990s finale without Saint-Nicolas. Example: the 1992 race, with a much harder central section and Redoute as the last big climb (and a different drag in Ans).

 

[Tim Cahill]

Martinez must be hiding some truly legendary form because they're riding this like its a 2015 tour stage.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Cofigewiss?

 

[glassmoon]

only one team tried... cowards!

 

[Samamba]

Remy Rochas with a monster solo win

 

[Tim Cahill]

Pretty impressive attack, hopefully they all look around and completely stuff up the chase.

 

[Velolover2]

Liege has been a lot better in recent years. Jungels’ win was great, and it’s been a very competitive race every year since.

I think we all agree that the new route is a step in the right direction. Liege is nice for about 15 km as opposed to the final km in the Valverde heydays. And now, tactics play a much bigger role.

But my guess is that Devil wants 50 km of pure racing which would require another re-design.

 

[glassmoon]

Release the Kraghen!

 

[Salvarani]

The 15-minute effort home I put in on the bike to watch the last 5km. Let me tell you, they would have had trouble following me today. Luckily for them, I was out of competition.

 

[hayneplane]

Are the Quick Step DS on acid to come out with pointless tactics like sending Vansevenant on the attack who will blatantly lose 30 seconds on Huy at the end. Nobody is chasing because they don’t respect the threat.

Remco at that time would have been the card.

 

[dercuforever]

The 15-minute effort home I put in on the bike to watch the last 5km. Let me tell you, they would have had trouble following me today. Luckily for them, I was out of competition.

perfect day for homeworking

 

[Bolder]

Are the Quick Step DS on acid to come out with pointless tactics like sending Vansevenant on the attack who will blatantly lose 30 seconds on Huy at the end. Nobody is chasing because they don’t respect the threat.

Remco at that time would have been the card.

And we have to watch Mauri bobbleheading up until he's caught...

 

[Velolover2]

Ah, the obligatory pointless attacks on Cherave. Let's just have Thier and make it an elimination race.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Wonder who will win the Primoz Roglic award for 'going too early on the Mur' this year.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

The favourites all out of position...

 

[glassmoon]

Pog done

 

[glassmoon]

Bravo Teuns!!!!!! Brilliant win!

 

[Scarponi]

Valverde even at 40 can almost win this hahaha

 

[Devil's Elbow]

What just happened?

 

[Velolover2]

Wait what?

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Hahalaphilippe. Good tactics by QS.

 

[Pantani_lives]

I told you Bahrain had a strong team, but I didn't expect this.

First Belgian in the Tour of Flanders, and now this...