La Flèche Wallonne Féminine 2023, one day classic, April 19 (women's)

[Lequack]

The best women are back from Amstel Gold. Last year it was Cavalli who overpowered Van Vleuten on the line, followed by Vollering 10 seconds behind. But this year the roles might be reversed. The queen of Mur De Huy retired, Anna can der Breggen won it 7 time in succession.

Notable riders: Cavalli, Van Vleuter, Vollering, Longo Borghini, Kopecky, Persico, Lippert, Ludwig, Labous, Garcia, Niewiadoma, Faulkner, Van Anrooij

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[Lequack]

Also taking part is Lizzie Deignan

https://twitter.com/x/status/1647953186882289664

View: https://twitter.com/lizziedeignan/status/1647953186882289664

 

[Lequack]

UPDATE | Jumbo-Visma without Fem van Empel in Walloon Arrow: “Due to physical discomfort”

Jumbo-Visma zonder Fem van Empel in Waalse Pijl: "Wegens fysieke ongemakken"

Fem van Empel zal woensdag toch niet aan de start verschijnen van de Waalse Pijl. De 20-jarige renster was voorzien voor de midweekse klassieker, maar maakt geen deel uit van de definitieve selectie van de Nederlandse formatie. Het is voorlopig nog onduidelijk waarom Van Empel niet van de partij...

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[Libertine Seguros]

Still very tempting to predict Anna van der Breggen to climb out of the team car and still set the best time up the Mur

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Deignan wasn't set to return before the Vuelta in May, but I guess the list of unavailable Trek riders grew too long in the end. It might not be a bad idea to get another race in before starting a week-long one though.

A shame we won't see Fem in the race, but hopefully her MTB campaign won't be affected by the current issue.

I'm surprised to see Kopecky being on the preliminary start lists at PCS and FC, cause as far I know she's going to Canada to compete in the next track Nations Cup event during the weekend. Sure Viviani was able to win a track race just a few hours after he had finished in the top 10 in a road race, but he didn't have to travel across the Atlantic in-between them.

Still very tempting to predict Anna van der Breggen to climb out of the team car and still set the best time up the Mur

Well 8 is obviously a much better number than 7, but I'm not sure the current version of Vollering is willing to work her ass off for anyone but herself.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Deignan wasn't set to return before the Vuelta in May, but I guess the list of unavailable Trek riders grew too long in the end. It might not be a bad idea to get another race in before starting a week-long one though.

A shame we won't see Fem in the race, but hopefully her MTB campaign won't be affected by the current issue.

I'm surprised to see Kopecky being on the preliminary start lists at PCS and FC, cause as far I know she's going to Canada to compete in the next track Nations Cup event during the weekend. Sure Viviani was able to win a track race just a few hours after he had finished in the top 10 in a road race, but he didn't have to travel across the Atlantic in-between them.



Well 8 is obviously a much better number than 7, but I'm not sure the current version of Vollering is willing to work her ass off for anyone but herself.

That's fine, they can just work to get Demi into position at the bottom of the final hill, then Anna will just go at the precise spot she always does and win.

 

[BR2]

Come on, Liane...

 

[awavey]

UPDATE | Jumbo-Visma without Fem van Empel in Walloon Arrow: “Due to physical discomfort”

Jumbo-Visma zonder Fem van Empel in Waalse Pijl: "Wegens fysieke ongemakken"

Fem van Empel zal woensdag toch niet aan de start verschijnen van de Waalse Pijl. De 20-jarige renster was voorzien voor de midweekse klassieker, maar maakt geen deel uit van de definitieve selectie van de Nederlandse formatie. Het is voorlopig nog onduidelijk waarom Van Empel niet van de partij...

www.wielerflits.nl

google translated it as "the young rider does not feel completely armpit fresh on a physical level." Im guessing thats not the actual problem

 

[Lequack]

google translated it as "the young rider does not feel completely armpit fresh on a physical level." Im guessing thats not the actual problem

Maybe it's a Dutch expression.

 

[awavey]

Deignan wasn't set to return before the Vuelta in May, but I guess the list of unavailable Trek riders grew too long in the end. It might not be a bad idea to get another race in before starting a week-long one though.

Lizzie had said she was focusing on hitting peak form around the Womens Tour, but if that went she'd have to rethink her whole calendar, so maybe we should have expected it even if Treks roster wasnt looking brilliant at the moment

 

[theyoungest]

Maybe it's a Dutch expression.

It is. If you're not quite 'okselfris' it means that you're not feeling too well.

Van Empel's road campaign is a total write-off, a bit unfortunate but if you're only doing two real races you're not leaving a lot of room for bad luck.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Confirmation that Kopecky is in deed not riding tomorrow. It looks like Vas is once again struggling with sickness and/or injury

https://twitter.com/x/status/1648274297142620161

View: https://twitter.com/teamsdworx/status/1648274297142620161

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

The one race where SD Worx can't use their annoying team strength although Vollering is probably still the favorite.
I'm going with Persico, seems in good form and if I remember correctly she was quite good on the steep parts on PDBF last year. Lippert obviously up there as well but she always seems to lack the extra, Kasia also getting back to form if Amstel is anything to go by.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

The race is underway and the new champion will be crowned in about 3 hours. I'm hoping Van Vleuten will be able to crack them in her final attempt. Weather is better than it was on Sunday, so that shouldn't slow her down this time.

 

[Didinho]

Van Vleuten much better again!

These motards in the chasing group; what is up with that the last weeks.

 

[BR2]

Trek tactically so much better than SD Worx.

 

[BR2]

Trek tactically so much better than SD Worx.

SD Worx can rely on other teams working for them, though.

 

[Didinho]

Interesting situation. Big gap. But the peloton going hard now with SD Worx and Movistar.

 

[Didinho]

Crash!

 

[dobrien]

Crash!

That was a nasty one.. ouch.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Nice attempt by Trek and Spratt, but it looks like it will come down to the usual sprint.

 

[Didinho]

Van Vleuten at the back. Niewiadoma looks really strong. As is Moolman.

 

[dobrien]

Wow, Demi detonates the field...

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Demi is confident, but I'm not sure this is the best tactic.

 

[Didinho]

Demi is confident, but I'm not sure this is the best tactic.

Good moment for Van Vleuten to attack. Lippert looks stronger today.