Lesser known races 2024 edition

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Just caught the finale of Nokere Koerse. Classic Rickaert waving from side to side after his job is done until someone collides with him.

It's both. Rickaert absolutely shouldnt do what he was doing (and it's more that he always does this stuff), but obviously Ackermanns move is also DQ worthy.

He won't get one tho as there won't be a complaint cause he didn't win.
 
Weird. I still expect him to DNS.

According to HNB he's not even starting MSR anymore. Not sure what to believe. Weird stuff going on at UAE.

In interviews after finish he still seemed to be under the impression he was gonna go to Italy next for MSR. We'll see tomorrow if he starts I guess.

EDIT: Ok HNB just went off that UAE tweet and they made a mistake. Wellens is on his way to Milaan (luckily).
 
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Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut. (1.pro) 196.2 km
startlist at https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/gp-de-denain/2024/startlist
Start 11.15 CET TV from 14.00 CET
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Blackmore is down for the Israel Premier Tech Academy and I think the reason why is that the WT team has 30 riders and that is the maximum allowed. If someone drops out and Blackmore moves up to the WT team, then I believe he can take the points with him.
 
Grand Prix de Denain - Porte du Hainaut today- 14 C and last year's winner Molano is here.
Cobble sections today -

KMTITLELENGTH (KM)
116.512. Carnières (Secteur Robert Mintkiewicz)2.2
123.711. Saint-Vaast-en-Cambrésis2.7
127.110. Quievy1.6
131.59. Saint-Python1.5
138.68. Vertain2.3
145.97. Escarmain1.4
152.76. Capelle1.7
164.25. Verchain-Maugré (Secteur Jean Luc Derche)1.6
166.94. Quérénaing2.5
1703. Maing1.6
177.92. Thiant1.7
183.91. Avesnes-le-Sec1.8
Edit - something new to watch out for- new safety barriers -
"The traditional metal barriers have been replaced by solid yellow polymer safety barriers 1.40 m high which, underlines their designer, offer optimal protection for runners and spectators. The tilt angle of 70 degrees relative to the ground ensures that spectators are kept at a safe distance. And, the main advantage, in the event of an impact the polymer cushions them.
These innovative barriers are one of the security solutions from a Belgian company based in Wevelgem and specialized in industrial security: Boplan. Adopted by the major Flemish races, they are installed for the first time in France."
 
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If someone drops out and Blackmore moves up to the WT team, then I believe he can take the points with him.
Unfortunately it doesn't work like that.

Spare a thought though for Kern and Cobo. This was them before the stage......

View: https://twitter.com/EqKernPharma/status/1768098709047218632


......and then after their mugging. :cry:

View: https://twitter.com/EqKernPharma/status/1768146673610416383