Lesser known races 2024 edition

[staubsauger]

IMHO De Lie just did a hard training stint under race conditions. Like Küng yesterday. Old school approach. Result was interesting at 2nd sight. Hence why he closed down that gap with a full effort still.

I guess at either Dwaars door Vlaanderen or Gent - Wevelgem he races more sensible for a result. Before mainly following wheels and looking where it leads him at Ronde van Vlaanderen & Paris-Roubaix!

 

[Rob5091]

Well just catching up with today's entertainment - chapeau Mozzato & Arkea! Piped Groenewegen who seemed to run out of speed or went from too far out. De Lie (Arnaud) as always involved and Milan (the elder)'s lead out man Consonni a 4th spot.

 

[Rob5091]

The season is really underway now with tomorrow (Saturdays) top race (there might be one in Italy ...)
Classic Loire Atlantique (1.1 the only races worth watching) 182.8 km
Startlist at https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/classic-loire-atlantique/2024/startlist
Start 12.30 CET, TV maybe on Youtube -

Lots of going around and around - 11 laps

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

Great win for Mozzato and Arkea! Only partially spoiled by Capiot's collarbone? Too bad he was flying aswell.

 

[Roku]

Strange tactics by Wanty not making Van Sintmartensdijk bury himself after De Moeren. They could have saved Mihkels for the circuit laps.

By the way, Mihkels is progressing a lot. He was really strong both on Nokere and yesterday.

 

[Rob5091]

To follow Classic Loire-Atlantique, it seems we have only text updates on directvelo
https://www.directvelo.com/direct/5613/classic-loire-atlantique-2024

 

[TourOfSardinia]

To follow Classic Loire-Atlantique, it seems we have only text updates on directvelo
https://www.directvelo.com/direct/5613/classic-loire-atlantique-2024

LiveStats for Classic Loire Atlantique 2024 One day race

Follow Classic Loire Atlantique 2024 One day race here. Live situation and background statistics and information on riders.

www.procyclingstats.com

 

[DNP-Old]

Adria Regada, from the lovely lands of Andorra, finished 2nd today in Berriatua. Hernandez Esquisabel, sign that boy. And hurry up, please.

 

[Rob5091]

Chapeau - Paul Lapeira & Decathlon AG2R - he might not be Pogacar but went from 20 km out and hung on to win at Classic Loire Atlantique.
3 min 30 sec video on youtube (in French) with some highlights & interview with the winner at

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ90uxkZvhU

 

[Rob5091]

Lots of races today (Sunday) - one to watch for - Cholet - Pays de la Loire (1.1 the only races worth watching) 204.7 km Start 11.45 CET, TV from 15.00 CET. Startlist at https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/cholet-pays-de-loire/2024/startlist From the official website,
"The start will be given at 11:45 a.m. on Avenue Anatole Manceau in Cholet. After 150 kilometers of a route leading the riders to the edge of the city, an 8-kilometer circuit in the city with 7 crossings on the line will conclude this new edition."

Finishing circuit with it's many corners -

Last year was won by FDJ's Pithie who has since gone on to greater things. Lapeira who won yesterday is down for the start as is Sam Bennet, Perez for Cofidis and no less then 4 Brits riding for FDJ.

 

[RedheadDane]

and no less then 4 Brits riding for FDJ.

FDJ are quickly becoming the most British French team.

 

[Rob5091]

FDJ are quickly becoming the most British French team.

Entente Cordiale, 2024!

 

[staubsauger]

There's a live stream for Dorpenomloop Rucphen.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbYVe9ftotE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dorpenomlooprucphen.nl%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title


Cycling Sunday is saved!

 

[RedheadDane]

I think Van Mechelen won Rucphen.

Couldn't quite understand the commentators...

Edit: PCS says Dorussen.

 

[DNP-Old]

Bennett stealing money again. How do you even get dropped here?

 

[RedheadDane]

Bennett stealing money again. How do you even get dropped here?

Some way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day...

 

[DNP-Old]

Do wonder what Gruel can do here, if he's still there. He ain't slow.

 

[DNP-Old]

Mate, what the hell are they feeding Paul Lapeira? This man has countered just about every attack in the last 20 kilometers.

 

[DNP-Old]

Decathlon is impeccable.

 

[Samamba]

Decathlon is impeccable.

Its similar to Lotto. Their youngsters needed time but now they're breaking through.

On the other hand, the field in these races is the lowest of the lowest for a pro race ofcourse, but Lapeira was miles above the rest this weekend so it says something.

 

[RedheadDane]

Impressive win!

 

[KZD]

Mate, what the hell are they feeding Paul Lapeira? This man has countered just about every attack in the last 20 kilometers.

Second win in two days, he must be well fed.

 

[DNP-Old]

Matyas Kopecky 5th. Best Novo Nordisk result ever?

 

[Samamba]

Arkea not in the top 10 here is special. Mozzato completely collapsed in the last 100m.

Also Israel maybe wasn't the smartest not making Blackmore pro already giving the amount of UCI points he scored already (riding for their pro team), with Van Asbroeck they're doing the opposite. Scored 155 UCI points in 2 days while being the only pro in his team.

 

[Rob5091]

2 for 2 this weekend - chapeau Lapeira!