Lesser known races 2024 edition

[Devil's Elbow]

Lol devils elbow not got a busy day today

This is my local race, not in the situation to take time off work but that's why I'm paying more attention than I normally would to a 1.1.

 

[RedheadDane]

Jez Cox did indeed say that and immediately after said Leeuwarden was in Belgium.

So, he meant Elfstedenrace?

24 riders in the break, among them Thijssen, Herregodts, Van der Hoorn, Van Sintmarkensdijk, and... errr... Intermarché Wanty!

 

[Samamba]

Mostly cross-headwind from here until Dokkum at 20k to go, so things might come back together.

If it's actually 3 minutes to the 2nd group it's done.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Fabio Jakobsen is a thief.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

If it's actually 3 minutes to the 2nd group it's done.

It was reported as 1:10 when I posted, but it definitely looks over for G2 now.

 

[Roku]

So, he meant Elfstedenrace?

24 riders in the break, among them Thijssen, Herregodts, Van der Hoorn, Van Sintmarkensdijk, and... errr... Intermarché Wanty!

Probably Huub Artz since the vast majority of the riders in the leading group were present in an original move of 13 riders.

The move is great for Wanty, hope Thijssen manages to finish it off.

 

[Samamba]

It was reported as 1:10 when I posted, but it definitely looks over for G2 now.

Advantage in half now, around 1'30 so it's still possible with this long headwind part. Very possible it splits again in the last 20km tho.

EDIT: 2nd group is basically same size as first group and also not really cooperating so I don't think they'll be coming back

 

[QueenStagiaire]

19 OTLs at the Tour de Langkawi today, a lot of guys joining Mareczko there

 

[yaco]

Groenewegen is poor in cross winds for a big,strong Dutch rider. I see him leading the peleton in group two, when he should have retired to focus on tomorrows race.

 

[Samamba]

This Jelte Krijnsen dude really might be it, impressive once again. Very good transfer from Jayco.

 

[Keldergoat]

Krijnsen doing a De Lie in De Panne move.

 

[Samamba]

It thought it would be done with the big teams having a guy in there, but front group isn't going all out and 2nd group coming closer again. only 20s>. Rijnders not riding in first group, understandable with Walscheid behind.

Also some serious motopacing for the 2nd group for some reason cause it's not even the camera motor doing it

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Laporte's race to lose obviously if this group makes it, but how good would a Krijnsen win in his own backyard or a Van der Hoorn win after 18 months of recovery be?

 

[yaco]

This Jelte Krijnsen dude really might be it, impressive once again. Very good transfer from Jayco.

Agree. Jayco are so weak in Classics. He can make a difference.

 

[Samamba]

Crash in 2nd group. That either ends the chase or it makes Intermarché going full as they have 2 guys in the 2nd group of like 5 riders.

Looks like it is ending the chase.

 

[Samamba]

Taco is gone

 

[Tim Cahill]

Err what are they doing

 

[Samamba]

Is Laporte dead cause that's some weird choices he has been making

 

[Netserk]

Laporte rides for Taco?

 

[Tim Cahill]

Does Laporte not realise he's the overwhelming favourite?

 

[Samamba]

Laporte literally had to watch one rider and he lets him go.

 

[Landeirovic]

Laporte is so bad

 

[Tim Cahill]

Great to see the familiar bobbing style take the win at batman elfdance

 

[Netserk]

If Taco signs for Visma next year, it makes sense. And Laporte was beaten in the sprint, so I don't blame him too much for not taking responsibility to chase Taco down.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

That might be the happiest I've been for any rider all season.