Lesser known races 2025 edition

[Netserk]

I don't know the Alpecin riders well enough to say. But they must be happy to sprint against Kubis.

 

[Tim Cahill]

If this is the one I'm thinking of then any Dutchman left should be looking to stick in a move with about 10k to go, you are guaranteed to get a willing domestique for free from the race organisers.

Frank van den Broek knows clearly.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Blether Blythe Blather

 

[Netserk]

Huising in pursuit? No, it was Nordhagen.

 

[Netserk]

Larsen shaking his thighs. Cramp coming up?

 

[Netserk]

Everything is almost back together.

 

[Netserk]

Rickaert is still in the peloton (30-40 riders) for Alpecin.

 

[Samamba]

Peloton isn't far, but depends on how many domestiques left there. Cause front group does work well together

It's Alpecin (for Uhlig?) and Lotto (for Menten) working

Gap is 16 seconds, looks impossible but at the moment it's just 6 vs only 2 in the peloton working

 

[Tim Cahill]

Gap seems more than the 14 seconds on PCS

 

[Tim Cahill]

Yeah they look done

 

[Samamba]

Think break got this. They have an advantage on these roads and it's still only Rickaert and Eeman working in peloton.

They need to keep riding till the sprint tho

Smith is pretty fast, could be first win for Intermarché

EDIT: ok they look closer now. 10 seconds but one guy gone for Lotto. De Buyst on his own isn't gonna do it

 

[search]

Gap seems more than the 14 seconds on PCS

PCS also lists the wrong guy in the break. It's still Larsen, not Boven.

 

[Netserk]

Johannink has looked strongest of those out in front, but Van den Broek is also driving the group.

 

[Samamba]

This is gonna be one of those races where break stays ahead cause 2 sprintteams don't want to sacrifice their leadout. Alpecin isn't doing anything right now for example, doubt Lotto will use De Schuyteneer already.

And because of the moto lmao

 

[Tim Cahill]

Dodgy narrowish cobblestone finish could get interesting if enough people come into it, luckily it's quite nice at the moment.

 

[Samamba]

Peloton not riding anymore, they are done

 

[Netserk]

Surprised no one in front wants to be the *** who doesn't pull.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Every team behind is Intermarche riding for Bini in a cobbled classic with a big favourite up the road.

 

[Samamba]

I think Johanninck wins, this is his race. He looks good and isn't slow. On paper Smith should be fastest tho. Vervenne also not slow. Van den Broek probably best in the race tho.

 

[Netserk]

Larsen all-in for 7th.

 

[Samamba]

WTF DID LARSEN DO?

Just took away a big win from Flanders to gift one to Intermarché.

Intermarché finally a win

 

[Tim Cahill]

Dion Smith takes what I think is their first win?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Nice win for Intermarche. Meanwhile in Greece we have 20km to go:

View: https://youtu.be/G4XdO3eWjrQ

 

[tobydawq]

WTF DID LARSEN DO?

Just took away a big win from Flanders to gift one to Intermarché.

Intermarché finally a win

He likely hoped he could win himself?

 

[Samamba]

He likely hoped he could win himself?

You are obviously never ever winning like that. It's a very weird move.

Also pretty weird ride from Johanninck/TDT honestly today when you have Kubis in peloton and obviously don't have anything left anymore.