VDP didn't look in trouble at any point watching this back, sounds strange given how fast they went but this was honestly an easy win for him. Still think this race doesn't tell us anything about Flanders, worlds apart from this, where I suspect he will get beat.
- Apr 16, 2009
- 17,600
- 6,854
- 28,180
It would help to have a better team. LOL. I can't believe how can they have only one guy pulling hard on the Cipressa. And then improvise with Narvaez. This is the best team in the world. Surely they can come up with better riders!
Secondly, even if the scenarios look more difficult for him, they need to change the strategy.
- May 5, 2010
- 51,696
- 30,244
- 28,180
Actually a surprising low number of DNFs, considering the interesting conditions at the beginning.
- Jul 7, 2013
- 8,104
- 14,947
- 23,180
Before the season IMO two most anticipated spring races were MSR and Flandres. The former delivered big time and hopefully the latter will as well - another Pog vs MVP duel awaits, maybe a revenge.
- Mar 20, 2022
- 13,282
- 18,032
- 22,180
- Feb 20, 2012
- 53,933
- 44,320
- 28,180
He just let him have 2m extra to close it because Pogacar is worse at cornering
- Mar 20, 2022
- 13,282
- 18,032
- 22,180
The pinnacle of this sport is MVP vs Pogacar in the classics (belgian cobbled classics, WC and MSR) and Pogacar vs Vingegaard in the Tour. Everything else just seems disappointing, specially when we compare to these epic battles like we saw today.
- Mar 20, 2022
- 13,282
- 18,032
- 22,180
- Jan 10, 2019
- 6,679
- 9,911
- 18,180
Ganna sprinted 18” at 1300W average.
- Aug 29, 2009
- 7,894
- 7,104
- 23,180
As we didn't get to see the peloton on the Poggio, I checked for some (fan) videos or pictures, but all I found were some from the descent. Looks like we didn't miss much. They more or less stayed together, and Pidcock/Pedersen/Powless were leading the group
more here: https://www.sprintcyclingagency.com/index.php?&function=race&subcateg=14100&start=160&page=5
more here: https://www.sprintcyclingagency.com/index.php?&function=race&subcateg=14100&start=160&page=5
- Mar 20, 2022
- 13,282
- 18,032
- 22,180
What a great race we had today. Finally a good race in the last 45 minutes.
- Jul 15, 2021
- 1,043
- 2,148
- 7,680
- Jul 16, 2024
- 1,873
- 2,105
- 5,680
I really don't think so. This leads me to expect even longer solos than last year.
- Sep 26, 2020
- 25,350
- 27,868
- 23,180
I wonder if they'll consider making it a two-day Monument to benefit Pogačar. They could either ride the same race again on Sunday or do it in the opposite direction.
- Jul 15, 2021
- 1,043
- 2,148
- 7,680
Could very well be, for some reason I have this gut feeling this year it's going to be different. (Well, maybe not at LBL)
- Sep 12, 2022
- 8,186
- 9,699
- 17,180
That’s why he attacked 1min later
Romain Gregoire has been awarded a famous moral victory!
Ok, been out since watching to the Capi, now watched the last 2km so have no idea how those three shed the competition.
But what’s not to like, the best 3 riders in the world in my view got away and fought out the finish. This race suits Van de Poel so fair play he got the win. Chapeau to the podium.
But what’s not to like, the best 3 riders in the world in my view got away and fought out the finish. This race suits Van de Poel so fair play he got the win. Chapeau to the podium.
- Nov 16, 2013
- 26,686
- 27,791
- 28,180
Watched it from entering the Cipressa. Quality finale. Right results for every man in this trio.
Is Ganna going to Roubaix, no? He should, would be nice to see how that goes. But does that come too late for this form, could he hold it that far, he was already top shape in Tirreno.
VDP is in his prime atm. It's interesting to see what he does now with Flanders and Roubaix? Pogi could beat him in Flanders I think but not surprised if Roubaix is same 1-2 as today. But cobbles and especially Roubaix cobbles needs huge amount of luck tbo.
Is Ganna going to Roubaix, no? He should, would be nice to see how that goes. But does that come too late for this form, could he hold it that far, he was already top shape in Tirreno.
VDP is in his prime atm. It's interesting to see what he does now with Flanders and Roubaix? Pogi could beat him in Flanders I think but not surprised if Roubaix is same 1-2 as today. But cobbles and especially Roubaix cobbles needs huge amount of luck tbo.
I think Ganna might have won without the beard wrecking his aerodynamics. Marginal gains?.
Wait a minute! Did VDP snatched Pogis Richard Mille in the heat of the action (or what is it in that pic)?
Yes, that's his goal, he will be there with Tarling, think he should/will skip Flanders because he needs rest and it wouldn't end well.
Cycling doesn't get better than that.
Thanks Pogi for making this such an exciting race - course doesn't suit him but he keeps trying to find a way. He will get there I reckon.
MVDP what a legend.
Thanks Pogi for making this such an exciting race - course doesn't suit him but he keeps trying to find a way. He will get there I reckon.
MVDP what a legend.
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