Omloop het Nieuwsblad 2012

[skidmark]

Well, I don't see Boonen being caught off guard by an attack, and I don't see these guys being strong enough to drop him. These guys are good, but it isn't Gilbert in Paris-Tours 2010 level - that's the only combo of tactics and power that can shake Boonen at this point. Still, hats off to Vanmarcke for doing everything possible to increase his chances. A podium is just reward... and you never know, no matter how sure it seems...

 

[luckyboy]

Tommeke just has to follow Sep now.

 

[Nicoper]

What distance out do you attack Boonen?

100m ahead of him, and only then do you have some chance to breakaway

 

[palmerq]

What distance out do you attack Boonen?

I guess sepp will attack on the last cobbles within the last 5km of the race..

 

[Thibaut Pinot]

Group Gilbert is gonna catch Breschel and Hushovd

 

[Bala Verde]

looks like lotto and bmc won't deliver today.

 

[skidmark]

Oh yeah, maybe it's time to chase now BMC? Good idea.

 

[insideout leadout]

This will be the 5th time in the last six years that Flecha makes the podium. Impressive

 

[BillytheKid]

I love not understanding the Sporza guys. That just sounded like they said 'Hushovd and Breschel... Waffle... suck a$$...'

They are just cooling down now and riding in.

 

[ChrisE]

Well, I don't see Boonen being caught off guard by an attack, and I don't see these guys being strong enough to drop him. These guys are good, but it isn't Gilbert in Paris-Tours 2010 level - that's the only combo of tactics and power that can shake Boonen at this point. Still, hats off to Vanmarcke for doing everything possible to increase his chances. A podium is just reward... and you never know, no matter how sure it seems...

Yeah, but it always surprises me when they just choose to ride with him to the finish ala Hincapie in PR that year. You must try something. Dare to win, you probably still have 3rd worse case so try something.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

I guess sepp will attack on the last cobbles within the last 5km of the race..

He needs to try something else - clearly not going to drop him without surprise.

 

[Andy99]

Are greenedge riding today?

 

[vcampbell]

http://live.sporza.be/cm/lmc/wielrennen/voorjaar/Comp_omloop_HNB

Connection failed :S Tried in all browser.

 

[DominicDecoco]

Tommeke should take this. Easy.

 

[insideout leadout]

Sep should try a sprint. Least tired rider might win if it's slightly uphill.

 

[Nicoper]

Cant wait to see if Sep and Flecha will work together against Tom...
that is the only way one of them can win, and podium is assured for both of them, but explain that to them after all this suffering.

 

[will10]

Are greenedge riding today?

I saw one on the ground earlier, but can't confirm any have actually been riding.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

Are greenedge riding today?

Their 1 rider fell over.

 

[cineteq]

Connection failed :S Tried in all browser.

http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/3931

 

[ChrisE]

Connection failed :S Tried in all browser.

Go to cyclingfans. There are alot of links.

 

[Race Radio]

Nice to see the Classic Super Team BMC riding at the front....oh, wait..What?

 

[YoRUsh]

Are greenedge riding today?

Word on the street is that they are...but weve seen no prove whatsoever

 

[skidmark]

Are greenedge riding today?

It's debatable.

edit: stupid race threads, come up with a snarky remark and then all of a sudden you're the 6th one to do so.

 

[hatcher]

Gap isn't insurmountable.

 

[spalco]

Just from facial expression, Flecha looks strongest, but obviously this prove anything.