Paris-Roubaix 2023, one day monument, April 9 (men's)

[Ilmaestro99]

OK guys I have to admit VDP is much worse tactically than WVA today.

 

[JosefK]

Philipsen wins if he's at the front on the last lap?

 

[ij74]

Better not sleep on Pedersen.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Nooooo I have to go to an Easter family dinner and miss the final 40km .and after I will find that WVA wins.

 

[Volderke]

I was going to say: be careful for those corners at pont thibout, but then mvdp did another stupid move…

 

[DNP-Old]

Alpecin riding not to win the illusive cobble, but riding like they got hit by a cobble stone this morning.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Either vA has negative IQ or hes feeling so outlandishly strong that hes toying with all (well mostly vdP) of them

First time watching cycling, I see. Let me explain: In a situation where the other favorite has a very strong teammate, you have no vested interest in helping them, particularly when you're a strong rider yourself. Also, when the favorite is riding like a meathead, you let him ride like a meathead. He's alreay dropped one of his teammates, why not let him drop the other?

 

[KOM]

lol, he's riding tactically the best race i have ever seen him ride.

I agree kindof, just was thrown aback that he didnt get vdP a turn when it was the 2 of them considering vdP dropped his own teammate for no reason

 

[Red Rick]

Van Aert definitely not happy with that bottle

 

[HelloDolly]

Just tuned in to hear Adam Blythe say it was signifant that WVA took a bottle looked at it and then chucked it ...

Gawd with analysis like this

 

[Sciatic]

Giants time

 

[Andre]

Wout doesn't like the bidons

 

[ij74]

Van Aert definitely not happy with that bottle

Bottles*

 

[Peyroteo94]

Perfect race so far by Wout. Just Pedersen can prevent a win from him.

 

[Red Rick]

I'm very surprised by the lack of attacks from the other guys

 

[DNP-Old]

Van Aert definitely not happy with that bottle

He was looking for some food. The gel attached to the bottle ripped off during the exchange.

 

[KOM]

He's alreay dropped one of his teammates, why not let him drop the other?

Thas was speficially what i was getting at, when vdP dropped Phillipsen at the small hill. The latter looked good on the cobbles, seemed like a good situation to give van der Poel a turn as van Aert

Overall van der Poel is very clearly riding tactically worse dont get me wrong, it just appears to me giving him a turn there was handing him more rope

 

[Zoetemelk-fan]

OK guys I have to admit VDP is much worse tactically than WVA today.

Well, not that hard as WvA has played his cards smart IMHO since l'Haveluy à Wallers and especially since Laporte's mishap.
MvDP just pedalling with the heart & his legs, as always.
I'm just happy that not every patron is a robot. Makes better races.

 

[dazaau]

I don't get why VDP ride so aggressively when Philipsen is in the group?

Because he wants to win.

 

[Monte Serra]

He was looking for some food. The gel attached to the bottle ripped off during the exchange.

Indeed, he called to the team car afterwards. And also threw the next bottle away. He wants food. Hopefully there's no hunger knock incoming.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Fact: Taking Philipsen to the line would be bad for everyone. If vDP isn't feeling super strong, delivering Philipsen to the line is a great idea.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Wout is going to have to ride, soon.

 

[dazaau]

Fact: Taking Philipsen to the line would be bad for everyone. If vDP isn't feeling super strong, delivering Philipsen to the line is a great idea.

He is clearly feeling super strong. Having said this if he can't drop the group he should probably lead out philipson :O

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Isn't DSM riding the tire pressure system as well?

 

[Davesta]

Wout finally got the bottle he wanted!