Race Thread

[DNP-Old]

It isn't just wet, the ground is soaked. Climbing in the mud, this could be legendary.

 

[Black Betsy]

Eurosport showing Gavere? I mean live...

 

[theyoungest]

Fun battle in the women's race in Gavere... Van Anrooij clearly the strongest in the power sections, Pieterse needs to use all her technique to keep up.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Going by the first lap of the women's race, it now seems to be more of a power course; I don't think it's going to suit Pidcock.

 

[theyoungest]

Going by the first lap of the women's race, it now seems to be more of a power course; I don't think it's going to suit Pidcock.

Definitely a power course... look at the difference between Brand, as non-technical as they come, and Pieterse, who doesn't like long power climbs.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

When Honsinger near the top 6, you know it's all about power.

 

[theyoungest]

Somehow Backstedt has been in 4th for the whole race, with Pieterse and Vas changing positions

Impressive race for Backstedt nonetheless, I think the best result for an 18-year-old in a world cup since Van Empel in Dendermonde.

 

[KZD]

Great win for Van Anrooij even without the mechanical I don't think Pieterse would have won, these long hard climbs were too much for her. Backstedt was superb today, maybe next year she will be already ready to fight for the win in some courses.

Can't see anyone beating Van Aert in the men's race under normal circumstances.

 

[Axel Hangleck]

Backstedt finished ahead of her team mate again; best finish in a World Cup by a British woman for quite a few years.......

Great win for Van Anrooij even without the mechanical I don't think Pieterse would have won, these long hard climbs were too much for her. Backstedt was superb today, maybe next year she will be already ready to fight for the win in some courses.

The course was probably too muddy for Pieterse to show her superior skills......And it's hard to see the technically superior MvdP/ Pidcock beating the raw power of Van Aert.

 

[DNP-Old]

Pogacar just got beat by Mihael Stajnar. Remco would never.

 

[glassmoon]

MVP rear flat

 

[glassmoon]

Now the big two chasing Pidders with 7s gap

 

[Ricco']

What a race.

 

[glassmoon]

Going by the first lap of the women's race, it now seems to be more of a power course; I don't think it's going to suit Pidcock.

well he's doung just fine on the 1st place in lap 3/6... although he was just outran by Wout/MvP when still in the saddle

 

[glassmoon]

What a race.

Love it! MVP on the move.

 

[DNP-Old]

This is a race of legends.

 

[GenericBoonenFan]

What......a......race!

 

[KZD]

Masterclass from Van der Poel today

 

[glassmoon]

Amazing race. Congrats MVP.

 

[Peyroteo94]

MVP just demolished the competition. Number one favourite to win MSR and Flanders this year.

 

[Ricco']

The way Pidcock got demolished on that climb was brutal, after looking like the strongest rider in the previous lap.

Race of the year here. And with this running form, MVP sends a serious warning that he is improving that part of his racing.

 

[Põhja Konn]

One of the best cross races I've seen. Pidcock was leading midway through the penultimate lap, but in the end lost almost a minute. Vantourenhout, the best of the "mortals" almost 2 minutes back, monster gaps. MVDP always had an extra gear to go to, when Pidcock or WVA got in terms or even briefly passed him, he really looked like he went out to make a statement after fridays defeat. And boy did he do one.

 

[jono]

Best race of the season so far, IMO.

 

[senna6541]

Damn, that's why I am MVDP fan. The roller coaster is worth it. Nice scene with Wout and family after the race. Keeps things in perspective. On to tomorrow.

 

[Ricco']

he really looked like he went out to make a statement after fridays defeat. And boy did he do one.

On a smaller scale, it reminded me of the 2020/2021 Hulst race, with a dominant win after being completely outclassed by Van Aert in Dendermonde.