Ronde van Vlaanderen 2025, one day monument, April 6 (men's)

[Lequack]

What would be funny is Powless, MVDP, Pog and Wout getting away.

 

[scribers]

What would be funny is Powless, MVDP, Pog and Wout getting away.

"That's a nice sandwich" according to Vaughters

 

[Sciatic]

They will never die wondering by letting the race develop too far ahead of them while they get in a staring contest.

Both would rather risk blowing up spectacularly than not be in a position to win.

Exactly, that’s what has changed the dynamic in this race. Roubaix might still be a little more wide open because there are other variables and no climbs that obliterate the competition.

 

[Sciatic]

Well, pasta mixed with chicken is fairly common, and - when you think about it - egg is just... really young chicken.

Also, spaghetti carbonara.

And then there’s egg noodles . . .

 

[Sciatic]

Something along these lines should be the tactics. Real hoopers know the most important rule of cycling, you only need to be at the front once.

Yeah, but note that Gerrans (if he raced it in those years) was never going to be on Cancellara’s wheel after Kwaremont/Paterberg. Different races.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

Tomorrow's stage will be a second version of GdL. Everyone will try to anticipate Pogacar's move but UAE is too strong and just rip the peloton in pieces climb after climb and then the Poggenheimer will strike.

I am a big fan of Pogacar and think he will win tomorrow, but it would be fun if he does not win, just to see what you would be writing.

 

[Didinho]

Luke Rowe: “Mate it’s simple… eat, drink, spin the legs and don’t let MVDP out of your sight”.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Yeah, but note that Gerrans (if he raced it in those years) was never going to be on Cancellara’s wheel after Kwaremont/Paterberg. Different races.

Gerransball is universal, and can be applied in multiple situations, if by some chance Van Der Poel is still with him after Paterberg then Pogacar should laugh at him and shrug his shoulders. Let Fred Wright and Jenno Berckmoes who are 4 minutes behind come back, 11th is the same as 2nd to him.

 

[Sciatic]

Gerransball is universal, and can be applied in multiple situations, if by some chance Van Der Poel is still with him after Paterberg then Pogacar should laugh at him and shrug his shoulders. Let Fred Wright and Jenno Berckmoes who are 4 minutes behind come back, 11th is the same as 2nd to him.

Neither of those two will ever be a Gerrans.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Neither of those two will ever be a Gerrans.

Stage 6 TDF 2023

He did the right thing too, played on Visma's arrogance.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Stage 6 TDF 2023

He did the right thing too, played on Visma's arrogance.

I doubt Van der Poel will launch a massive assault on Pogačar though

 

[Peyroteo94]

I am a big fan of Pogacar and think he will win tomorrow, but it would be fun if he does not win, just to see what you would be writing.

What is your point exactly? I'm humble enough to recognize when I'm wrong and congratule a fantastic rider like MVP (if he wins).

 

[Medvind]

I doubt Van der Poel will launch a massive assault on Pogačar though

Well, he did launch an attack on Kruisberg in 2023 after he dropped his chain at the start of the climb. Pog could follow quite easily though, but van Aert dropped. If he attacks I think it will be on Kruisberg or Taaienberg. These climbs suit MVDP.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

I doubt Van der Poel will launch a massive assault on Pogačar though

As long as Pog doesn't play his music too loud tonight, he should be ok.

 

[Lequack]

There is a new documentary with Mads Pederson coming to Discovery/TNT. Title is Chasing Cobbles. He says he dreams of winning a monument before he retires.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7482474287719320854

View: https://www.tiktok.com/@tntsportscycling/video/7482474287719320854

 

[scribers]

Didn't they break the climbing record on Cipressa and MVDP could easily hold on?

This still freaks me out. But that's the significance of drafting when you are traveling around 40km/hr

 

[scribers]

I am a big fan of Pogacar and think he will win tomorrow, but it would be fun if he does not win, just to see what you would be writing.

That's a weird flex bro. Just enjoy the racing, eh?

 

[Medvind]

There is a new documentary with Mads Pederson coming to Discovery/TNT. Title is Chasing Cobbles. He says he dreams of winning a monument before he retires.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7482474287719320854

View: https://www.tiktok.com/@tntsportscycling/video/7482474287719320854

Just watched it. Quite good. One thing is for sure, Mads isn't a lazy guy, damn he trains hard. Also has a great mentality and personality, quite funny and really cares about everyone in the team.

My favorite part in the documentary is Mads trying to prepare for Ronde after crash in Dwars 2024. A brutal couple of days, won't say more, watch it.

Anyway, dude is tough as nails. Just hope he wins a monument one day.

 

[Peyroteo94]

There is a new documentary with Mads Pederson coming to Discovery/TNT. Title is Chasing Cobbles. He says he dreams of winning a monument before he retires.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7482474287719320854

View: https://www.tiktok.com/@tntsportscycling/video/7482474287719320854

He said he would sacrifice anything to win a monument. A couple years ago, he said he would never do altitude training again because he doesn't want to be in a bubble for 3 weeks (away from his family, etc) even if he was 2/3% better.
A little bit of hypocrisy...

 

[Lequack]

He said he would sacrifice anything to win a monument. A couple years ago, he said he would never do altitude training again because he doesn't want to be in a bubble for 3 weeks (away from his family, etc) even if he was 2/3% better.
A little bit of hypocrisy...

View: https://youtu.be/9X_ViIPA-Gc?si=veFw4Yv77kcLtKiO

 

[Medvind]

He said he would sacrifice anything to win a monument. A couple years ago, he said he would never do altitude training again because he doesn't want to be in a bubble for 3 weeks (away from his family, etc) even if he was 2/3% better.
A little bit of hypocrisy...

Well, proves he can change in the documentary. Never really cared about eating properly, but then got a nutritionist. And sacrifices... well watch the documentary, one time he is away 2,5 months from his wife. Trains 7 hour rides more than any rider I have ever heard of. When the other guys are finished after 6 hours, Mads does 1 more hour behind the moto. The level of commitment he shows is impressive.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Well, proves he can change in the documentary. Never really cared about eating properly, but then got a nutritionist. And sacrifices... well watch the documentary, one time he is away 2,5 months from his wife. Trains 7 hour rides more than any rider I have ever heard of. When the other guys are finished after 6 hours, Mads does 1 more hour behind the moto. The level of commitment he shows is impressive.

Maybe he improved his commitment in the last year.

 

[Eddy Evenepoel]

What is your point exactly?

I am of the opinion that you have been (unnecessary) repetitive about Pogacar killing the race the second Kwaremont and it reminds me of Chewbaccas repetitive comments about MVP not having a chance before MSR. I might got the wrong picture of you ( I'll be humble enough to recognize it if I'm wrong), but I think for example the comment you made earlier about Pogacar being able to catch 3 minute on Pedersen with one leg being borderline disrespectful and combined with the repetitive posts I believe I would find pleasure in seeing you having to congratulate (it’s not like I don’t believe you would do it, that’s not the point at all) another winner.

That's a weird flex bro. Just enjoy the racing, eh?

It’s not a flex at all lol, and don’t worry: I will enjoy the racing. And I hope I will enjoy reading here as well, because why would I spend time here if I didn’t?

 

[Peyroteo94]

I am of the opinion that you have been (unnecessary) repetitive about Pogacar killing the race the second Kwaremont and it reminds me of Chewbaccas repetitive comments about MVP not having a chance before MSR. I might got the wrong picture of you ( I'll be humble enough to recognize it if I'm wrong), but I think for example the comment you made earlier about Pogacar being able to catch 3 minute on Pedersen with one leg being borderline disrespectful and combined with the repetitive posts I believe I would find pleasure in seeing you having to congratulate (it’s not like I don’t believe you would do it, that’s not the point at all) another winner.


It’s not a flex at all lol, and don’t worry: I will enjoy the racing. And I hope I will enjoy reading here as well, because why would I spend time here if I didn’t?

Why is it disrespectful when I say Pogacar would catch Pedersen easily (this is what means with "one leg") even if he had a 3 minutes gap? Yes, I do believe Pogacar can really win 3 minutes on Pedersen (it is my opinion, in any point I was disrespectful towards Pedersen) . You can think it is disrespectful but Pogacar already showed multiple times he is way above any version of Pedersen in his career.
I know Pedersen is better (but so is Pogacar) now but in 2023, he lost more than 50 seconds in the last Kwaremont to Pogacar. 50 seconds!

 

[Medvind]

Pedersens problem in Ronde is that he can't match Pog and MVDP on certain climbs, especially Kwaremont and Koppenberg. On other shorter less steep climbs he is quite good. His attack in E3 on Taaienberg was quite strong, only MVDP could follow. Other "weakness" is that he isn't as strong as Pog and MVDP after 6 hours of hard racing.

But if the race becoms tactical and Pedersen doesn't burn all his matches to early as last year, I give him a tiny chance of success. And he has good power on the flat and has a strong sprint (beat MVDP convincingly in the sprint in GW last year).