Ronde van Vlaanderen - Tour des Flandres 2023, one day monument, April 2 (men's)

[Netserk]

I don't even get the point of policing duty, I'd rather put Affini in the break than making sure the random breakaway isn't too big. Also gives reason to not contribute to chase and preserve manpower while having potentially Affini to do some work deeper in the race.

It made sense for QS when they were the only team "obliged" to keep it in check, to make sure that it wasn't too big.

 

[dobrien]

Flobikes stream in the US already unavailable twice today. Missed the start in Bruges, saw about 3k live and now it's down again. Anyone else having issues?

Update: Back up for now, nvm.

 

[RedheadDane]

Riders recently went past Bjorg Corner.

Happy birthday, Matchbox.

 

[Lequack]

The Pater is more slippery than an eel currently. We might see runners.

You think a modern cycling shoe has any grip? I'd take my luck with the tire.

 

[DNP-Old]

You think a modern cycling shoe has any grip? I'd take my luck with the tire.

Are you familiar with the steep slopes of the Pater?

 

[MartinGT]

Kirby already ruining the race. When will they get rid of the fool.

 

[Netserk]

I think this is it. Or about to be.

 

[Valv.Piti]

What a weird start to the race

 

[Valv.Piti]

Bahrain!

 

[DNP-Old]

Mathieu and Wout haven't learned a thing from Roubaix.

 

[Netserk]

Nice, Bahrain!

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

A negative breakaway, including MvdP

 

[Valv.Piti]

Van der Poel you fool. Could be over just now.

 

[Aimar16]

That's a big gap

 

[Tim Cahill]

VDP out the back, he was hovering in last position for quite a while too. Should come back together but the gap seems to be increasing a bit.

 

[Netserk]

Van der Poel and Madouas in the group behind.

 

[DNP-Old]

I'd let a Oliveira or Van der Sande put pressure on the peloton now, just to make Van der Poel nervous.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Some may not be of much use in the finale anyway so they may aswell just drop the hammer now and put the pressure on.

 

[Valv.Piti]

This is extremely critical

 

[Netserk]

Alpecin feeling the heat now for real!

 

[Netserk]

I'd let a Oliveira or Van der Sande put pressure on the peloton now, just to make Van der Poel nervous.

Isn't Van der Sande the Jumbo rider in the group behind?

 

[DNP-Old]

I think QuickStep got the message.

 

[Tommy Gun]

I fear this is already game over for G2 :-(

 

[Netserk]

Israel has been hired today, I see.

 

[DNP-Old]

I fear this is already game over for G2 :-(

Depends on how quickly a break is to be formed.