Scheldeprijs Schoten: October 14th, 2020

[Pantani_lives]

The sprinters deserve a chance as well. That's why the Scheldeprijs Schoten exists. Because of the corona restrictions this 108th edition won't start in the Netherlands. For spectators a mouth mask is obligatory, and they're not allowed in the start and finish zone. The organizers ask the fans to follow the event at home.

The race will consist of ten local laps of 17.4 km in Schoten, Antwerp. A good mathematician knows that this gives a total of 174 km. Because of road works the cobblestones of the Broekstraat are left out. All recent editions were decided by a bunch sprint .

Recent winners:
2010: Tyler Farrar
2011: Mark Cavendish
2012: Marcel Kittel
2013: Marcel Kittel
2014: Marcel Kittel
2015: Alexander Kristoff
2016: Marcel Kittel
2017: Marcel Kittel
2018: Fabio Jakobsen
2019: Fabio Jakobsen

 

[tobydawq]

Highlight of the season.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

At least the inevitable casualty list can end their seasons without missing too much

 

[Libertine Seguros]

There is no kind and merciful God. That's why the Scheldeprijs Schoten exists. Because of the corona restrictions this 108th edition won't start in the Netherlands. For spectators a mouth mask is obligatory, and they're not allowed in the start and finish zone. The organizers ask the fans to follow the event at home.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Jagartrott]

They don't cross the Scheldt river, they just ride along the Albert Canal. Wind 3/4 from the back in that section, but only a breeze. Fairly sunny and around 12 °C.

 

[MartinGT]

I see on PCS that Cavendish is down to start this. Man I hope he gets in the mix for a sprint. Would be a fitting end.

 

[tobydawq]

I see on PCS that Cavendish is down to start this. Man I hope he gets in the mix for a sprint. Would be a fitting end.

He won't get in the mix. The only time he hasn't chickened out during the last couple of seasons was one stage in the Tour of Turkey last year. And a LOT of sprinters will be contesting Scheldeprijs.

 

[42x16ss]

Start list: https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/scheldeprijs/2020/startlist/roster

Bennett vs Ewan vs Ackermann from the looks

 

[repre]

Boringfest with crashes as a main highlights. I'll watch it though))

 

[42x16ss]

The last 10kms are more than enough watching for me. Kind of a shame FDJ isn't there with Demare and his train though, would like to see Scotson vs Archbold, Morkov and Kluge. With the way Scotson is going in the Giro he may have their measure.

 

[Pantani_lives]

****Bennett, Ewan
***Ackermann, M. Pedersen [edited], Kristoff
**Merlier, Coquard, Bouhanni
*Küng, Colbrelli, Laporte, Greipel

 

[RedheadDane]

****Bennett, Ewan
***Ackermann, Pedersen, Kristoff
**Merlier, Coquard, Bouhanni
*Küng, Colbrelli, Laporte, Greipel

Which Pedersen? Or is it whoever does best?

 

[Jagartrott]

Some riders have ridden quite many races the past weeks, while some have ridden almost no races. I doubt Ewan is still up for this, to be honest.

 

[Broccolidwarf]

Most boring race profile all year.

 

[roundabout]

a minute and a bit of retro - the last (and quite rare) non-bunch sprint edition, mandatory mass crash included

2005: Thorwald Veneberg | Sporza

sporza.be

 

[Pantani_lives]

We will miss the winner of the previous two editions, Fabio Jakobsen. He's still recovering from his heavy crash in the Tour of Poland.

 

[Red Rick]

There is no kind and merciful God. That's why the Scheldeprijs Schoten exists. Because of the corona restrictions this 108th edition won't start in the Netherlands. For spectators a mouth mask is obligatory, and they're not allowed in the start and finish zone. The organizers ask the fans to follow the event at home.

Fixed that for you.

Highlight of the Scheldeprijs for sure

 

[Jagartrott]

Casper Pedersen and Dainese are already out after a crash. Cavendish is in the break.

 

[RedheadDane]

Casper Pedersen and Dainese are already out after a crash.

There goes that epic Pedersen battle... and Mads has said he's not sprinting at any cost.

 

[Jagartrott]

Mads Pedersen, also nicknamed Chicken Pedersen or Smart Pedersen, depending on who's answering, has left the race for no clear reason.

 

[RedheadDane]

What's with the Pedersens leaving this race? I thought this was the Days of Pedersens!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

What's with the Pedersens leaving this race? I thought this was the Days of Pedersens!

No today it's the DNFs of Pedersens. Then on sunday it's De dag van Kragh

 

[RedheadDane]

No today it's the DNFs of Pedersens. Then on sunday it's De dag van Kragh

I think it's van der Kragh.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I think it's van der Kragh.

Possibly. My Dutch/Flemish comprehension leave much to be desired

 

[RedheadDane]

Possibly. My Dutch/Flemish comprehension leave much to be desired

It sounds cooler. 😎