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No. Are you seriously comparing the entry into the Flanders sectors with Amstel?

You only have to compare the accidents of recent years.
Also, the average weight of top 10 in Flandres is 10kg more than in Amstel (at least it was last year), you're fighting for those sectors with guys that are bigger and heavier than you, not with riders of comparable size
 
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actually, skip the Giro as well, bit risky

and the Tour can be sketchy as hell, probably best to skip that just in case
Agreed.

Best he retire.

But seriously, folks, no one wants to see Remco trying to follow the best on the descent of the Poggio just to go somersaulting head first over a parapet.
 
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Agreed.

Best he retire.

But seriously, folks, no one wants to see Remco trying to follow the best on the descent of the Poggio just to go somersaulting head first over a parapet.
The Poggio descent is fast but it's not usually ridden at absolute breakneck speed by the front group, it's why it's not uncommon for a chasing group to get back on. I also haven't see much dangerous descending from Remco - if it's too fast for him, he won't take stupid risks trying to hold the wheel or close a gap (I'm thinking TdF 2024 stage 4). The way it's ridden at the moment, with Pogacar doing his best to create gaps on the Poggio or even the Cipressa would theoretically suit Remco if he can stay in good position coming to the climbs. I'd love to see him give it a go!
 
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The Poggio descent is fast but it's not usually ridden at absolute breakneck speed by the front group, it's why it's not uncommon for a chasing group to get back on. I also haven't see much dangerous descending from Remco - if it's too fast for him, he won't take stupid risks trying to hold the wheel or close a gap (I'm thinking TdF 2024 stage 4). The way it's ridden at the moment, with Pogacar doing his best to create gaps on the Poggio or even the Cipressa would theoretically suit Remco if he can stay in good position coming to the climbs. I'd love to see him give it a go!
The speed isn't an issue... Poggio descent is extremely technical, that's where Remco will struggle
 
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