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No. Are you seriously comparing the entry into the Flanders sectors with Amstel?Not more than in amstel or some TDF stages...
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 sizeNo. Are you seriously comparing the entry into the Flanders sectors with Amstel?
You only have to compare the accidents of recent years.
MSR should be fine.remco should do absolutely nothing until giro but build gently and staying healthy.
MSR and Ronde should be out of the question for now after what his body has gone through since Lombardi 2020.
no crashes. stay healthy. that's it.
actually, skip the Giro as well, bit riskyremco should do absolutely nothing until giro but build gently and staying healthy.
MSR and Ronde should be out of the question for now after what his body has gone through since Lombardi 2020.
no crashes. stay healthy. that's it.
Agreed.actually, skip the Giro as well, bit risky
and the Tour can be sketchy as hell, probably best to skip that just in case
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!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 speed isn't an issue... Poggio descent is extremely technical, that's where Remco will struggleThe 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!
