Tour of Belgium, 25th -29th of May - 2.HC

[auscyclefan94]

Tour of Belgium, 25th -29th of May - 2.HC

Startlist

RIDERS OF NOTE: Devolder, Leukemans, Westra, Gilbert, Greipel, Boonen, Steegans, Terpstra, Langeveld, Bos, Breschel, TGBM, Van Avermaet, Hoste, Pozzato, van Hummel and Gasparotto.

Prologue Wednesday, May 25 2011
Location:Buggenhout
Distance: 5.6 km ITT

Stage 1 Thursday, May 26 2011
Location:Lochristi - Knokke-Heist
Distance:162.5 km

Stage 2 Friday, May 27 2011
Location: Knokke-Heist
Distance: 187.8 km

Stage 3 Saturday, May 28 2011
Location: Bertem - Eupen
Distance: 202 km

Stage 4 Sunday, May 29 2011
Location: Oreye - Putte
Distance: 169.4 km


Tour of Belgium official site

 

[boomcie]

Tour of Belgium, 25th -29th of May - 2.HC

Startlist

From that startlist:

Astana

61 Murayev Dimitriy
62 Enrico Gasparotto
63 Valentin Iglinskiy
64 Thomas Vaitkus
65 Mirco Lorenzetto
66 Tanel Kangert
67 Roman Kireyev
68 Sergey Renev

I don't get it. His name is spelled incorrectly and he's not part of that team anymore is he? Or did I miss something?

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

There's something I would really love to see in a Tour of Belgium or Eneco Tour: a Time Trial on the flemish hills.
Something like Oudenaarde-Zottegem through: Wolvenberg - Kergate - Haaghoek - Leberg - Berendries.

 

[Wiesmier]

There is a nice photo from The Tour of Belgium here you might like to see.

 

[lucybears]

From that startlist:

Astana

61 Murayev Dimitriy
62 Enrico Gasparotto
63 Valentin Iglinskiy
64 Thomas Vaitkus
65 Mirco Lorenzetto
66 Tanel Kangert
67 Roman Kireyev
68 Sergey Renev

I don't get it. His name is spelled incorrectly and he's not part of that team anymore is he? Or did I miss something?

official startlist from race website
http://sport.be.msn.com/rondevanbelgie/2011/nl/deelnemers/lijst/index.html
61 DAVIS Allan
62 GASPAROTTO Enrico
63 IGLINSKIY Valentin
64 VAITKUS Thomas
65 LORENZETTO Mirco
66 KANGERT Tanel
67 KIREYEV Roman
68 RENEV Sergey

but (from the Astana website)
"Pro Team Astana" has signed a contract with one of the most experienced cyclists of Kazakhstan, a veteran of national cycling, Andrey Mizurov. Now, Andrey is officially back in the Kazakh cycling team, "Astana".
Despite his training programs, he found time to answer our questions:
- At what race you are planning to take part, what is your program?
- I will start the Tour of Belgium and the Tour of Switzerland, and get ready for one of the Grand Tours
http://proteam-astana.com/content/News/newsUK.php?ID_news=338

 

[Michielveedeebee]

There's something I would really love to see in a Tour of Belgium or Eneco Tour: a Time Trial on the flemish hills.
Something like Oudenaarde-Zottegem through: Wolvenberg - Kergate - Haaghoek - Leberg - Berendries.

what about Kluisberg Nieuwe Kwaremont Kruisberg and Hotond ?

 

[thirteen]

is there a time trial or something for Stage 2?

 

[boomcie]

is there a time trial or something for Stage 2?

No, first stage is a prologue, that's it.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Nope, just a prologue.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

what about Kluisberg Nieuwe Kwaremont Kruisberg and Hotond ?

I want cobbles 😀
And a route that's not possible with a TT bike...

 

[thirteen]

No, first stage is a prologue, that's it.

Nope, just a prologue.

i guess i was confused because i've only seen Knokke-Heist as the location...

trying to convince the guy with the car (my boyfriend 😀) that we should go.

unfortunately, after many long waits watching TDF riders go by so quick, he isn't very keen unless there is something more than a blink-and-you-miss- it 🙁

 

[MartinGT]

Oooo this should be good 🙂

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

i guess i was confused because i've only seen Knokke-Heist as the location...

trying to convince the guy with the car (my boyfriend 😀) that we should go.

unfortunately, after many long waits watching TDF riders go by so quick, he isn't very keen unless there is something more than a blink-and-you-miss- it 🙁

Then go see stage 3 on the Kemmelberg.
Won't be as fast on 20% cobbles, and there's 2 laps, so double the fun😀

 

[Michielveedeebee]

I want cobbles 😀
And a route that's not possible with a TT bike...

Yeah well mine is 😛 + those hills are doable on a technical TT circuit 😀

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Well yeah, i want a course that is not doable on a TT bike, i don't like these bikes.
I would love to see the results of a TT like that.
I'm guessing guys like Boonen would be great at this....

Plus it would be great to watch, compare times on different sections, ...


Leukemans for the win in this one (I hope, really deserves a win)

 

[greenedge]

It's a pity there is no Boom ( for the prologue ) or Vino for overall. I shall go also with Boonen and GVA winning a stage. Gasparotto to win overall with Bauke Mollema 2nd.

 

[The Hitch]

Is this the race thats the oldest (or one of the oldest) stage races in the world or is that another belgian race?

 

[Moondance]

If Matti Breschel wants to in any way be considered for a Tour spot (Rabo still have 6 open spots), he's going to have to ride like his azz is on fire.

 

[Moondance]

Is this the race thats the oldest (or one of the oldest) stage races in the world or is that another belgian race?

The Tour of Belgium is very old, over 100 years now I believe. Although not to long ago the race spent a good few years in the mothballs...

 

[Andre.J]

Gilbert for the overall.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

UCI don't let Kevin Pauwels ride.
Apparently there's a rule rider's can only change continental team between 1st and 25th of June???

 

[Michielveedeebee]

UCI don't let Kevin Pauwels ride.
Apparently there's a rule rider's can only change continental team between 1st and 25th of June???

yep, but that's designed for roadteams... UCI doesn't give jack Shiit about CX

 

[L'arriviste]

yep, but that's designed for roadteams... UCI doesn't give jack Shiit about CX

There's no distinction, unfortunately. Both teams ride on the road, so the rule applies. Poor Kev. 🙁 Still, on the bright side we won't have to listen to his mumbling interviews! 🙂

 

[TeoSheva]

Gilbert for the overall.

me too

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[Echoes]

It's shameless. According to his official website, Kevin had an authorization. The UCI can't keep their word.

And why are WT teams treated differently? Stybar is entitled to race !!

And since when is that rule? Nys could race the Tour of Belgium the year he was transferred to LBK ! (while he finished the cross season with Rabo)

Double standard.


Kevin's interviews? I just love them !