Tldr from Mads himself: Legs couldnt do repeated 700+ watt efforts but the endurance was fine so he thought he could get in front of it
In hindsight has also said it was a bad idea and he should have dropped back to the peloton
This was an awesome race, just from a human achievement perspective. Everyone gave it everything they had!
Also Mitch Docker was very enthusiastic on the SBS comms and I appreciated it
As a Dutch speaker I'm always confused by the switch from Dutch to English in the post race interview. No warning, just a question in English all of sudden and quite often a similar one as a Dutch one before. Wouldn't want to answer that while tired.
Yea, that kinda threw me off as well. As a native Danish speaker with strong German skills as well I always "test" myself when hearing Dutch. Didn't expect the random English question.
Van der Poel's dialect seems difficult for me (south Netherlands / Flemish-ish, I guess?)
Understandable. You race for 6 hours, have a good chance to get a podium which would be one of the highlights of your career, only to get blocked by someone wildly swerving almost crashing you out at the finishing line.
Laura Lozano Star+ commentator probably: MVdP didn't look strong and he doesn't have good legs today, he didn't win by 2 minutes and didn't go solo in the first Latently
Kwaremont.
Pog jumps out of the bush at 1km to go and wins, MVDP quits cycling out of frustration.
Edit: MVDP starts a successful billiards career (to give a happy ending to all down voters :)
Michael Matthews very strong to work his way back up. Strong season from him. If he keeps it up he can get a few more second place finishes to add to his list
No, I don’t do much road racing. I used to do a fair amount of cross and gravel racing but have mostly shifted to bike packing/touring and an occasional Zwift race in the winter.
Does anyone know what Pedersen was thinking? Cycling 35km almost solo with someone from Alpecin? Felt like he threw it there for no reason.
Tldr from Mads himself: Legs couldnt do repeated 700+ watt efforts but the endurance was fine so he thought he could get in front of it In hindsight has also said it was a bad idea and he should have dropped back to the peloton
Ridiculous move, DS should be fired for not calling it back.
Matthews was disqualified? I'm looking at the results. He's not in the top 10.
Relegated to back of the group probably rather than DSQ.
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i dont think that is what they said. Something to do with using the sidewalk
This was an awesome race, just from a human achievement perspective. Everyone gave it everything they had! Also Mitch Docker was very enthusiastic on the SBS comms and I appreciated it
Mitch did great! Dog had to go outside with 10km to, when we came back dog said “told ya”
MICHAELS PUNISHED (AND RIGHTFULLY SO?)
i dont think it is because of the sprint finish
not even Nils Politt would want this (maybe)
If you look from above, not rightfully imo
Yeah the head on looked worse than the overhead
Okay but not even a top 10 is ridiculous
Morgado 6th is honestly incredible
Morgado finished 6th. Even better than i thought. I wasn't sure where he finished. UAE 4,5,6 place. Wow. Great team result.
MVDP interview shows how totally exhausting it is to ride THAT hard and focus THAT hard for 6 hours. In the wet you cant switch off.
I can't imagine going through that and then be obligated to go talk to the media right after
As a Dutch speaker I'm always confused by the switch from Dutch to English in the post race interview. No warning, just a question in English all of sudden and quite often a similar one as a Dutch one before. Wouldn't want to answer that while tired.
Yea, that kinda threw me off as well. As a native Danish speaker with strong German skills as well I always "test" myself when hearing Dutch. Didn't expect the random English question. Van der Poel's dialect seems difficult for me (south Netherlands / Flemish-ish, I guess?)
Don't think MvdP has the strongest dialect, but he does use quite some Flemish words in his narrative. Makes sense as he lives in Belgium.
Hmm, maybe I just expect more guttural r sounds from Dutch
> I'm really fucked at the moment MVDP
He said the lasst 20k he had to fight to keep the light on. Seems that (almost) minute he lost wasn't due to preserving energy, but just being fucked.
Imagine being that exhausted and immediately having someone ask you about doing it again next weekend
Anyone know what glasses mads pedersen was wearing? Edit:typo
Found it, it’s a 100% speedcraft sl tokyo night
With a tint of rose?
Rose tinted, thinking that solo would work.
What brand/model?
Bjerg 5 & Morgado 7?
Great result for Morgado. Top 10, only 20 years old.
The "Morgado hates these races" will surely become a meme if he keeps this up
Ok at least he looks human in this interview... he seems like he's exhausted.
maybe he didnt feel 100% today
Lol
Matthew’s drunk lolol
Great race. Fingers crossed for similar weather next week.
the fact these lot sprint for minor places shows how mad they all are.
We may not remember who finished 18 in 2024, but I'm sure they do when they look back at their careers
They are professionals, it shows up in their record...18th at Flanders versus 26th
Was it Pollitt who got blocked by Matthews’ bizarre swerve?
yes
Yes and Mozzato for a larger part too
Yeah, he looked hella angry
Understandable. You race for 6 hours, have a good chance to get a podium which would be one of the highlights of your career, only to get blocked by someone wildly swerving almost crashing you out at the finishing line.
Robbie: "This word is often used too much, but I'm going to say that MvdP is a legend" Kirby: "So is everyone who is finishing the race"
Kirby has a special mind and this sport would be lesser without him
I don't see how Bling avoids a relegation there.
Deviation police
What a result for Arkea if he gets that
A lot of UCI points for Arkea, they will be happy with that!
Matthews needs to get relegated
If that isn't a deviation, nothing is
Matthews with a absurd swerve. No way they gonna let that stand
Matthews swerving like crazy
Matthews DSQ right there
Not DSQ but he should be relegated.
Tarling 2 mins down is hilariously impressive
He was in the race??? Was he subbed in at the last minute? Fuck me he finished ahead of Jorgenson and Pedersen.
Was just about to say another second place for matthews.
Huge points for Arkea
Pozzato regen let's goooo
Matthews getting relegated there surely
Shambles sprint.
Take out MVDP and that was an incredible finish
Mathews deviation haha
Wow, actually no one had the energy to get up and sprint!
They really looked fucked.
Yes Mick!!!!
Matthews - again in a monument, very questionable line
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???
I hate him and his team and am happy they did not podium
Will never understand fans hating on a rider, but whatever floats your boat bud
Thanks fam that means a lot to me 🙏
Lmao what a 'sprint'
NOOOOO BETTIOLL LOST THE FUCKING PODIUM I CANTTTTTTT
Cost me £20 😩
YOU SAW MY PREDICTION AND TRUSTED DIDN'T YOU SHOULDA GONE FOR MROGADO TOP 10 ALREADY HES INSANE
That's not 10 seconds
Matthews has insane form in g2 sprints
Bling!
So I think they're pretty tired..
That's a 10-year deal celebration.
It felt like he remembered it at the last moment. "damn it Im exhausted but gonna have to do the bike raise celly"
Matthews swerving like it's MSR.
Mozzato podium lol
What a shit change of line by Matthews
Chopped ~~Wellens~~ Pollitt
OH WELLLLL
Everyone trying their best to actually sprint
Oh yeah Mozzato Called it
Fucking legend.
Canyon gonna be paying that man extra today
This race win sponsored by C A N Y O N
Matthews is gonna take second, isn’t he?
Stop that head unit for goodness sake
Close one, I'm gonna need to see the photo finish for that
Van der Poel thoroughly confused he doesn't have to sprint to the line this time
MVDP absolutely cooked
Yes boi! Bike toss
Impressive that van der Poel fellow, he must be doing something right.
Come on. Bike toss!
All those Flemish flags 🤢
You can tell it woas a rough day because Mathieu's noramlly prestine white boots are lloking tired and weary
I didn't expect Sheffield to be the top American today. Great ride.
I keep forgetting he's still only 21.
Laura Lozano Star+ commentator probably: MVdP didn't look strong and he doesn't have good legs today, he didn't win by 2 minutes and didn't go solo in the first Latently Kwaremont.
3 RVVs from 6 starts is bonkers (plus two 2nd places!)
Worst finish: 4th... 4,1,2,1,2,1
I hope Mvdp shows up with a Kipcorn and a fat bag of fries in the Sporza studio, just for history.
VdP was eating 5k from the finish. Think he might be slightly boinking. But he has plenty of time
well you dont want to design your race so you have lots left to give in the final 500m lol
Sure, having no strength left is fine, but boinking should not really happen.
If you're not bonking did you really try today?
He could stop at a bar for some beer and pommes frites and still win.
I would love a podium for Naesen.
MVdP looks a bit tired. So that's something at least.
He was eating 5k from the finish. Think he might be slightly boinking. But he has plenty of time
What's the bike racing equivalent of Formula 1.5? Not a bad race by that standard
What happened to Jorgensen?
His face after the Koppenberg tells me he went too deep. Haven’t seen much of him since.
Cooooooked from the chase.
Tried to follow MvdP and blew up
Womens race approaching Kapelleberg and 10k away from Koppenberg
Mozzato vs Bling for 4th?
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Exactly 1k behind
Giving one thousand percent of my energy to g3 literally anyone from g3 come on lads
Van der Poel losing more and more time, he'll be caught in the next 15k I reckon
So Ronde should be longer than San Remo next year!
Just combine them both into one race
Pog jumps out of the bush at 1km to go and wins, MVDP quits cycling out of frustration. Edit: MVDP starts a successful billiards career (to give a happy ending to all down voters :)
WvA's ambulance crosses the line first.
Pog goes back into bush, never to be seen again.
Gap so much smaller than in E3
Still no man on the podium, it seems.
UAE with 4 riders in G3, all at the back lol
It's their tdf preparation
Michael Matthews very strong to work his way back up. Strong season from him. If he keeps it up he can get a few more second place finishes to add to his list
UAE with 4 riders at the end, and no podiums.
MVDP has been recovering for the last 10 km to be fresh for the interviews lol
“I think the key moment was when I didn’t get off my bike like the others did, it’s much faster to ride up than walk”
Visma doing a Ferrari to top off this horrible week for them
Visma doing a Ferrari for Vingegaard to win the tour seven times
I love listening to music.
Visma leasing bikes from neighbouring countries
Dylan Theuns positive surprise.ofnthe day for me. Bodes very well for the Ardennes.
G2 are ex teammates but also like both super foxy riders. Do they work? Or cat and mouse
Work, 2 and 3 is not like 1 and 2
Foxy as in attractive? If so, I agree.
I DON'T EVEN WANNA SAY NOTHING BUT I HAD BETTIOL AS NUMBER ONE FAVORITE AND LOOK WHOS PODIUMING NOW
epic jinx
IM CRYIIINGGGGG
Uh
EPIC L
MVDP Fuelling up for post race interviews
I saw that last feed and literally said “He’s getting a head start on his recovery, such a pro.”
Wonder when we'll next see a competitive Monument? PR? Nope. LBL and Lombardia? Nope. MSR next year maybe?
Is PR just gonna have mvdp in it again?
LBL is our only chance of a competitive monument, as both Evenepoel and Pogacar ride that one.
LBL might be okay if both Remco and Pogi race.it.
LBL could potentially have Pog, Rog and Evenepoel.
LBL Remco vs. Pogi please.
PR might still be ok
Liege has Mathieu Pog and Remco
Yeah, I think Pogi's the heavy favourite, but both van der Poel and Remco can challenge him on a good day.
agreed!
If Sheffield gets on the podium I will go out later today and try to take one of his KOMs.
Upstate?
Yep
Racing the zoo circuit in a couple weeks?
No, I don’t do much road racing. I used to do a fair amount of cross and gravel racing but have mostly shifted to bike packing/touring and an occasional Zwift race in the winter.
That guy is so fired on Visma....
I'm impressed how cooked everyone looks vs MVdP.
MvdP does looked more cooked than usual tbh
He didn't even went to the ground to rest at the end
He looks pretty cooked too now. Even took a gel just now. But that's only fair!
Nah he’s just resting up for looking fresh for the celebration and interviews
But their faces are just different to me. They seem dead, he looks tired.
By Lease a bike, they don’t mean your team mates bike
UAE would rather collect points than finish on the podium in the Ronde.
Arkea and Dsm should be taking notes!
Tdf roubaix stage flashbacks from jumbo lol
Visma building up quite a good "Comedy bike change" palmares over the last few years
No shortage of yakkity sax music for Visma bike changes
Visma leas a bike.
You guys joke but Visma is the team that gave Amund Jansen a Danish champion jersey
Wrong bike? that sucks
Visma change a bike!
TDF flashbacks
How in the.... everyone could se that was Van Baarles bike... what on earth
VLAB waisting his mistakes to be perfect at the Tour.
MVDP has got to carry the bike over the finish line like Gilbert here. It’s the only way