E3 Saxo Bank Classic
Today the cycling world had its eyes on Flanders where a mini tour of Flanders was held. Although mini is not a good word for this epic classic race. But it counts as a general repetition for the real “Ronde van Vlaanderen” which is held in ten days!
The race was epic and broke open on the Taaienberg where Mathieu Vanderpoel attacked and only a 20 some riders could follow. The next shifting took it to 6 riders left. And on the “Oude Kwaremont” Tadej Pogacar put on an excruciating pace, only Vanderpoel could follow, Van Aert had to give them 30, 40 metres, but whit an epic battle with himself he slowly came back. Something I have never seen before!
With 3 they went to the finish and Van Aert could finish it of in a very long sprint.
A magnificent race to watch, with the best podium possible!
This promises for the upcoming races!
Sincerely,
Pele23