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bobknh

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Posted 1519852222	Reply with quote #1

The pro's take on gravel: http://www.velonews.com/2018/02/news/strade-bianche-course-covered-snow-messy-route-expected_458302 It ain't the DK200; but should be a fun event to watch the pro's slipping and sliding through the mud on 25 and 28 mm road tires. My money is on Peter Sagan who is probably both the strongest all-around rider; and perhaps the best bike handler in the pro peleton.
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Skldmark

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Posted 1520002760	Reply with quote #2

I hope to see World Cyclocross champion Wout Van Aert right there at the front.
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Guido2017

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Posted 1520197258	Reply with quote #3

Wout did it very well. 3 place behind the Belgian Ridley racer Tjis Benoot.
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bobknh

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Posted 1520198254	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by Guido2017 Wout did it very well. 3 place behind the Belgian Ridley racer Tjis Benoot. Yup - great race. Peter Sagan managed to sneak into the top 10 as well. My wife and I did a bicycle tour of Tuscany last Fall. Although we rode only on pavement, we did spend several nights in Siena and had to ride up the same long hill that the pro's used to get to our hotel in the old city. The Plaza del Campo is a great place to finish a race -- bike or horse!
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Shaun McNally

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Posted 1520368103	Reply with quote #5

Wout almost couldn't get back on his bike after the little body meltdown he had on the very last climb.
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bobknh

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Posted 1520368645	Reply with quote #6

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun McNally Wout almost couldn't get back on his bike after the little body meltdown he had on the very last climb. Not to often you see a pro rider in this position: http://cdn.velonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/27_20180303_©BrakeThrough-Media_5DE_3252-800x533.jpg
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Slim

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Posted 1521746583	Reply with quote #7

That was an amazing race to watch! Two young riders doing so well, means the future of bike racing is bright!
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FranzAM

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Posted 1525552342	Reply with quote #8

another amazing race: Tro Pro Leon __________________ http://www.gunsha-gravelrace-tour.de/
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