Just for a moment it seems that Tadezh Pogacar is giving the impression that he is not right for him
Every year, the record remains Walloon Arrow: wouldn’t the match’s storyline be as tangible as usual this time around?
Not so, because up until now the scenario had been crystal clear for hours.
8 leaders – with Soren Krag-Andersen as the engine – made up the peloton, with the UAE serving as a high-speed train.
The red carpet contained hardly any flattering fabrics, though the super favorite narrowly escaped falling into the course of eternal patience.
It was Louis Vervaik who kept Tadej Pogacar’s servants talking to the rags as usual, but their work was off the book.
On the steep wall, Michael Woods tried to line up a sprint, but Romain Bardet set the game on fire.
Pogacar seemed to settle down for a moment, but was just looking for the most suitable equipment.
He also found it with his fingers in his nose.
With so many revolutions he fluttered away from everyone, which is good for the most logical outcome of the spring.
Pure craftsmanship.
Matthias Skgelmos surprised with second place, Tysge Pinot (seventh) and Maxime van Giles (eighth) could be more than satisfied.
The other big favorite, Tom Pidcock, finished 18th. “I didn’t have a blast in my leg,” he said.
“I went really deep on Sunday and didn’t recover enough. That’s exactly what it is.”
“I could win this race one day, but I didn’t have the strength in today’s moment of truth. Now I want to recover well for Liège.”
“I said this morning that I would be grateful if he finished second to Tadezh Pogacar,” said runner-up Matthias Skgelmos.
“I tried and got closer than I imagined. We also did a good job with Giulio Ciccone fifth.”
Mikel Landa could also live with his third place. “I am very satisfied. I got sick after the Basque Country and I didn’t have much confidence.”
“I couldn’t beat Tadeg today. Someone should be second and third, hey. He’s superior. His team was also very strong.”
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