129 km – Mauro Schmid tries to drive away from the peloton. The leading group is not far away. Will the Swiss manage to make the leap?
Another 132 km – The difference between the leading group and the peloton has dropped by 30 seconds in ten minutes .. 1 minute and 30 seconds Menno Huising and his fellow refugees still have now.
Another 138 km – It is still a while to wait for the real spectacle. The price situation has been the same for a while, over 30 kilometers we get three very heavy climbs. It could well be that we get to see an attack by Pogacar or Evenepoel here.
Still 147 km – The pace in the peloton is now a bit higher. The difference between the leading group and the large group is only about 2 minutes .
The Belgians and Slovenians check the course for their leaders Evenepoel and Pogacar. But who is in those teams? Note: Ilan van Wilder has already left the course after a fall.
153 km – Evenepoel is now again affiliated with the Peloton.
Another 157 km – The leading group of seven still has a margin of 2 minutes and 50 seconds . The names once again in a row:
Another 159 km – Remco Evenepoel is back on the road after a sanitary stop in a mobile toilet. Does he suffer from abdominal complaints? Check the Belgians at the head of the peloton.
161 km – Remco Evenepoel puts himself every now and then in the lead of the peloton, but not too long.
Another 172 km – Plas break for Tadej Pogacar, but the rest of the peloton will continue to drive for the time being. Two Slovenian teammates let themselves go to the peloton back to the peloton.
As you can see at the top of this live blog: we already have quite a few dropouts. The expectation is that a few will be added after the three heavy climbs, just after half of the stage. In succession we then get:
Another 181 km – as expected: Belgium and Slovenia lead the dance. We almost only see the peloton blue and green at the front, which drives behind the leading group for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds .
Evenepoel is in the best form of the season, Remco Evenepoel is the best Evenepoel of the season at the moment? “Yes, I think that is yes. I am satisfied with the form that I finally got this season,” says the Belgian in front of Sporza ‘s camera. “We must be conservative and be ready for multiple situations. It is difficult to predict the circumstances in advance.”
Another 193 km – The Belgians and Slovenians are now pulling a lot at the head of the peloton! Do they perhaps hit a hole here with the rest of the large group?
One of the protagonists of the race so far! Eric Manizabayo has already shown its own audience a few times. The Rwandese drove twice in front of the peloton, after which he let himself go to the large group again.
The solid fall of previously in the race. Marc Soler, Bjoern Koerdt and Ilan van Wilder have left the road ride after the smack against the asphalt.
Still 199 km – The engine with the time difference on a sign passes the leading group with Menno Huising: 2 minutes and 55 seconds is the margin of the seven at the front compared to the peloton.
Another 205 km – Manizabayo has since been added again, the Rwandese has driven a few kilometers in the spotlight!
“Hope we can come along for as long as possible” “We have to wait and see how to track,” Van den Broek continues. “I expect Belgium and especially Slovenia to put a penalty pace to check. Then it is up to us to save as well as possible and hope that we will have enough left over to be able to take as long as possible.”
Van den Broek also suffered from the stomach, but Sam Oomen did not start today because of stomach flu, but Frank van den Broek also had complaints this week. “I have had some stomach complaints since Thursday. But since yesterday things are going better,” Van den Broek tells NOS . “I am healthy, but I am now particularly curious what my form is. Of course I was unable to complete the last training.”
Another 209 km – small technical problem for Frank van den Broek, but the Dutchman resolves it himself. It seems that his chain flew off for a while.
Another 210 km – unbelievable! Eric Manizabayo just goes again. The Rwandese runs away from the peloton again, at a point on the course where it is very busy. The audience goes crazy, and a broad smile appears on the face of Manizabayo.
Another 217 km – Soler finally leaves. He fell hard and now has to strike the fight. The Spaniard shakes the head.
Another 219 km – Van Wilder gets back on his bike for a while, but you can hardly imagine that he will now cycle 219 kilometers.
Another 219 km – Manizabayo gave everything he had, but the moment of the Rwandese is now really over. He is being arranged again.
220 km – Great fall! Oh oh oh … among others the bronze medal winner of the World Time Trial Ilan Van Wilder is there. And Marc Soler also fell hard. They both seem to be unable to continue.
222 km – unbelievable! Raúl García had been trying to make the leap to the leading group for a long time, and he seems to have finally succeeded. A great effort from the Spaniard!
Another 224 km – party along the sides in Rwanda, because Rwandese attacks! Eric Manizabayo drives away from the peloton with a broad smile. How long does he last? The leading group drives 2 minutes and 35 seconds for him.
Another 225 km – Many riders have to struggle. Cissé from Senegal and Jalloh from Sierra Leone, among others, leave the course.
What can Remco Evenepoel today? Earlier this week, the Belgian was world champion time trials for the third time in a row.
231 km – Menno Huising is still in the leading group of six. This is the current state of affairs:
240 km – Julian Alaphilippe is ceasing his World Cup! Oops … what’s going on there? Alaphilippe first lets itself sink out of the peloton, and now finally leaves the road race. Over and out for the Frenchman.
Another 238 km – a small group of splits off the peloton, and now dangles a bit between the large group and the leading group. Victor Campenaerts, among others, is included.
Still 241 km – The Peloton has now been in the Vaart! The difference between the leading group and the large group is only 1 minute and 15 seconds .
Menno Huising and Ivo Oliveira rode away from the peloton soon after the start.
Still 244 km – The early flight sees the lead shrinking a little, to 1 minute and 35 seconds . In the peloton, Julian Alaphilippe tries to drive away for a second time, which greatly increases the pace.
Another 246 km – look at! Julian Alaphilippe with the attack. Will the Frenchman manage to drive to the leading group? Fellow countryman Julien Bernard can already be found there.
Another 250 km – Julien Bernard has succeeded in making the crossing to the leading group! The six in the front now has a margin 2 minutes compared to the peloton.
Another 255 km – well, it is not boring in Rwanda! The five in the front now runs to a 45 -second lead compared to the peloton, while Frenchman Julien Bernard uses the counterattack from the peloton.
Another 256 km – In the tail of the peloton, several riders must let the rest go now. The level is clearly too high for these men from Sierra Leone and Sao Tomé and Príncipe.
Another 257 km – The three in the front gets reinforcement of the Dane Other Foldageer and the Swiss Fabio Christian. Together they drive to a 10 -second lead.
Another 259 km – as expected: end of story for Red Walters. On the first climb of the day, the man from Grenada has to give up his lead again. Menno Huising, Ivo Oliveira and Marius Mayrhofer have a hole with the peloton. How serious is this attempt for an early flight?
Another 263 km – counterattack Huising! The Dutchman Menno Huising uses the counterattack and joins the rider from Grenada, Red Walters.
Another 267 km – We immediately see an attack by a rider from Grenada! He seems to want to drive in the front for a while, we can’t expect too much from it.
129 km to go – Mauro Schmid is trying to break away from the peloton. The Leading Group is not far away anymore. Can the Swiss Rider Make the Jump?
132 km to go – the gap between the leading group and the peloton has decreased by 30 seconds in for minutes. Menno Huising and his Fellow Escapees Now Have 1 minute and 30 Seconds .
138 km to go – we are still waiting for the real spectacle. The Race Situation Has Been the Same For A While, In about 30 kilometers we will have Three Very Tough Climbs. We Might See An Attack from Pogacar or Evenepoel Here.
147 km to go – The pace in the peloton is a bit highher now. The Difference Between the Leading Group and the Main Group is only about 2 minutes .
The Belgians and Slovenians are controlling the race for their leaders Evenepoel and Pogacar. But who are in those teams? Note: Ilan van Wilder Has Already Left the Race After A Crash.
153 km to go – Evenepoel Has Now Rejoined the Peloton.
157 km to go – The Leading Group of Seven Still Has A Margin or 2 Minutes and 50 Seconds . The Names Once Again:
159 km to go – Remco Evenepoel is on his way back after a toilet in a mobile toilet. Is the Suffering from Stomach Problems? The Belgians are controlling at the front of the peloton.
161 km to go – Remco Evenepoel Puts himself at the front of the peloton every now and then, but not for too long.
172 km to go – toilet break for tadej pogacar, but the rest of the peloton continues for now. Two Slovenian Teammates Drop Back to Guide Their Leader Back to the Peloton.
As you can see at the top of this live blog: We alreaty have QUITE A FEW Dropouts. The Expectation is that will be a few more after the three tough climbs, just after the halfway point of the stage. In Succession We then get:
181 km to go – as expected: Belgium and Slovenia Are Leading the Dance. We see almost only blue and green at the front of the peloton, which is about 2 minutes and 30 seconds Behind the Leading Group.
Evenepoel is in Best Shape of the Season is Remco Evenepoel Currently the Best Evenepoel of the Season? “Yes, I think so. I am satisfied with the shape I ultimately achieved this season,” the Belgian Tells Sporza . “We have to be conservative and be prepared for multiple situations. It is Difficult to Predict the Circumstances in Advance.”
193 km to go – The Belgians and Slovenians are now pushing hard at the front of the peloton! Are they perhaps creating a gap with the rest of the main Group here?
One of the Main Players in the Race So Far! Eric Manizabayo Has Shown himself to his own audience a few times. The Rwandan Rode in Front of the Peloton Twice, after which he dropped back to the main Group.
The Heavy Crash Earlier in the Race Pictured. Marc Soler, Bjoern Koerdt and Ilan van Wilder Have Left the Road Race After The Crash Against The Asphalt.
199 km to go – The Motorbike with the time differentence on a sign passes the leading group with Menno Huising: 2 minutes and 55 seconds is the margin of the seven at the front compared to the peloton.
205 km to go – manizabayo has now leg caught, The Rwandan has ridden a few kilometers in the spotlight again!
“Hoping to keep up for as long as possible” “it remains to be see the racing will unfold,” van den Broek Continues. “I Expect Belgium and Especiate Slovenia to set a Punishing pace to control. Then it is up to conserve as much as Possible and hope that we have Enough Left to keep up for Long as Possible.”
Van den Broek also had stomach problems, but did start sam oomen was unable to start today due to the flu, but frank van den Broek also had complaints this week. “I have some stomach problems sinceday. But it has bone getting better yesterday,” van den Broek Tells nos . “I am Healthy, but now I am as special Curious about what my shape is. Or course, I have not leg able to complete the last training.”
209 km to go – Small Technical Problem for Frank van den Broek, but the Dutchman Solves It Himself Again. It looks like his chain came off letterly.
210 km to go – Unbelievable! Eric Manizabayo is Just Going Again. The Rwandan Rides Away from the Peloton Again, at a point on the course where it is very busy. The Crowd Goes Wild, and a Broad Smile Appears on Manizabayo’s Face.
217 km to go – soler is definitely stepping off. He crashed hard and has to give up the fight now. The Spaniard Shakes His Head.
219 km to go – from Wilder Gets Back on his bike for a moment, but you can hardly imagine he riding 219 kilometers now.
219 km to go – manizabayo gave everything he had, but the rwandan’s moment is really over now. He is Being Caht Again.
220 km to go – Big Crash! Oh oh oh … Among Others, The Bronze Medist of the World Time Trial Championships Ilan Van Wilder is Involved. And Marc Soler also crashed hard. They Both Don’t Seem to Be Able To Continue.
222 km to go – Unbelievable! Raúl García Has Been trying to make the jump to the leading group for a very long time, and he seems to have finally successed. A great effort from the Spaniard!
224 km to go – Celebration Along the Sides in Rwanda, because there is a rwandan on the attack! Eric Manizabayo Rides Away from the Peloton with a Broad Smile. How long can he keep this up? The Leading Group is still 2 minutes and 35 seconds Ahead of Him.
225 km to go – meanwhile, many riders have to give up the fight. Among Others, Cissé from Senegal and Jalloh from Sierra Leone Are Leaving the Race.
What can Remco Evenepoel do Today? The Belgian was Crowned World Time Trial Champion for the Third Time in A Row Earlier This Week.
231 km to go – Menno Huising is still in the Leading Group of Six. This is the Current State of Affairs:
240 km to go – Julian Alaphilippe Abandons His World Championship! Oops … what’s going on there? Alaphilippe first drops out of the peloton, and now definitely leaving the road race. About and out for the Frenchman.
238 km to go – a small group splits off from the peloton, and is now dangling a bit between the main Group and the Leading Group. Among Others, Victor Campenaerts is in IT.
241 km to go – The Peloton Has Picked Up the Pace Considerably! The Difference Between the Leading Group and the Main Group is only 1 minute and 15 seconds .
Menno Huising and Ivo Oliveira Rode Away from the Peloton Soon After the Start.
244 km to go – The Early Flight Sees the Lead Shrink a Little, to 1 Minute and 35 Seconds . In The Peloton, Julian Alaphilippe Tries to Ride Away for A Second Time, which Increases The Pace Considerably.
246 km to go – Look! Julian Alaphilippe with the Attack. Can the Frenchman Ride Up to the Leading Group? Fellow Countryman Julien Bernard is Already There.
250 km to go – Julien Bernard Has managed to make the crossing to the leading group! The Six At The Front Now Have A Margin or 2 minutes Compared to the Peloton.
255 km to go – well, it’s not boring in Rwanda anyway! The five at the front are now riding to a lead of 45 seconds compared to the peloton, While Frenchman Julien Bernard is launching a counter-altack from the peloton.
256 km to go – In the tail of the peloton, Several Riders Already Have to Let the Rest Go Now. For thesis men from Sierra Leone and Sao Tomé and Príncipe, The Level is Clearly Far Too High.
257 km to go – the trio at the front are reinforced by the dane other foldageer and the swiss fabio Christian. Together they ride to a lead or 10 seconds .
259 km to go – as expected: end of the story for red walters. On the first climb of the day, the man from grenada already has to give up his leading position again. Menno Huising, Ivo Oliveira and Marius Mayrhofer Have a Gap With The Peloton. How serious is this attempt for an early flight?
263 km to go – Counter -Attack Huising! The Dutchman Menno Huising Launches The Counter-Attack and Joins the Rider from Grenada, Red Walters.
267 km to go – We immediately see an attack from a rider from grenada! He Mainly Seems to Want to Ride in Front for a While, we can’t expect too much from it.