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Philipsen attacks from afar, but De Lie wins Binche-Chimay-Binche thanks to powerful sprint
CyclingTuesday, 01 October 2024 at 13:18
On Tuesday afternoon, Arnaud De Lie claimed victory in Binche-Chimay-Binche. An impressive win for the Belgian Lotto Dstny champion, as the field of sprinters in this Belgian 1.1 race was quite strong. Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) and Milan Fretin (Cofidis) secured the remaining podium spots.
The organizers had prepared a course of just under two hundred kilometers for the men, in between Chimay and Binche. The final eighty kilometers took place on a local circuit around Binche, which had to be ridden four times in full. In the windy south of Belgium, it was expected to be a chaotic race, which history indicates often ends in a sprint from a reduced group.
Early on, we saw a breakaway of six riders. Adrien Maire (TDT-Unitbet), Michiel Coppens (Cofidis), Michael Schwarzmann (Israel-Premier Tech), Iker Mintegi (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Stijn Appel (BEAT Cycling Club) and Rindert Buiter (VolkerWessels) broke away and were allowed by the peloton to gain a few minutes. However, the pack kept them within striking distance during the intermediate phase.
De Bondt opens attacks, Covi also shows his fighting spirit
The peloton calculated the escapees’ lead carefully and reeled them in early amidst some nervousness. By the fifty-kilometer mark, the six leaders had already been caught, and the pace remained relentlessly high. Meanwhile, we saw a few punctures here and there, including for Jordi Meeus (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and Gianni Vermeersch (Alpecin-Deceuninck).
Dries De Bondt (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) launched a solo attack with forty kilometers to go. Behind him, there was more tension in the peloton as the local circuit included an open section where the wind could play a role. Intermarché-Wanty tried to string things out first, but without success.
De Bondt was caught with thirty kilometers to go, sparking another wave of attacks. Jasper Stuyven (Lidl-Trek), Antoine L'Hote (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and Alessandro Covi (both UAE Team Emirates) were among those who attacked, with Covi particularly managing to build a significant gap.
Covi doesn’t make it, sprint decides the race after a hectic finale
Riding alone, Covi steadily built a thirty-second lead, even though the peloton was still pushing hard behind him. As the riders entered the final lap (of a little over fifteen kilometers), Covi maintained a twenty-second lead. However, with twelve kilometers remaining, despite help from Magnus Cort (Uno-X Mobility), the Italian’s adventure came to an end. A brave attempt!
This set up a hectic finale, leading to a sprint in Binche. Pascal Ackermann (Israel-Premier Tech) had mechanical trouble for the second time, taking him out of contention for the sprint. Vito Braet (Intermarché-Wanty) also crashed in the finale, ruling him out as well.
Philipsen was well-positioned, but Danny van Poppel (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) blasted past him. Philipsen briefly followed the Dutchman’s wheel before launching his own sprint. However, it was still quite a way to the finish line for the Flemish rider. From behind, De Lie unleashed a tremendous burst of speed. The Belgian champion powered past Philipsen and sprinted to victory. Girmay and Fretin also overtook the visibly frustrated Philipsen, earning their spots on the podium.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024