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- Robbe Ghys (NICE)
- Robert Scott (GBR)
- Thomas Joseph (NICE)
- Jon Knolle (DUI)
leading group- Robbe Ghys (NICE)
- Robert Scott (GBR)
- Thomas Joseph (NICE)
- Jon Knolle (DUI)
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peloton
While many clappers warm up in Paris-Nice or Tirreno-Adriatico for the rest of the spring, there is also racing in our country. Between Hooglede and Roeselare, a tribute is paid to the late world champion Jean-Pierre Monseré. Follow the game on Sunday on this page.
- Gitsberg. The last climb of the local lap is the Gitsberg. The riders climb 400 meters at an average of 3.2%. The climb is characterized by cobblestones, just like Lookhuisstraat. This climb is 7 kilometers from the finish in Roeselare. † 12 o’clock 23.
Gitsberg
The last climb of the local lap is the Gitsberg. The riders climb 400 meters at an average of 3.2%. The climb is characterized by cobblestones, just like Lookhuisstraat. This climb is 7 kilometers from the finish in Roeselare.
- 12 noon 11. Platoon is getting closer. The peloton was able to make up for time on the leading group. The leading group does not have much left of the 5 minutes. They have 1’10” left. 130 kilometers to go. .
Peloton comes closer
The peloton was able to make up for time on the leading group. The leading group does not have much left of the 5 minutes. They still have 1’10”. Still 130 kilometers to go.
- The passage of the peloton over the cobblestones of the Lookhuisstraat. 12 o’clock 10.
The passage of the peloton over the cobblestones of the Lookhuisstraat.
- 12 o’clock 05. Even more race. There is also racing in France. That’s where Paris-Nice starts, Wout van Aert you will see at work there from today. Paris-Nice has 8 stages and they start with a flat stage for the sprinters. From 13.10 you can follow the 1st stage of the stage race via our website. †
Even more course
There is also racing in France. That’s where Paris-Nice starts, Wout van Aert you will see at work there from today. Paris-Nice has 8 stages and they start with a flat stage for the sprinters.
From 13.10 you can follow the 1st stage of the stage race via our website.
- Lookhuisstraat. The next ascent follows soon. The Lookhuisstraat is an ascending cobblestone strip of 1.2 kilometers with an average gradient of 1.5% and a maximum of 4.6%. † 12 o’clock .
Lookhuisstraat
The next ascent follows soon. The Lookhuisstraat is an ascending cobblestone strip of 1.2 kilometers with an average gradient of 1.5% and a maximum of 4.6%.
- 11 am 53. Second passage Ruidenbergstraat. The peloton already encountered De Ruidenberg early in the race, but now it’s time to climb again. The leading group still has a lead of 4’32”.
Second passage Ruidenbergstraat
The peloton already encountered De Ruidenberg early in the race, but now it’s time to climb again. The leading group still has a lead of 4’32”.
- Due to a crash in GP Le Samyn, Florian Vermeersch (Lotto-Soudal) missed the Strade Bianche, but today he will ride the GP Monseré. 11 o’clock 49.
Due to a crash in GP Le Samyn, Florian Vermeersch (Lotto-Soudal) missed the Strade Bianche, but today he will ride the GP Monseré.
- 11 hours 46. The leading group with 3 Belgians, a German and a Brit: Thomas Joseph (Minerva Cycling) Robbe Ghys (Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise) Robin Orins (Team Elevate p/b Home Solution Soenens) Jon Knolle (Saris Rouvy Sauerland) Robert Scott (WiV SunGod).
The leading group with 3 Belgians, a German and a Brit:
Thomas Joseph (Minerva Cycling)
Robbe Ghys (Sport Flanders-Baloise)
Robin Orins (Team Elevate p/b Home Solution Soenens)
Jon Knolle (Saris Rouvy Sauerland)
Robert Scott (WiV SunGod)
- 11 hours 42.5 minutes for leading group. The leading group already has a nice lead. The 5 riders are 5 minutes ahead of the peloton. They are now on their way to Ruidenbergstraat, they know this climb from the previous round. †
5 minutes before leading group
The leading group already has a nice lead. The 5 riders are 5 minutes ahead of the peloton. They are now on their way to Ruidenbergstraat, they know this climb from the previous round.
- Hoogledeberg. The riders have completed the Hoogledeberg for the first time in this race. This short climb is 600 meters long at an average of 2.6%. They will face this ramp 2 more times in this match. The Hoogledeberg is not new to the course. † 11 o’clock 41.
Hoogledeberg
The riders have completed the Hoogledeberg for the first time in this race. This short climb is 600 meters long at an average of 2.6%. They will face this ramp 2 more times in this match. The Hoogledeberg is not new to the course.
- The passage of the leading group over the Gitsberg. 11 am 34.
The passage of the leading group over the Gitsberg
- 11 am 28. Robbe Ghys in leading group. After the Gitsberg, the leading group with Robbe Ghys was able to extend its lead. They work well with 5 and try to hold off the pack. †
Robbe Ghys in head group
After the Gitsberg, the leading group with Robbe Ghys was able to extend its lead. They work well with 5 and try to hold off the pack.
- 11 am 24. The riders have completed the Gitsberg and are now heading towards the arrival place in Roeselare. There they cross the finish line for the first time and start the next round. †
The riders have completed the Gitsberg and are now heading towards the arrival place in Roeselare. There they cross the finish line for the first time and start the next round.
- 11 am 22. Leading group of 5 with a small lead. Thomas Joseph (Minerva Cycling), Robbe Ghys (Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise), Jon Knolle (Saris Rouvy Sauerland), Robert Scott (WiV SunGod) and Robin Orins (Team Elevate p/b Home Solution Soenens) have a small lead on the peloton . †
Leading group of 5 with a small lead
Thomas Joseph (Minerva Cycling), Robbe Ghys (Sport Vlaanderen-Baloise), Jon Knolle (Saris Rouvy Sauerland), Robert Scott (WiV SunGod) and Robin Orins (Team Elevate p/b Home Solution Soenens) have a small lead on the peloton .
- 11 am 13. Gianni Marchand absent . Gianni Marchand (Tarteletto-Isorex) also didn’t start today. He got the stomach flu last night and has to pass. Tarteletto-Isorex has to make do with one less man. †
Gianni Marchand absent
Gianni Marchand (Tarteletto-Isorex) also didn’t start today. He got the stomach flu last night and has to pass. Tarteletto-Isorex has to make do with one less man.
- 11 am 11. No Timothy Dupont in GP Monseré due to illness. Don’t look for Timothy Dupont today. The rider of Bingoal-Pauwels Sauzen-WB did not appear at the start due to illness. His teammate Dorian De Maeght is not there either. “Both Timothy Dupont and Dorian De Maeght became ill in the course of Saturday to Sunday. They were unable to take the start, so we left them aside,” reports sports director Jean-Denis Vandenbroucke. Timothy Dupont was definitely a contender for the win. The sprinter achieved 2 places in the top 10 in the Tour of Valencia. .
No Timothy Dupont in GP Monseré due to illness
Don’t look for Timothy Dupont today. The rider of Bingoal-Pauwels Sauzen-WB did not appear at the start due to illness. His teammate Dorian De Maeght is not there either.
“Both Timothy Dupont and Dorian De Maeght became ill in the course of Saturday to Sunday. They were unable to take the start, so we left them aside,” reports sports director Jean-Denis Vandenbroucke.
Timothy Dupont was definitely a contender for the win. The sprinter achieved 2 places in the top 10 in the Tour of Valencia.
- 11 am 02. Contenders. Hugo Hofstetter (Arkéa-Samsic) is the big challenger today. The French sprinter has already achieved impressive podium places in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and in Le Samyn. He hopes to book his first win of the season here today. Alpecin-Fenix counts on Dries De Bondt and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl on Jannik Steimle and Bert Van Lerberghe, among others. Florian Vermeersch, Jasper De Buyst and Arnaud De Lie from Lotto-Soudal can also be dangerous. A bunch sprint can be avoided by such riders. †
contenders
Hugo Hofstetter (Arkéa-Samsic) is the big challenger today. The French sprinter has already achieved impressive podium places in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne and in Le Samyn. He hopes to book his first win of the season here today.
Alpecin-Fenix counts on Dries De Bondt and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl on Jannik Steimle and Bert Van Lerberghe, among others. Florian Vermeersch, Jasper De Buyst and Arnaud De Lie from Lotto-Soudal can also be dangerous. A bunch sprint can be avoided by such riders.
- 10 am 47. Weather conditions. The sun may be shining, but the temperature at the start in Hooglede was around 3 °C. The riders are currently riding around well dressed. Soon that will no longer be necessary because the sun continues to shine well and the temperature rises. †
Weather conditions
The sun may be shining, but the temperature at the start in Hooglede was around 3 °C. The riders are currently riding around well dressed. Soon that will no longer be necessary because the sun continues to shine well and the temperature rises.
- 10 o’clock 40. Last year: Merlier with force majeure. Last year 9 riders including Stan Van Tricht escaped early in the race. They got 3’30” free play from the peloton, but in the suit the sprinter teams took control. Control was maintained. After a few attack attempts in the leading group and later an attack by Amaury Capiot, everything was back together and the red carpet was rolled out for the sprinters. Eyes were on Mark Cavendish and Tim Merlier. In the end it was Merlier who won the sprint with great force majeure and won the GP Monseré. †
Last year: Merlier with force majeure
Last year 9 riders including Stan Van Tricht escaped early in the race. They got 3’30” free play from the peloton, but in the suit the sprinter teams took control. Control was maintained.
After a few attack attempts in the leading group and later an attack by Amaury Capiot, everything was back together and the red carpet was rolled out for the sprinters. Eyes were on Mark Cavendish and Tim Merlier. In the end it was Merlier who won the sprint with great force majeure and won the GP Monseré.
- Ruidenberg. The Ruidenberg is the first ascent today. The riders will climb 1 kilometer with an average gradient of 2.1% and a maximum of 5.4%. The peloton will face this climb a total of 4 times in this race. † 10 hours 34.
Ruidenberg
The Ruidenberg is the first ascent today. The riders will climb 1 kilometer with an average gradient of 2.1% and a maximum of 5.4%. The peloton will face this climb a total of 4 times in this race.
