Got my beer. Got my Easter Egg. Settling down to watch 5 hours of cycling magic on TNT. Along with Rubaix this is the one cyclists dream of winning.
Will Van Der Poel win for a record 4th time.
Will Pogacar, the greatest all round rider since Mercx win another race.
Will Remco be able to handle the pressure on his debut.
Will Wout Van Aert hit his top form after a year or so of being bably injured.
Yes, I am preparing to sit down and watch this great race!
Very nice indeed!
When does it start, UK time?
Peter
It’s on now.
60km gone only another 218km to go.
Yoiks Just as well I asked! Thanks for the quick reply!
Peter
Terrific race with a predictable outcome I guess. Awesome stuff from the elitest of elite athletes.
The best of the best in the top 5 positions. A very nice race to watch.
Great entertainment.
The reason this race is so iconic is the finishing order usually gives a true indication of who are the best riders.
Team strength isn’t that important.
Bloody freezing at the top of the Oude Kwaremont for almost 5hrs…..
Hey @Fatcat who’s your pick for tomorrow? Top 5 in no particular order
MVDP
Ganna
WVA
Poggy
Pedersen
Hard to see past the big 2. Only question is whether the lack of a climb will enable MVdP to hang on - and then win the sprint 
I’m thinking someone from Soudal Quick Step. They know how to take on this race. So, Jasper Stuyven or Dylan Van Baarle?
If the favourites end up marking themselves, an outsider could win.
Ganna is looking strong, he might drag a lot of riders to the finish.
But no one knows. It’s going to be exciting.
They’ve added a 800m climb, but I don’t know how close to the end it is or how steep.
It’s sector 26 - only 800m long - and the last 20 sectors follow the traditional route so it shouldn’t make a decisive difference.
Although c TP anything is possible!