Tadej Pogacar already showed in the E3 Saxo Classic that he is ready to compete with Van der Poel and Van Aert in the Tour of Flanders. According to Eddy Planckaert, the Slovenian’s strategy must be clear.
Tadej Pogačar was certainly the strongest in the race last year, but winning was not possible for the Slovenian. He couldn’t get rid of Van der Poel on the Paterberg and was surprised in the sprint by the returning Madouas and Van Baarle.
According to Eddy Planckaert, the Slovenian’s strategy must therefore be clear. “Really continue on the Oude Kwaremont and if it doesn’t work there, try again on the Paterberg. Then not much will hang on his wheel,” he adds The last news.
After the Paterberg there is still 13.5 kilometers to the finish, bridgeable only for Planckaert. “If he has a ten second lead, Van der Poel and Van Aert will not return. Those two will never ride together in the chase.”
