A MONSTER of a climb on the Volta Catalunya Queen Stage shakes up the GC podium. Meanwhile the E3 Harelbeke is settled by a three-up, track-standing sprint finale!
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E3 Harelbeke 2017: Greg Van Avermaet beats a brace of Belgians
Greg Van Avermaet nailed his claim to the Ronde van Vlaanderen mast with his first ever victory at E3 Harelbeke. In an all Belgian, three-up finale that practically came down to a track stand, the BMC captain had the quickest fast-twitch muscles. Surging past Oliver Naesen (Ag2r-La Mondiale) who finished third, and keeping at bay a fast-finishing Philippe Gilbert (Quick Step Floors) for second.
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Podcast 82: The Heart of the Cobbled Classics
In this episode, Kathi, Midge, and Chris discuss Milan-San Remo, E3 Harelbeke, Gent-Wevelgem, and Ronde Van Vlaaderen. We also review our 9-rider fantasy team for the Cobbled Classics. We anxiously await the Queen of the Classics, The Hell of the North, PARIS-ROUBAIX.
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