Gent-Wevelgem 2021 returned with one of the longest races of the season, over 250km done on a course with constant strong crosswinds, cobbled climbs, gravel narrow paths and a long flat run to the finish in Wevelgem. One of my favourite classics, we were in for a treat with Wout van Aert, a stacked quickstep team and many cobbled specialists lining up at the startline.
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Comment down below the most out of the box unhinged reason why Quickstep missed getting their riders into the front echelon. Also, Dwars door Vlaanderen Broadcasters for the race on wednesday: - VRT, RTBF | Belgium - Eurosport | Europe - SuperSport | Sub-saharan Africa - L'équipe | France - FloSports | USA, Canada Australia
Tim "El Tractor" Declercq wasn't there to do the filthy work.
Too logical
Maybe riders were on strike because they want that fishmonger's kit back? ;-)
So Yves Lampaert got that question and he answered: They tried to pull echelons with quickstep, before that split happened, on a section that was ideal for it, but the whole peloton was paying attention and it didn't happen. So he thought it wasn't gonna happen anymore and they dropped back a bit. But on an other section they tried again and there was a bit of a fall or holdup and the 20 man group was gone after that.
No Lidl supermarkets out on the course
Quickstep teammates didnt't want to fall victim to a spray of THERMONUCLEAR CHUNDER from Bennett, so they declined to join him in the front group.
Exorcism
Hahahahaha Thermonuclear Chunder! Permission to steal the phrase please!
Sam Bennett turned his guts out trying. Cannot fault his effort.
@@danmc7815 puked his guts out trying I never faulted his effort he was only one from his team who made move so how you make that inference is on you. I just think it would have been crazy if there was a rider to his left shit would have got real quick.:) He would have looked like he had done a rainy roubaix or strade. Truth i think it was a shake cause i guzzle meal replacement shakes standing up and have almost puked. I actually said there should be play list like dumoulin taking 2 before stelvio and winning jersey, bennet, hoogerland after crashing in barbwire, guy in tour after running into random fans camper to use toilet. Its insane dedication jokes aside. Laughs still to be had sam has been laughing at sprinters all year he has exorcism on bike I can laugh and respect it at same time!!!!
"Fancy seeing you here, Stefan." Nobody calls bike racing like Lanterne 💯
I literally choked on my coffee.... so hilarious.
in a symbolic gesture commemorating cycling mogul 'the lanterne rouge' reaching 100k subscribers, dq started the race 100 minutes late. sam bennet declined to participate in the commemorative gesture, citing personal reasons. word on the street is he is still upset after being named third best sprinter in the world by 'the lanterne rouge' during the 2020 lrcp awards...
A little back story, pour la petite histoire as we say here in Belgium: The last weeks a lot has been written and said in the media about Jumbo-Visma not being strong enough to support Wout Van Aert. Nathan Van Hooydocnk really didn't like that and replied somewhat irritated in the pre-race interview. Really adds to the race-story to see how masterful he was in this Gent-Wevelgem, to prove the haters wrong with actions. He was really a one man team for Wout yesterday. And of course he got all the praise in the world in the Sporza studio afterwards.
Thank you for sharing, this gives extra meaning to van Hooydoncks work, which we see in this video, was absolutely stellar.
some more interesting info: Wout van Aert almost missed the break, he was in 40th position he told in an interview. Jos van Emden got him just in time at the front. Jumbo did a great race as team
Do the Belgians just hate Jumbo because it’s a Dutch team haha?
@@RB-lj7ge no
@@RB-lj7ge On the contrary. They ride in flemish colours anyway! Most of us do hate Michel Wuyts though with his over the top toxic chauvinism.
This channel is gonna explode so hard this year
It’s the only channel speaking to tactics and strategy...
You’d have to think so. He explains things so clearly and carefully, with labels and slow motion and stuff. I think a lot of other channels just assume knowledge but there are tons of us who are relatively new to watching racing (I suspect in many cases due to GCN+) so this kind of breakdown is extremely helpful.
This is easily the best cycling content on the planet, and it only gets better with time. Congrats on your 100k, keep it up!
yeah this dude is sitting on a gold mine
You’ve never seen Chris Horners channel then! He gives far deeper analysis of the tactical reasons.
@@rdcanyon just checked it out, boomer vibes are far too high to compete with Lanterne
That Bennett moment is going to be replayed for years to come
Seemed to avoid wearing it himself for the most part, quite impressive.
For reals. Such an iconic shot.
Dumoulin dumping playlist, forget in tdf year guy ran into camper lol to use toilet. Some crazy stuff.....bennet was hydrated no doubt. Liters. Imagine if rider caught that...craziest vid ever
Takes a real man to ride through that.
@@ryanphelan6861 I wish I could remember who that was in the camper. That killed me
Sam Bennet earns my respect today. Watch it at 5:53 - 5:56 Just imagine throwing up like this with 33 km to go and still get it over the finish line with "only" 4 minutes 40 seconds behind the winner.
When I saw NVH labeled as 'Belgian Malinois' I laughed sho hard I shot coffee through my nose! Good one!
It's great that Team Jumbo Visma have the names of the riders on the helmets. Why doesn't everyone do it?
They do! The Kask and POC sets of septuplets were in the race, I saw them everywhere.
Shoutout to Nathan van Hooydonck. We were neighbours when he was born, and our village is still the home for his fanclub. :D
@4:24 van Aert seated, putting in an effort while riders behind are out of the saddle trying to hold the wheel. Excellent flex.
It is so impressive watching van aert sprint. such minimal lateral bike motion, so beautifully efficient
At this point because I cant contain my excitement, I first watch the Eurosport highlights for a race, forget half or almost all of what happened and then watch Laterne Rouge's highlights for the same race.
exact thing I do
Yeah, I watch the '...but will they still be in yellow in Paris...' commentary on GCN+, then watch Lanterne to understand the race. :)
Pat you're a true king for buying all these highlight rights. Thanks as always for the supreme content.
Watched this straight after the Eurosport highlights. Difference is night and day, you're doing an amazing job!
Finally, Classics covered like they should be. Thrilled to know LR is calling the season ahead.
Had to get Benji to record this with the helicopter hahahhahaa Also a huge fan of the names on the top of the helmets of JV
can't. freaking. wait. for the coverage of the rest of the classics and grand tours again this year. This channel is perfect for a relative newbie american like me
Sooooo happy you're getting to do all these highlight shows. The podcasts are brilliant and the analysis is tge best i've found anywhere but for noobs like myself just getting into bike racing, the video aspect of your analysis is a massive help to understanding the gameplay going on. 🙌👏👏👏
I'm jealous I'm old lol! Amazing sport athletic chess with such cohesion and comradory. Keep watching and enjoying I promise it only gets better and stumbled on right channel. He gets it right and plays it's straight no other channel does both. He's a purist so likes cyclist based on attributes commitment. Enjoy!
The combined power of these guys still amazes me. They lit Bennett up like a wild fire.
Great illustration of the effect of crosswinds at 2:14
@Edwin Jansen I will never about bunnings Snags, a rite of passage for Aussie. This is what sets Australia apart from the rest of the world. Sorry... did I unnecessarily mention my nationality? Didn't mean to, was just to busy proclaiming my countries superiority over others.
The moment van Aert kept his legs still letting van Hooydonk ride away was brilliant.
Favorite part: Van Hooy celebrating like a little kid.
THIS IS great :) So interesting to see Benett throw up and die, the fight against the wind and position and so on. A race is not just a sprint and a win. It is so much more. This race was really a fight for life. CONGRATS 100k SUB :)
I also like the race, mainly because it allows the strong guys amongst the sprinters to show that they can do more than just bunch sprints. My favourite victory by Mario Cippolini is Gent-Wevelgem 2002.
Epic race. We're so lucky to have so many stars in the sport right now. Bennett losing his breakfast pre-sprint is pretty telling of the pace!
that hooydunck guy freakin killed it
Classy, LR. Great that you’re able to sustain quality despite your relentless schedule and inevitable fatigue.
Woah...the absolute best breakdown & race commentaries on the net. I just love the video clips of all the action & reaction. Keep that format!!👍
Great start to the week. First a trio of swallows have arrived on the farm. It’s officially summer here!Then LR does an amazing breakdown of G-W. Outstanding work. Thank you lads
Nathan earned his pay. What a ride. Yes, a Belgian Malinois.
Absolutely brilliant work, thank you very much! I especially like 2:14 , 3:28 , 4:14 , 8:00. Have been watching your stuff for quite a while now, to my astonishment it is still becoming even better and better!
Impressive ride from Sam Bennett all things considered!
Van Hooydocnk, the police dog, at 7:20 not allowing any games, great to see it. Thanks for the recap!
What a race, what a video! Thanks Lantern Rouge for the excellent summary.
Congratulations on 100k!!!!
Your commentary keeps getting better. Thanks!
Flanders classic licence coming in just in time for the big one next weekend
Holy STOKED
Benji’s G-Wagon t-shirts please
Congrats on 100k man !
Nice work as always
Best race analysis every time. Thanks and keep it up!
100K! congrats Pat, well deserved!
Another excellent and informative video, LR!
Absolute love this content! Really cool that you invest in the licenses 💪
Brilliant analysis!
Really appreciating the huge amount of race coverage on this channel now days. Keep it up!
This is excellent. Great to see you making the most of the new footage and relationship! Chapeau
Great video LR, congrats on the 100k subscribers. Keep them coming great content. Thanks
Superb summary thanks
awesome analysis
Love this commentary. Getting to hear a breakdown of the thinking behind the moves in the race makes watching the many KMs before the finish so much richer. Wanting to go back and rewatch other races past now. Much appreciation to the channel and the riders!
Brilliant analysis. Keep it up, we’ll done.
excellent analysis
Congrats on 100k subs!
Clinical coverage mate, love it
Really well done -- beautiful photos and on-point commentary!
Great channel and commentary. Two thumbs way up!!!
Excellent analysis Lanterne
Loved the coverage as always. Brilliant work by Jumbo-Visma throughout the race.
Definitely not a drill! Top analysis of what happened over the race.
Great breakdown and commentary as usual. Just to point out at 4:38, Van Hooydonck has switched teams!!! 😱
Sharp eyes!
Beautiful
Excellent commentary great highlights Someone is thinking and working thank you
Excellent coverage. Bummed that couldn't watch on GCN+ in U.S. but glad I found your fantastic work.
Good for you Bra!! 100K much respect!! USA
Brilliant race analysis LR. You're going from strength to strength mate. What a performance from Jumbo Visma. They crushed a lot of souls in this race.
I'll just watch this over and over, anyyime I need a lift. MASTERCLASS racing and a great analysis, LR 🍻
Great coverage again! Thanks. (Belgian following from Brissie)
The best commentary & analysis on the planet. By a very comfortable margin.
Best cycling content in the whole web. Great job, keep going!
Solid video 🙏🏽
Quickstep just wanted to let some of the other sprinty bois 6:33 win a Belgian race for once, sharing is caring.
What a great time to follow this sport. So many great riders and specialists. Think cycling will see an explosion of interest in 2021.
Keep it up, nice video!
was waiting for volta catalunya stage 7 video... love the highlights and reviews anyway.
Call of the day "Fancy seeing you here, Stefan"
Best cycling channel on YT. thx!
The Kemmelberg climb (third and last one) is so brutal, I live 10 miles from Heuvelland and when I was younger I was an MTB adept, being in top form that side from the Kemmel was dying on your bike
congrats on 100k
I cannot say enough good things about these race/stage breakdowns. As someone who likes the sport as a fan more than as a participant, it's a great education in tactics and motivations. But as a Coloradoan, we need more Sepp Kuss mentions...even if he's not participating in the day's activities.
It is for analysis such as the one at minute 4:00 that I am proud to have become a lanterne squad boy :-) great job there and I think that Benji's contribution is unvaluable in this type of races. keep it going lads!!
Fancy seeing you here, Stef
nice break down specialy with the arows on the waaiers!
Poor Bennett. I thought it was a very good ride from him, shame the Kemmelberg upset his tummy.
Looks like I just became the 100.000 subscriber, Congrats Lanterne Rouge!
I think that was a race! How smart are those names on the helmets! (but first name not last name? I guess you put what you can fit. Is this going to become a trend? Lets hope so!
@Lanterne Rouge ..... Congratulations to 100k subscribers :) ;) :D
Bobke was a blast, Chris Horner (Butterfly Effect) is growing on me, but You are The BOSS. Chapeau, LR + the B-man 👊🏼
This is the best cycling channel
Your commentary is excellent mate, last time I enjoyed commentaries that much, Cosmo was still posting regularly on youtube. And Bennet regurgitating.. woh
That was a perfect ride! Jumbo crushed it!
What a brilliant re-cap and examination of race tactics - poor SamBennet!
Look at those contemporary and slick action shots, I didn't know Alfred Hitchcock was doing cycling commentary videos.
Wondering why nobody gave that seagull overhead in the final sprint a shout for his run in...looked like it could have been his day to me.
Damn Wout spent a lot of time on the front to still have those legs for the finale.
I LOVE YOU WOUT!!!
It was very nice of you to buy Benji a helicopter. No more getting stuck in his G-Wagen :-)