Alexander Kristoff shows raw form in Belgium.
Alexander Kristoff had overcoming the first two stages of De Panne-Koksijde in Belgium before Thursday’s Stage 3.
A group of 12 riders were in breach long, but after 111.4 kilometers were mass sprint. There was a super smooth duel between Kristoff and German André Greipel. Kristoff was in front, but Greipel came flush with the Norwegian. Destination images gave no clear answer.
– I do not know, maybe it was the same, said Kristoff to Eurosport after you finish.
After the jury had been studied photo finish decided that Kristoff was some millimeteres front.
– I am very pleased. The team has worked very well. There have been three wonderful days in De Panne, says Kristoff after his eighth win of the season.
– Good starting
– It was hard at the end and very dense. Greipel got my wheel on the last few meters and came quickly, says Kristoff.
Stage Race in Belgium concludes with a time trial later on Thursday.
– There is no doubt that I have a good starting before the closing time trial. Now I got six-second bonus and it makes me even has a few seconds to go before the time trial later today. I’ll do what I can in summary, says Kristoff.
Bystrøm in Flanders
He brags team that has helped him greatly. In particular, Sven Erik Bystrøm done a good job, but the U23 champion was not in the lead on the short mass stage Thursday.
Bystrøm get the chance to run the classic Tour of Flanders Sunday as domestique for Kristoff, reports procycling. no.
There are young boy first monument rides.
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