🚵 Only two more nights, and the E3 Saxo Classic is officially back! We’re immensely proud of our cycling race, especially the 17 killer slopes. So proud even that our partner X20 is once again presenting the X20-Mountain Trophy! 🏆
Profile. The E3 Saxo Classic has for many years been a cornerstone of the spring campaign and in 2023 it will be no different. The classic will see the riders go over the bergs of Flandres in what is the race most similar to the Tour de Flandres on the 24th of March.
This race is what I consider the main warm up for the Tour des Flandres. It features hour and a half less of racing in comparison to the second monument of the season, however the profile is very similar and the race is to be decided on a very similar set of climbs.
Start Time: 12:15CET.
Finish Time: 17:00CET.
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With 205 kilometers on the menu it’s still a fairly long race. When the race hits 120 kilometers to go it will see an increase in activity as the peloton enter the bergs, and with 80 kilometers to go it will go through the Taaienberg which may be the first big point of selection in the peloton.
Afterwards, the Eikenberg comes with 61.5Km to go, and the Stationsberg comes with 57.5Km to go, these can be points of attack for those looking to anticipate the big climbs which will follow.
The order is the opposite of Flandres here, as the Paterberg/Oude Kwaremont combo sees the short ascent first, and it comes with 42.5 kilometers to go, still quite far away from the finish but with it’s toughness it will inevitably cause damage in the peloton.
Paterberg: 400 meters; 13.5%; 42.5Km to go
With 37.5 kilometers to go comes the Oude Kwaremont. In very quick succession, these two ascents will be the platform for the main attacks from the race favourites who want to make their moves on the bergs. With 30 and 20 kilometers to go there are some small bergs, and a cobbled sector aswell with 22Km to go. These won’t be as hard, however after a hard race they can be used to create further damage, however it is more expected that groups will try to consolidate their gaps.
Oude Kwaremont: 2.5Km; 3.7%; 37.5Km to go
The final 20 kilometers will be essentially pan-flat, and it is possible to organize a chase with the goal of catching smaller groups or an eventual solo rider that may be in front. This flat section will force a lot of tactical decisions, and should be crucial for the outcome.
They are roads where you can put on a chase, but simultaneously big splits are frequent in E3. Those racing for victory and starting the flat section in the lead have the advantage.
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