THEMOVE Can Anyone Stop Pogačar? | Tour of Flanders Preview | THEMOVE+
Apr 3, 2026
Johan Bruyneel, former pro cyclist and team director, offers sharp tactical analysis and insider perspective. He and Spencer dissect Van Aert and Ganna’s form, why Tadej Pogačar looks invincible, Remco Evenepoel’s late entry and its impact, and the key team tactics and positioning that could prevent a one-man race on the cobbles.
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Ganna's Chaotic Bike Change Before His Win
- Filippo Ganna's mechanical and bike-change chaos nearly cost him but he still came back to win Dwars door Vlaanderen.
- Bruyneel described a spare bike with its front wheel missing and sloppy handling that delayed Ganna in the finale.
Dwars Had A Surprisingly High Average Speed
- Dwars door Vlaanderen averaged a blistering 48.5 km/h, unusually fast on slow, cobbled Flemish roads.
- Bruyneel highlighted that pace is 2 km/h faster than the previous record and makes solo wins harder.
Pogačar Is The Clear Favorite For Flanders
- Tadej Pogačar is the overwhelming favorite for Tour of Flanders if nothing dramatic happens.
- Johan Bruyneel argues Pogacar's combination of form and endurance on 278 km makes him likely to win solo unless Mathieu van der Poel can match him.