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05-07-12, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sqharaway

Did you happen to see the finish to the 2012 Omloop? Sep Vanmarcke feigned exhaustion in the run-in and beat Tom Boonen in the sprint. Pretty damn good skill if ask me...

that is not skill; it's tactics. brain power.

skill in cycling:
- descending
- riding in congestion
- avoiding accidents

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