All photos by Patrick Verhoest and Thomas Lapeire.
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Gent-Wevelgem: A Patrick and Thomas Gallery!
Our man Patrick Verhoest was at the Kemmelberg Sunday, shooting the key moves in this memorable Gent-Wevelgem. And he had a little help as well... teenage protege Thomas Lapeire, who brings us our start-line photos!
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At the start in Gistel
A very low-key affair, unlike the pomp of Deinze
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Gorilla
getting his game face on
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brrr
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Rolling out in Gistel
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Riders... roll out!
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Fans at the Kemmelberg
armed for battle
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the quiet Kemmelberg
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Stannard and Gilbert
first run thru
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Sagan and Rowe
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Juan Flecha
Doing his usual thing
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Ready for the final pass
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Boonen ambling along
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The Everythingmobile
there's a kitchen in the back seat
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Cav getting a jump
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The winning break
grinta time
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Peter Sagan
Cool as ever
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Eisel goes by
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Chaser time
Eddy Boss
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The main chase
led by Boom
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Gorilla again
all business now.