2016 Worlds Mens Elite RR - no spoiler tags required

Have to say- this race shows us the difference between some of the top pros. Surely everybody knew that it was going to split in that desert crosswind section - but look at the guys who made the front group - 6 Belgians for a start, led by the incomparable Boonen, 4 canny experienced Eye-talians, the Dutch, the top Norweigan strongmen and the great man himself Sagan. It is a who's-who of likely contenders in something like Paris Roubaix (including this years winner Matt Hayman) along with Matthews, himself a brilliant tactician and all-round racer. The 2 Brits - Cav and Blythe - made it but the entire "SKY" team missed it completely. Throw in a few African riders (Eritrea, SA and Morocco) who can handle the heat, two French "rouleurs" and a rogue Canadian and you have a list of pure "racers:" lads who throw away the earpiece and power meter and horse into it. It is great to watch.