The inaugural Velominati Super Prestige kicks into full swing this week with the Amstel Gold Race to be held Sunday, April 18. Sunday will be the second race in the season-long series and is an opportunity to unseat current series leader and rainbow cog wearer, Rob, who took the lead last week by predicting two podium finishers.
We are happy to report that all post-prediction samples came back negative for clairvoyance-enhancing substances, although several readers did return samples showing high caffeine and alcohol levels. Those readers have been issued letters indicating that they have been placed on a watch list and may be subject to further scrutiny.
This week’s winner will earn an “Obey the Rules” bumper sticker and all reader’s points qualify towards the final prize of the free Velominati Shop Apron. If you are inclined to enter, simply post your predictions for the top five placings in the comment section. Good luck.
Rules and results are posted Velominati Super Prestige page.
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@Joe
Spot on, mate! I'm doing the hill circuit here in Seattle. I like your choices.
Can someone please tell me why Valverde is still racing? He's making a mockery of the UCI and WADA, not that they need the help.
@frank
He's banked clean pee and blood samples or has an evil twin?
@Marko
Disappearing twin? The stories they will tell...I'd really hoped that the UCI would move quickly to extend his ban, but I guess they're just not that serious about this stuff...
I got nothing. Gesink will crash out, as per usual. Cunego will finish in 80th place.
1. P. Gilbert
2. B. Leukemans-isn't he always up there lately?
3. F. Schleck-tries to win it for the baby but to knackered from lack-o-sleep
4. A. Valverde-too shagged out after long drive from Espana5. C. Horner
I believe I'm in for a cruel, senseless ride: fun, long descent that goes on for twenty miles and then a slog back, no pub at end.
@john
Ha ha Valverde driving! He might be the dark horse though?
Check out the Amstel Gold Race site and they have a couple of live feed cameras, one on a climb - its a nice sunny day and the dutch Freds are out as well as some girls and boys in proper kit following all the rules - wish i was there...
@Rob
Valverde's Scoda broke down and he is not starting! Massive reshuffle of Velominati betting pool. Interesting that nobody picked Wiggins for anything, he is a no show too but not getting any respect here.
I have to see if there are any good live video feeds of the race, so I can watch it at 4 am.
1. P. Gilbert
2. B. Leukemans-isn't he always up there lately?
3. F. Schleck-tries to win it for the baby but to knackered from lack-o-sleep
4. S. Gerrans
5. C. Horner
@Geof
Wow, I love someone with the balls to put Frankie boy on the top of the list. One of my favorites year in and year out. Well done!
@Rob
Why don't more races do that? That is so cool!
@john
If Cunego finishes in 80th place, I'm giving you a special prize. I love the confidence in that statement.
OK, due to riders failing to show, I'm reformulating my list. Since my top pick is (thankfully) out of the race, it will change the entire dynamic of the race and as such I need to rethink the whole thing. I'll check back shortly with my picks.