The race of the funny hat.
Every team seems to have included one or two riders fresh off the Tour. One would either feel ruined or unbeatable a week after that slug fest, more than likely, ruined. I imagine there are a few riders dodging calls from their directors this week.
Tony Gallopin beat Malmerde in last year’s edition and the Spaniard will be hot to win something big after being relegated to fourth place in the Tour. Gallopin’s stock has gone way up, having just worn the yellow jersey, so if the legs allow he should have some confidence. Others will be tuning up for the Vuelta but it is hard to imagine the win not coming from a recent Tour finisher with the mint legs on. No amount of training will duplicate three weeks of pain bank deposits from that Tour. That being said, I dare Frandy to win it. Why do I have such a bad attitude about him? Move on Gianni, move on.
This is also when contracts are negotiated so it would be quite timely to impress everyone with a giant one-day race win.
Here is a start list for this race and a prize list the the overall 2014 VSP. The overall VSP points earned are not high this year; a strong last third of the season could win the overall. This race is on a Saturday so be wary, make picks by Friday.
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@xyxax
A Garmin rider last year said this was a race where you know very early if you were doomed or not. Bad legs for Sagan.
@Gianni
We're all doomed from the start. Throw me a beer.
@Steampunk
Fuck - schlecked my chain...
@the Engine
Rat-Packed the final corner...
I completely Delgadoed this one.
@Jay
Well at least you can say "if only" vs me being in dunce's corner "null pointe"
Holy shit - I made the podium! Perhaps I need to say "Oh, fuck it" and just enter random names more often. It certainly never works out this well for me when I actually put some thought into it. Celebratory beer tonight!
Yates Boys. They are going to be stars, I've just submitted their Australian Residency applications for them.
None of us like Valverde much, but shit he knows how to win a race. That was a masterclass in pacing himself on that last climb and putting in the killer blow. Purito must spit chips when he sees him on his wheel.
@Daccordi Rider
How is the Yates that crashed, full gas into the armco? Speaking of which the Giant rider who went through the barriers in the sprint in Poland?
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