Alright bike fans. Enjoyed any of the early season races? Thought not. Actually that’s harsh, the Spanish and French races have been fun. As per, the Middle East races have been pure shite. Kwiato attacks on the finial climb of the Volta Algarve and gazumps Geriant “G” Thomas for the overall. Valverde is racing like his not missed any racing. Froome thing still dragging on and dividing the peloton.
No clear form rider atm as far as I can see. Maybe Viviani has a new lease of life at QSF. Lots of sprints being shared around by them all.
Anyway, the season properly stars on Sunday with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad kicking off the Classics season on Saturday and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne on the Sunday. There’s also the Ardeche Rhone Clsssic and the Drome classic to keep the French races ticking over this weekend.
Talk of going over for the Ronde next year, but I absolutely have no desire to ride those cobbles again, so I am conflicted about whether or not I’ll go.
It’s good, but it’s basically a chronological telling of each edition of each monument, including changes to the course. Pretty fact heavy, but it’s worth reading.
Going to miss all the action this weekend so will have to settle for the highlights. But good to be back to the proper racing. Exciting stuff! and it’ll definitely give me the push to get back out riding instead of nights in on the turbo too.
Think I’ll be in Leeds for the finish of Omloop and most of KBK. Will probably try and watch it on my phone, as assume I won’t be able to find a pub that’ll be showing it.
Assuming those of us Bike Dorks going will be watching Strade Bianche together in Mallorca… Yeah?
and it’ll definitely give me the push to get back out riding instead of nights in on the turbo too.