Laurent Fignon - Giro
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for the Giro, 2016, starting in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands and finishing in Torino, Italy. Here is a provisional start list. The riders make the race so it should be fantastic racing, a race up the whole of the country, for three weeks, what’s not to love? The Giro usually has a crazy stage and we are unsure what this year’s edition holds in that category, maybe more racing at night, or on dirt, bring it on. The Shark, Landa, Malmerde, Uran Uran, even Red Ryder, and more, each have a decent shot at the over all.
We all know the drill, this race starts on Friday so keep your delgado monkey on a tight leash. Consult your personal oracles; there are bike frames, carbon wheels, V-kit and more for the winners of the season-long overall VSP. Further details can be found on the VSP page. Bon chance.
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@Teocalli
I think that it is Frahnk's not-so-subtle way to tell me to shut the f#ck up and not post so much!
VSP PICKS (1st Rest Day Swaps):
@Buck Rogers
It is starting to look like persecution.
I got listed for making rest day swaps but if I changed nothing, how can I be penalized? My ineptitude at making good picks is enough of a burden to bear.
VSP PICKS (1st Rest Day Swaps):
WTF?
Think I'll reluctantly pass on the rest day swaps. Take my Delgado on the chin. There's no way I'm going 25 points in the hole to get in on this.
Good luck everyone!
*sniff, sniff*
@universo
I've been assigned to make you look better.
@stooge
Too funny. I think we've all been there and I don't miss the work parenting the young uns. But they sure are cute at that age. We're empty nesters with one in college, but it was only yesterday I was steadying my daughter on her first ride sans training wheels. Tonight, I spent an hour on the phone with her, helping with an essay on the nuances of the literal translation of Jihad, the classical Sharia definition, and the modern interpretation. Sigh...
@Minnesota Expat
Yeah, they sure are cute at that age. I'm in no rush, but I am looking forward to getting more sleep. They are more work than I'd envisaged. I suppose that is a common theme. Teaching my son to ride is a lot of fun. He's been on a balance bike for just over a year, and especially loves getting around the local BMX track on it. He can pedal a trike, too. He can't seem to put the two together yet. So, I put the training wheels on, but now he tries to initiate a turn by leaning into it, which doesn't produce the desired effect. I'm sure that eureka moment will come one day soon.
An empty nest but still helping out with some knowledge and wisdom - sounds like the best of both worlds. I hope one of mine is academically inclined, for mostly selfish reasons. When the boy was born, I thought I could continue with a full time research position, part time teaching, and the completion of a PhD in my spare time. Boy was I wrong. Spare time - what on earth was I thinking?
And Ryder carries on his tradition of stuffing around at the back of the pack and getting caught out by splits in the first two weeks. Is he the dumbest rider out there?
@Daccordi Rider
Yes, i reckon so. Dumbest Ryder or dumbest rider, I like what you did there !