Velominati Super Prestige: Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal 2012
Ok, as some of you have been reminding us, this one slipped off the radar last year, and threatened to do the same again this time. Is it because it’s held in Canada? That despite a quality field and only two weeks away from the Worlds, it’s in Canada? That even though the course is a perfect template for riders who hold hopes for earning some stripes in Valkenburg, this race is still in Canada?
There should be a good deal of interest in this race from the locals, now that The Weight of a Nation has been somewhat lifted with Ryder’s win in the Giro in May. He will be on the start line in Montreal, no doubt garnering the most attention of anyone clipping in for this semi-Classic, fast gaining a solid reputation along with its sibling in Quebec, held on Friday and won by Aussie puncheur Simon Gerrans. These two could both feature here, and will definitely be looking ahead a fortnight too. Lats year’s winner Rui Costa is back to defend, and the likes of T5, GvA, LL Cool, Chav, Sags and Boss Hog will all have something to say.
Check out the start list, think about your goals for the Worlds, get your picks in and good luck!
@Fausto
Mid-Tour or Tour completion, Brother? Either way, great to know that you are out of harm’s way, at least for a while.
@unversio
Actually I would have tied for 14th with one point! I want my goddamnMotherfuckingcuntwankering one point for fuck’s sake!!! Insert Frank’s favorite emoticon here.
@Buck Rogers
+ 10,000,000 :-(
Damn, delgado’d. But by the looks of it, I wasn’t the only one…
@The Oracle
Ya, but to paraphrase Basil Fawlty, “Don’t mention the late VSP. I did once but I think I got away with it”.
@Buck Rogers
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You might already be crazy but it’s a wonder living with a family of 7 in 300 sq ft didn’t make you crazier weeks ago. And good luck sorting your lodgings.
@ChrisO
I can see how it would look that way to the casual observer.
@minion
No. People caring about this (and then carrying on about it after Frank/Brett made their points) is proof we are in the Matrix.
Take the red pill Minion
Here’s the verdict.
This does not get neutralized, suck it up. Bretto was off the front soloing away from the other Keepers by remembering this event was even happening. Consider this one a dropped chain on a decisive stage in the Tour and move on.
On the other hand, it warms my heart that you care so much about an event that we invented for shits and giggles between the Keepers and the three or four readers we had when we kicked this off a few years ago.
I appreciate that this is a competition and people want a fair shake and its not our intention to short-change anyone. Moving forward, as we have all year, we endeavor to give between 72 and 48 hours’ lead time, but will be skipping any events if we have less than 36 hour’s lead time. That gives anyone in any time zone a full day to catch on. Thanks for the suggestion, @Fausto.
In exchange for this policy – until you start paying an entry fee, we will not be tolerating any snide comments from people who feel they are entitled to have an event go up, or complaining when an event is skipped.
@Ron
What’s interesting is that The Keepers can only see this from the Keeper’s view. We built this whole place, and it still baffles us that anyone would care about any of it. Its very cool and we appreciate the passion – but we do overlook the fact that people care.
Let me be perfectly clear: People caring about this is absolutely part of being a good community member and we appreciate it.
And lets get real here for second, Ronnie boy. You having Ronned again this year just kind of completes the season – you’ve been much too even-keeled this year! Keep it up!
@frank
Frank – I guess you are right. Any VSP I enter for the long haul is a VSP I should Delgado at least once so I can get Ronned up!* In my slight rage on Sunday morning I forgot to step back and see that this was merely part of a pattern. I appreciate your reminder.
I overreacted, as it’s my nature. Just being passionate about the things that keep me ticking. No disrespect or harm meant, as I’d really be having less fun in many ways without the playground, those kicking sand around in it with me, and of course, those who keep refilling the sand pitch and lubing the chains of the squeaky swings.
Thanks Frank & the Keepers Krew!
Now, allow us to all get properly excited for the World Championships! I wonder if they’ll be a VSP for the TTT?
*I wouldn’t actual refer to myself or my patented VSP move in the third person if my name here wasn’t actually my nickname in real life, which was bestowed upon me by my mates for being a bit nuts and completely flying off the handle over things, such as VSPs, that most folks wouldn’t think twice about.
@The Oracle
I Delgadoed too, but wishing I hadn’t as I might have made up some points on you. A couple of good results for me and you’ll be heading for the liquor store!
@Cyclops
What does Yadier Molina have to do with this?
@Nate He’s very happy for me.
@frank
@wiscot
I do that a few times a day anyway, buddy.
Wow.. been buried with a project at work and just found out I completely Delgado’d the GPCDM. At least I can take solace in the fact that other than Gerrans I probably would not have picked any of these top 5…so I didn’t miss out on much. I’ll stay more focused for the upcoming events!
@frank
Neutralize? Did they neutralize le Tour the year Delgado Delgado’d the prologue? Nope. It’s our own fault for missing it, myself included. Sure I was busy but I could have logged on and checked what was up (I actually meant to, just blew it)… also there is schedule on the VSP page that is always available to keep us all on point.
And of course, if you do decide to neutralize it, that’s cool too. It’s your freaking site for crying out loud…
@frank
Ok, so maybe I should read the entire string before I post, just got fired up. This is what I get for being gone for a few days. I’m officially all caught up now.
All the best Gerro!