The inaugural Velominati Super Prestige continues with its last installment of the Spring Classics, Liége-Bastogne-Liége, on Sunday, April 25. This will be the fourth race in the season-long series and with the unpredictability of the Ardennes classics continuing as it has, the competition is doing nothing to open up but is instead closer now than ever.
Thankfully, the eruption of Eyjafjallaj̦kull has mellowed out and travel seems to be opening up across Europe, so we are not expecting a lot of uncertainly about the start list at this stage Рespecially since most riders who have Liege on their race program have already managed make the journey to Belgium.
Of all the classics, La Doyenne is the most likely to yield a successful breakaway, which lends even more excitement to the possible race predictions. Rob continues to hold the lead which he took at Roubaix; but much like Contador’s performance on the Mur de Huy corroborated the notion that perhaps he’s off the sauce, Rob’s lackluster performance at La Fleche eases our minds that he isn’t working within any illegal sooth-saying rings.
This winner of this Super Prestige edition will again earn an “Obey the Rules” bumper sticker and all reader’s points qualify towards the final prize of the free Velominati Shop Apron. As always, if you are inclined to enter, simply post your predictions for the top five placings in the comment section. Check back here or on the Super-Prestige main page for updated rules as we will be introducing a bonus-point program for this edition.
Good luck.
Rules and results are posted Velominati Super Prestige page.
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@Rob
Particularly bold given the fact those guys aren't on the start list and climb like rocks.
But to be fair - and looking over my potential picks - I see little evidence that suggests I would score more points picking guys who are on the roster.
@Geof
A man after my own heart; the Brothers Grimpeur on the podium together. I think something would short-circuit and overload, causing me to pass out. Or consume massive amounts of beer and then pass out.
@Joe
Beer handicap sounds like a terrible chore. I hope there's at least a good pub local where you can ease the burden a bit.
OK, Rule 5.
1. Gilbert
2. Vino
3. Piti
4. Evans
5. F Grimpeur
In line with Geof's dream list, what I'd like to see happen:
1. Voigt - solo from 240km
2. F Grimpeur
3. A Grimpeur
4. Gesink
5. Gilbert
...
DNS: Piti, Cuntador for being douchebags and finally getting snagged.
@Marko
Veino. Brilliant.
@frank
Yes, well I like to go outside the box. That's not true in this case - just dumb confusion on my part.
So for a second try:
1.) A. Schleck
2.) Hushovd
3.) Evans
4.) Horner
5.) Cancellara
Ha. This list takes into account many subtleties like, brotherly love/hate, home turf, ego, patriotism and respect among others. Mostly these are my issues and I just hope my picks have a good day and climb above their abilities...
I should just sit this one out, freekin lists, I am so off track. Last try.
1.) A. Schleck
2.) F. Schleck
3.) Evans
4.) Horner
5.) Gilbert
Don't ask.
Judges relegate me to lantern rouge if it is against the Rules to be such a dorkwad and have 3 goes.
@Rob
In Dutch we have an expression, "Not even a jackass will bump into the same rock twice."
But how can we regulate you with a list like that? I mean, that's pretty close to my fantasy list right there. Well done!
@frank
Thanks... I think?