You can all wave “goodbye” to your Post GT Depression Syndrome, because the Men’s Olympic Road Race is only three days yonder. I don’t typically give two shits about this particular event; while contested by national teams, unlike the Worlds it appears as just another one-day race on a calendar filled with events that carry much more historical and nostalgic significance. What’s worse, it seems the brilliance has faded from the flame of Olympic Spirit – after all, what is an international sports rivalry without the associated political Boggie Dance of Political Superiority? Merckx, I miss the Cold War.
But this time is different. Contested in London over a route that may or may not favor the squat little speed demon Mark Cavendish, the Cycling world has been abuzz about whether his presence on Team Sky alongside Pippi Longstockings implies his impending doom or his certain success – because everyone knows those are the only two possibilities. Be that as it may, the route boasts to be lumpy enough for breakaways or small field sprints, which makes this particular Velominatus, for once, really excited to see what happens. Oh, and as a special request to the riders, if we could keep everyone off the juice this time round, that would be peaches and creame.
With that, check the start list and pretend like that is going to help you make your predictions. Then look at the route and do the same before making a wild guess and hoping you come up good. One-Day VSP rules apply; get your picks in by the time the countdown timer goes to zero and pray for daylight.
Good luck.
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@ChrisO
I'd argue that it is technique vs exercise for the men's gymnastics events. How many times have we 'discussed' here about a riders form vs his capability to win? I have to say, however, those gymnastics boys/girls have some serious strength in their chosen activity.
@ChrisO
That someone may as well have bean this guy....
@sthilzy
I'm only guessing here but he probably has erectile dysfunction. Helga, vere are de pills!
@Daccordi Rider
Heer yoo goo...
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@frank
Can I get some Olympic Rings for my avatar, or maybe a gold medal?
@sthilzy "Helga, don't pull so hard, it just won't work anymore"
Gustav Larsson, if wearing that helmet makes the difference between gold and silver... it still isn't worth it.
Wow, Froome has overtaken Sylvain Chavanel at 18km... and Chavanel is the French TT champion.
Bad day for LL Sanchez... broke chain on the start ramp, then had a puncture.
Now Martin 12 seconds faster than Froome and Wiggins another 11 seconds ahead of Martin at the 18km mark... Faboo to come.
Faboo not looking good now. Will be lucky to podium at this rate.