Velominati Super Prestige: Mens World Road Race Championships 2015

The Prophet has spoken

The last time the US hosted a World Championship, it was for the Cyclocross and it was totally badass. But potholes are part of the fun in CX; we’ll have to see how a speeding peloton deals with them.

My Pedalwan Nephew will be roadside watching this weekend in Richmond, and I have to say I hate him a little bit for having that opportunity at such a young age; he better be wearing Velominati gear or I’m disowning him. I also now realize in a face-palm moment that I should have sent him the V-Flag. What day is it? Can I still overnight it? Is that even worth it?

Ok. Back on message. I really hope the police don’t shoot any of the riders, or arrest the peloton for speeding. Assuming that doesn’t happen, I suggest you meditate on the start list, pull a few aces out of your sleeve, and lay down your picks. Good luck!
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frank

The founder of Velominati and curator of The Rules, Frank was born in the Dutch colonies of Minnesota. His boundless physical talents are carefully canceled out by his equally boundless enthusiasm for drinking. Coffee, beer, wine, if it’s in a container, he will enjoy it, a lot of it. He currently lives in Seattle. He loves riding in the rain and scheduling visits with the Man with the Hammer just to be reminded of the privilege it is to feel completely depleted. He holds down a technology job the description of which no-one really understands and his interests outside of Cycling and drinking are Cycling and drinking. As devoted aesthete, the only thing more important to him than riding a bike well is looking good doing it. Frank is co-author along with the other Keepers of the Cog of the popular book, The Rules, The Way of the Cycling Disciple and also writes a monthly column for the magazine, Cyclist. He is also currently working on the first follow-up to The Rules, tentatively entitled The Hardmen. Email him directly at rouleur@velominati.com.

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tony macaroni says:

Sep 25 2015 at 9:56 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Alexander Kristoff
2. John Degenkolb
3. Michael Matthews
4. Peter Sagan
5. Greg van Avermaet
freddy says:

Sep 25 2015 at 10:02 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Matthews
2. Degenkolb
3. Kristoff
4. Sagan
5. COSTA, Rui
JohnB says:

Sep 25 2015 at 10:21 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Peter Sagan
2. Zdenek Stybar
3. Vincenzo Nibali
4. Nikki Terpstra
5. Ian Stannard
wiscot says:

Sep 25 2015 at 10:35 am

For some reason, for me and a few others, my picks aren't mapping numerically. Is this something I can fix? I'\m way out of the VSP running but some others might still be in with a shout.

Also, can I just add to my worthless picks ANYONE but Malmerde.

VSP PICKS:

Nibali
Hesjedahl
Boonen
Sagan
Matthews
universo says:

Sep 25 2015 at 11:23 am

@John Irvine

I figure the guys knocked out of races by motos mid-season will want some revenge.

“Got to get back, I need some get back”
Dylan says:

Sep 25 2015 at 11:23 am

VSP PICKS:

Sagan
Degenkolb
Kristoff
Stybar
van Avermaet
Teocalli says:

Sep 25 2015 at 11:24 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Terpstra
2. van Avermaet
3. Sagan
4. Degenkolb
5. Stybar
Jackdog says:

Sep 25 2015 at 12:33 pm
VSP PICKS:
1. Degenkolb
2. Kristoff
3. Stybar
4. Sagan
5. Terpstra
ramenvelo says:

Sep 25 2015 at 12:43 pm
VSP PICKS:
1. Kristoff
2. Degenkolb
3. Michael Matthews
4. Van Avermaet
5. Stybar
Chrille says:

Sep 25 2015 at 1:51 pm
VSP PICKS:
1. Peter Sagan
2. Philippe Gilbert
3. Simon Spilak
4. John Degenkolb
5. Julian Alaphilppe