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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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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Harminator says:

Sep 24 2015 at 7:45 pm
VSP PICKS:
1. Kristoff
2. Degenkolb
3. Matthews
4. Terpstra
5. Gilbert
Rob Fellows says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:08 pm

VSP PICKS:

Sagan
Gilbert
Kristoff
Matthews
Terpstra
bsqueeze says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:17 pm
VSP PICKS:
1. Kristoff
2. Degenkolb
3. GvA
4. Matthews
5. Swift
Charles says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:18 pm

VSP PICKS:

Alaphillipe
Valverde
Degenkolb
Kristoff
Van Avermaet
sthilzy says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:32 pm
VSP PICKS:
1. Michael Matthews
2. John Degenkolb
3. Alexander Kristoff
4. Peter Sagan
5. Greg Van Avermaet
The Grande Fondue says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:42 pm
It would be great justice for all if Sagan won. He's gone from a spolit brat a couple of years ago to someone who deserves to win now.

But I see it as Matthews vs Kristoff vs Degenkolb. I think Matthews and Kristoff are in the best form, but the Australian team is stronger and I think Matthews has Kristoff's measure at the moment.

Greipel might be a good bet too if the race stays together.

VSP PICKS:
1. Matthews
2. Kristoff
3. Degenkolb
4. P Sagan
5. P Gilbert
Yagerbomb says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:50 pm
placeholder picks for now

VSP PICKS:
1. Peter Sagan
2. Michael Matthews
3. Alexander Kristoff
4. John Degenkolb
5. Greg van Avermaet
The Zuff says:

Sep 24 2015 at 8:54 pm

VSP PICKS:

Van Av
Bling
Sagan
Phil Gil
Deg
frank says:

Sep 24 2015 at 9:00 pm
@The Grande Fondue
It would be great justice for all if Sagan won. He’s gone from a spolit brat a couple of years ago to someone who deserves to win now.

But I see it as Matthews vs Kristoff vs Degenkolb. I think Matthews and Kristoff are in the best form, but the Australian team is stronger and I think Matthews has Kristoff’s measure at the moment.

Greipel might be a good bet too if the race stays together.

VSP PICKS:
1. Matthews
2. Kristoff
3. Degenkolb
4. P Sagan
5. P Gilbert
That's quite a theory; the course is perfect for Gilbert, though, and possibly even a Boonen. I'd have to check the start list as to whether they are racing, but I might put them in my picks just because.
Erik says:

Sep 24 2015 at 9:58 pm

VSP PICKS:

Valverde
Phil Gilbert
Simon Clarke
Peter Sagan
Degenkolb