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Velominati Super Prestige: Mens World Road Race Championships 2015

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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202 Replies to “Velominati Super Prestige: Mens World Road Race Championships 2015”

  5. VSP PICKS:

    1. Michael Matthews
    2. John Degenkolb
    3. Alexander Kristoff
    4. Peter Sagan
    5. Greg Van Avermaet

  6. 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

  7. placeholder picks for now

    VSP PICKS:

    1. Peter Sagan
    2. Michael Matthews
    3. Alexander Kristoff
    4. John Degenkolb
    5. Greg van Avermaet

  9. @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.

  19. VSP PICKS:

    Alexander Kristoff
    Peter Sagan
    Tom DuMoulin
    Zdenek Stybar
    Simon Gerrans

  20. VSP PICKS:

    1. KRISTOFF Alexander
    2. DEGENKOLB John
    3. SAGAN Peter
    4. MATTHEWS Michael
    5. STYBAR Zdenek

  22. @frank

    @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.

    I put Vos in my womens picks just because, and she isn’t even racing.

    So yes you should.

  23. You!
    I wanna take you to a Stybar
    I wanna take you to a Stybar
    I wanna take you to a Stybar, Stybar, Stybar.
     
    Let’s start a war, start a nuclear war,
    At the Stybar, Stybar, Stybar.
    Wow!
    At the Stybar.
     
    Now tell me do ya, a do ya have any money?
    I wanna spend all your money,
    At the Stybar, Stybar, Stybar
    I’ve got something to put in you,
    I’ve got something to put in you,
    I’ve got something to put in you,
    At the Stybar, Stybar, Stybar.
    Wow!
     
    You’re a superstar, at the Stybar.
    You’re a superstar, at the Stybar.
    Yeah! you’re a superstar, at the Stybar.
    You’re a superstar, at the Stybar.
    Superstar.
    Super, super, superstar

    VSP PICKS:

    Stybar
    Matthews
    Sagan
    Kristoff
    Van Avermaet

  26. It’s going to be Rule #9 all weekend.  Rains are supposed to start at noon today and continue until Sunday night.

    I think the Netherlands are empty right now.  Almost everyone I have met is Dutch.

    VSP PICKS:

    1. Degenkolb
    2. Kristoff
    3. Sagan
    4. PhilGil
    5. Van Avermaet

  27. An even bigger crapshoot than the women’s race. Some of the above might cross the line in the top five or they might not. Pretty much any member of the peloton could win. As long as Kristoff keeps his helmet straight, Sagan doesn’t behave like a douche and Degencobble keeps using his special shampoo all will be well.

    VSP PICKS:

    Kristoff
    Sagan
    Michael Matthews
    Degencobble
    Greg van Avermaet

  33. VSP PICKS:

    1. Bling Mathews
    2. Zdenek Stybar
    3. Alexander Kristoff
    4. John Degenkolb
    5. Peter Sagan

  34. VSP PICKS:

    1. KWIATKOWSKI Michal
    2. STYBAR Zdenek
    3. VAN AVERMAET Greg
    4. RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquin
    5. PHINNEY Taylor

  37. VSP PICKS:

    Greg Van Avermaet
    Michael Matthews
    Alejandro Valverde
    Julian Alaphilippe
    Adam Yates

  38. VSP PICKS:

    Michael Matthews
    Alexander Kristoff
    John Degenkolb
    Peter Sagan
    Zdenek Stybar

  39. HOLY FUCK! Talk about a good TGIF. I rode my bike then enjoyed some Recovery Drinks last night. Dropped the velodoggies at the sitter (can’t have them racing onto the parcours!) this morning, now a few hours of work, then heading north to watch the races! What a goddamn weekend ahead.

    Raining hard in central NC, I’m sure it’s also raining in Richmond.The VMH could do without the rain, but I don’t give a fuck. Bet the cool weather and the rain will bring out the Belgian Best, though Slovak Sagan isn’t bothered by #9 rides.

    VSP PICKS:

    1. Sagan
    2. Matthews
    3. Stybar
    4. Degenkolb
    5. Kristoff

  41. As Frank would say, “FFS!” There are about 15 riders that have a legitimate shot at the podium on this course. This is going to change.

    VSP PICKS:

    1. Alexander Kristoff
    2. Peter Sagan
    3. Michael Matthews
    4. John Degenkolb
    5. Greg Van Avermaet

  44. VSP PICKS:

    1. Degenkolb
    2. Sagan (2nd, forever and always)
    3. Kristoff
    4. Valverde
    5. Terpstra

  45. I’m guessing the guys knocked out of races by motos mid-season are going to want some revenge.

    VSP PICKS:

    Van Avermaet
    Sagan
    Matthews
    Valverde
    Gilbert

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

    VSP PICKS:

    Van Avermaet
    Sagan
    Matthews
    Valverde
    Gilbert

  47. VSP PICKS:

    Alexander Kristoff
    Peter Sagan
    Zdenek Stybar
    Michael Matthews
    Greg Van Avermaet

  48. VSP PICKS:

    1. Boonen, Tom
    2. Mathews, Michael
    3. Sagan, Peter
    4. Stybar, Zdenek
    5. Valverde, Alejandro

  50. VSP PICKS:

    1. Peter Sagan
    2. John Degenkolb
    3. Alexander Kristoff
    4. Michael Matthews
    5. Greg van Avermaet

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