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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LeoTea says:

Sep 25 2015 at 5:31 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Sagan
2. Kristoff
3. Degenkolb
4. Matthews
5. Ben Swift
Rom says:

Sep 25 2015 at 5:42 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Kristoff
2. Degenkolb
3. Gilbert
4. Mathews
5. Sagan
ChrisO says:

Sep 25 2015 at 6:03 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Bling Mathews
2. Zdenek Stybar
3. Alexander Kristoff
4. John Degenkolb
5. Peter Sagan
universo says:

Sep 25 2015 at 6:41 am
VSP PICKS:
1. KWIATKOWSKI Michal
2. STYBAR Zdenek
3. VAN AVERMAET Greg
4. RODRIGUEZ OLIVER Joaquin
5. PHINNEY Taylor
RobSandy says:

Sep 25 2015 at 6:45 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Degenkolb
2. Kristoff
3. Van Avermaet
4. Sagan
5. Swift
CanuckChuck says:

Sep 25 2015 at 6:48 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Sagan
2. Gilbert
3. Degenkolb
4. Kristoff
5. Stybar
Alex Middleton says:

Sep 25 2015 at 7:07 am

VSP PICKS:

Greg Van Avermaet
Michael Matthews
Alejandro Valverde
Julian Alaphilippe
Adam Yates
mylezz says:

Sep 25 2015 at 7:33 am

VSP PICKS:

Michael Matthews
Alexander Kristoff
John Degenkolb
Peter Sagan
Zdenek Stybar
Ron says:

Sep 25 2015 at 7:36 am
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
VirenqueforeVer says:

Sep 25 2015 at 7:44 am
VSP PICKS:
1. Kristoff
2. GVA
3. Bling
4. Slagter
5. Felline