Het Volk (it will always be Het Volk to me) and now the Strade Bianche may well mark the sentimental beginning to the season, but those are specialized, pre-season races that appeal mostly to riders who are preparing for bigger objectives later in the year, such as the Cobbled or Ardennes Classics. Same goes for Tirreno Adriatico and Paris-Nice; there are preparatory events – none of the marquee names have these events in their programme as primary objectives.
The season doesn’t really start until Milano Sanremo, the first Monument and the first race of the year that any Pro would proudly define their career by winning, and so that’s where we start the fifth installment of the Velominati Super Prestige. Last year saw our biggest turnout yet, with sponsors kicking in some serious prizes for the Tour de France VSP. This year we’ve built on that momentum to offer three major prizes for the season-long VSP:
So, without further ado, check the start list, review the VSP Scoring Guidelines and get your picks in by the time the countdown clock goes to zero at midnight PDT on Sunday the 24th. If you think we mapped one of your picks wrong, use the dispute system and we’ll review it. Also remember to be precise enough in your description so we know which rider you mean; in other words, if you enter “Martin”, we will use our discretion (read: wild guess) to decide if you mean Tony or Dan – and that choice will not be negotiable once the the countdown clock goes to zero, so be sure to give yourself enough time.
Good luck, and don’t let these awesome prizes ruin your Rule #43 spirit.
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Haven't seen the race yet, but Kristoff!!
I thought he'd be good, but not THAT good. Can I get bonus points for tipping him for Flanders now? ;)
So much like last year, I did not here the announcers mention the eventual winner until the last 50 meters. Great race.
@simonsaunders agreed, what the hell is going on with helmet design at the moment?! Must admit that those POC shades are slowly growing on me though. Cracking race in tough conditions, although as has already been mentioned, wish Cancellara had gone with Nibbles as that would have been very interesting.
@simonsaunders yes... Certainly looks like the wrong decade. Is it acceptable to imitate this particular look? He is pro...
@simonsaunders
Its fucking awful. Looks more like a ski helmet and goggles than cycling gear.
The only one that even remotely looks good is the Specialized.
@Nate
I really feel he should be relegated to the back of the group for (a) riding in that kit and (b) failing to keep his lid on straight.
It is so unsightly it makes it hard to enjoy seeing the finish line photos.
Nibbles is one of my favorites, were it not for his similarly shit kit. I really like how he rides, the only rider willing to gamble on long moves. Who gives a shit that they don't work? He's giving it the berries and gambling.
@simonsaunders @frank Don't mind Yoann's set up;
Found here.
@simonsaunders
It looks like a toddler helmet to me. He might as well be wearing this:
@Optimiste Agreed. And those Elvis specs do not help one iota.
@frank
Hasn't anyone told him that GC riders are meant to ride as boring as fuck? JRod rides like that too, but I saw Cadelephant attack in Strada Bianchi! It must be catching.