The inaugural Velominati Super Prestige makes an unscheduled stop this week at the Tour de Suisse. Originally left off the VSP roster, it was decided among the Keepers that the ‘fourth Grand Tour’ is indeed worthy of inclusion in our humble tipping competition. As one of the final hit-outs for many Tour de France contenders, the Swiss race shows who might be ready to step up in July, who’s needing to pull their finger out, and who might be targeting this race as a worthy addition to their palmares. With a couple of TT’s, stages that could go to the sprinters or a daring breakaway, and some of the most picturesque mountain passes in Europe, it has something for everyone, and anyone could win.
Can Motorcus find an ‘extra gear’ and back up his 09 victory? Will the EgoTesticle show signs of his old self on the bike, or just behave like his old self off it? And are the Brothers Grimpeur finally going to do something, anything?
Let us know your thoughts, and make your picks to pick up a sweet Obey The Rules bumper sticker, in the posts section on this page. For a full rundown on the competition scoring etc, visit our VSP Schedule, Rules and Results page.
Good luck!
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@frank @guy
I sued to love the idea of Rapha and I still really like what Rouleur do, but...I starting to struggle to understand them. I've always wondered how they could possibly exist in the UK, there just didn't seem to be the market for them to be able to promote themselves as they do and rumours out there would suggest that they really need to get their boutique shops and sales in America working well and quickly.
@frank
the keepers are going to be in Belgium next spring? Might have to make the journey there as well.
@Jarvis. If yesterday was any indication there are a lot of people buying. It was very busy at the tills.
@frank
@frank - your handy lines are only relative to the camera angle - compare them to the road markings - both riders are veering almost equally - that said I still think Cav more to blame....also question whether his wheel folded before impact?
crikey, Kim Kirchen had a suspected heart attack last night. Currently in hospital in zurich, but stable
That's pretty scary: I hope he's okay. Is it too callous for me to make a change?
1. Fabian Cancellara
2. Robert Gesink
3. Roman Kreuziger
4. Christian Vande Velde
5. Kim Kirchen"”replace with Jakob Bugle song
@frank: oh buddy, that is freakin incredible!
That is a dream come true!! Not only to ride the cobbles but to be on the Muur and slapping their arse up the mother!!! My buddies would die at home to see that
Keep me posted, seriously, i need time to set my calendar and procure the funds/time from my wife etc....
whats the best way to stay posted??
Man, am I fucking gutted today or what.
Shot a wedding yesterday and was setting a shot up outside, walked backwards to get the angle I wanted and my left foot went into a hidden drain cover causing me to fall with it trapped in there and twist horribly. It's swollen up big time now and badly bruised.
Fuck.
We're going to start needing a Sickbay/Bench on here, for all those with injuries.
@Guy Been following your immanent Etape and this really is a drag. If it happened in the bedroom I'd say harden up but at work, just the worst. Ice her up stay off as much as possible and remember it may not behave badly on the bike - hope it is not that bad and you have time - this is not the worst because sometime time off the bike is ok and makes you rested and strong when you start up. Just have to let go the planned training and relax in the knowledge that it will be fine - good luck!
Cheers gents. Spoke to a mate of mine who's a physio and he's advised 3 days off the bike with RICE as much as possible. It does seem very unlikely that it'll impact the Etape ride, and I did manage to save the camera and still shoot the wedding.
So, Rule 5 as applied to photography.