Velominati Super Prestige: Vuelta a España 2015

This is the best Cycling photo in the history of time. If you’re wondering why, then we’re probably not looking at the same photo. I am pretty sure the guy playing guitar is the Dos Equis guy.

Anyway, nothing that cool will happen during this year’s Vuelta, although we’ll get to watch more lightbulb-humping, if that’s any consolation (it isn’t). But we do get to treat ourselves to the third and final Grand Tour of 2015 which is exactly as depressing as it is exciting. I’m also not going to remind anyone that I don’t really like the Vuelta because the last two times I said that, the race turned out to be terrific.

The VSP keeps on keepin’ on as well, with big points on offer for the Jaegher frame, Café Roubaix wheelset, or V-Kit. Anything can happen, and in past years we’ve seen the Vuelta be the deciding factor in winning the overall VSP; @Minnesota Expat holds a solid lead over @dancollins, a past winner. @Steampunk holds third over a tight field behind him and here’s hoping our Aussie Keeper @brett can finally put a point on the board as well, which would see him hoist himself out of the Lanterne Rouge. (I actually had to do some coding to give him his Keeper’s badge back, which is something I hadn’t anticipated when I designed the system, needless to say.)

So, study the start list, put in your picks by the time the clock goes to zero, and good luck.

Teaser shots of the Jaegher frame:

Teaser shots of the CR Wheelworks Arenbergs:

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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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  • @Teocalli

    @teleguy57

    @PT

    @Canucklehead

    I could podium at the Vuelta using Nibali’s strategy. The gaul of Astana is astounding.

    While I concur with your thinking in general, I am not sure exactly which Gaul of Astana you’re favouring. Are there in fact any Gauls from Astana? As an aside, Nibali does resemble a Roman Centurion in profile somewhat.

    The gall of Astana, on the other hand, is clearly beyond the pale, by Toutatis.

    (sorry)

    This level of literacy is one of the key things that keeps me coming back here.  Well-played, @PT.

    I think Getafix the Druid’s brew is probably on the WADA list.

    What about Carafix the Sicilian?

  • Catching up after a busy weekend. Christ, Vince is sent home!

    Also, how miniscule is Chaves exactly? He made Flecha look like Andre the Giant in today's interview. Damn.

  • I guess it's a bit much to ask that everyone I pick for my VSP actually finish a grand tour.

  • hey, it looks like my VSP boycott of Astana riders is working out pretty well for me. #fuckAstana

  • @xyxax

    If one of these picks is in its right place, I’ll lick @Steampunk‘s derailleur pulleys clean*.

    *Offer void where prohibited by law and presence of road dung,.

    @Steampunk better make sure to video this for the rest of us.

  • @wiscot

    @Teocalli

    @teleguy57

    @PT

    @Canucklehead

    I could podium at the Vuelta using Nibali’s strategy. The gaul of Astana is astounding.

    While I concur with your thinking in general, I am not sure exactly which Gaul of Astana you’re favouring. Are there in fact any Gauls from Astana? As an aside, Nibali does resemble a Roman Centurion in profile somewhat.

    The gall of Astana, on the other hand, is clearly beyond the pale, by Toutatis.

    (sorry)

    This level of literacy is one of the key things that keeps me coming back here.  Well-played, @PT.

    I think Getafix the Druid’s brew is probably on the WADA list.

    What about Carafix the Sicilian?

    By Jupiter I think you're onto something.

  • @MangoDave

    @xyxax

    If one of these picks is in its right place, I’ll lick @Steampunk‘s derailleur pulleys clean*.

    *Offer void where prohibited by law and presence of road dung,.

    @Steampunk better make sure to video this for the rest of us.

    I'm pretty sure that kind of thing is illegal in most of Canada.Quebec might be different though . . .

  • @wiscot

    @MangoDave

    @xyxax

    If one of these picks is in its right place, I’ll lick @Steampunk‘s derailleur pulleys clean*.

    *Offer void where prohibited by law and presence of road dung,.

    @Steampunk better make sure to video this for the rest of us.

    I’m pretty sure that kind of thing is illegal in most of Canada.Quebec might be different though . . .

    "@xyxax Pucker up, daddy-o. Everything’s legal so long as you don’t get caught."

    Somehow I don't think they're too concerned about the formality of law.

  • @wiscot

    @MangoDave

    The exclusion by road dung was specifically inserted to rule out all of Canada, or at least Ontario.

    But just in case, I'm puckered like Kim Kardashian.

  • @PT

    @wiscot

    @Teocalli

    @teleguy57

    @PT

    @Canucklehead

    I could podium at the Vuelta using Nibali’s strategy. The gaul of Astana is astounding.

    While I concur with your thinking in general, I am not sure exactly which Gaul of Astana you’re favouring. Are there in fact any Gauls from Astana? As an aside, Nibali does resemble a Roman Centurion in profile somewhat.

    The gall of Astana, on the other hand, is clearly beyond the pale, by Toutatis.

    (sorry)

    This level of literacy is one of the key things that keeps me coming back here.  Well-played, @PT.

    I think Getafix the Druid’s brew is probably on the WADA list.

    What about Carafix the Sicilian?

    By Jupiter I think you’re onto something.

    Obelix maybe ?

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