Contador in the Red in 2014
Holy fuckballs. I’ve never been this late ever on a VSP. I mean, I’ve missed them entirely – which is another kind of incompetence entirely – but I’m shocked at how quickly this week blew by me. I think I have whiplash.
Be that as it may, the Vuelta is on our doorstep, and before you panic, I’ll leave the picks open until Monday so we have enough time to screw up our picks despite knowing who crashes out in the first few days.
This is actually exciting stuff. We have some serious grudge-matching going on here for the Vuelta. Chris Froome is double-talking, Bardet is trash-talking, and Contador is exit-talking. This could be interesting.
On the subject of Bardet, he is my new Schleck. I love how he looks on the bike, and he’s got a fighting spirit. And he rides a white bike, which is the color bike I’m obsessed with. And I’m equally sure he will never win a major bike race, on account that I fancy him. (Roman, if you are reading this, I ask your forgiveness.)
Alright, I’ll stop faffing about. Check the start list, get your picks in, and let’s get this party started.
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@RobSandy
chapeau to Bardet on a very well contested grand tour season. don't we kinda have to look at this as proof of clean racing? ten years ago, you wouldn't see a rider of Bardet's caliber dying like he has. i'll not forget that final TdF TT, he looked thoroughly eviscerated.
@Cary
Yeh, I like him. He's a battler and looks fucking good on a bike.
I'd like think he could win the Tour one day, although he might have to wait for Froome to retire!
@RobSandy
Any chance you might get a pass for the Surrey Soup Cogal on the 16th?
@Teocalli
i wanna do a cogal in England. i've been all over the world, but the closest i've been to Europe is Rota, Spain. i'll leave the coffee at home, even.
@RobSandy
he kindareminds me of Robert Millar in his heyday.
@Teocalli
If it transpired we were down at the in-laws that weekend, probably a good chance.
I've broached the subject and I'll let you know.
@Cary
Let me know if you're ever in South Wales and I'll take you out. I even know where to get good coffee.
You do like lots of short, very steep climbs don't you?
@Cary
You'd always be welcome to come and stay here.
@RobSandy
Fingers crossed.
Re short steep climbs - that's kinda the Surrey Hills for you - and I live on the top of one. In fact I think it's about the second highest. Pretty hard to find a flat ride from here. I do often yearn for one. Though it does mean that grabbing a quick hour to hour and a half from work can give a decent workout.
@RobSandy
yeah. actually, that's exactly my game!