We kick off the first races of the 2012 VSP with a double-header as we open the picks for the VVomen’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Aside from an early hiccup, the new software has been running as expected, though I should have known better than to declare something as “tested”; as the first few picks went in sideways, there was more confusion and hysterics than in a kiddie pool when an unaccounted-for deuce floats by.
The VVomen’s racing calendar appears to be a bit more open than the Men’s, and that likely means we’ll see more of the same names competing for the win on Saturday as we will at de Ronde in a month’s time. A cursory glance over the start list reveals that my sure-bet countrywoman Marianne Vos is still chilling the guns after a wicked ‘Cross season and won’t be racing. Back to the drawing board, then. Here’s a super secret tip: in Dutch and Flemish, “women” is spelled with a “V” – vrouwen. Let that be your guide.
With that we continue the 2012 VSP; up for grabs is the personalized Velominati Shop Apron to the contestent who wins the season-long competition. Check the Main VSP page for scoring guidelines and rules. Picks close at 5am Pacific on Saturday, so watch the countdown clock to make sure you get your picks in on time.
Good luck.
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I don't have a clue about the dame's race but looking forward to improve my knowledge.
VSP PICKS:
1. De Goede
2. Verbeke
3. Kupfernagel
4. Armitstead
5. Borghini
selected Svetlana purely on her name - how cool is it? I bet Claudia is related to Heinrich and must be a hard woman
VSP PICKS:
1. Thalita De Jong
2. Chloe Hosking
3. Claudia Häusler
4. Svetlana Bubnenkova
5. Katrien Van Looy
@imakecircles
I can't seem to find an Andrea Bosman in our database...
@Roberto Marques
If there is a "De' in the name, please include it... makes our job sooo much easier!
Should be interesting.
VSP PICKS:
1. Kirsten Wild
2. Trixi Worrack
3. Claudia Häusler
4. Karol-Ann Canuel
5. Julie Beveridge
Hmmm. All the former champs in the field and a few randoms.
VSP PICKS:
1. Suzanne De Goede
2. Irene Van Den Broek
3. Kirsten Wild
4. Emma Johansson
5. Katrien Van Looy
Nate - Got it! I was out tonight at the movies and got to thinking, realizing my 12:30 thought was off by two hours. Thanks for clearing that up!
VSP PICKS:
1. De Goede
2. Armitstead
3. Johansson
4. Aubry
5. Wild
Even more random than the mens!!
VSP PICKS:
1. De goede
2. Wild
3. Spratt
4. De vuyst
5. Gilmore
No idea...
VSP PICKS:
1. Lizzie Armitstead
2. Chloe Hosking
3. Kirsten Wild
4. Megan Guarnier
5. Emilie Moberg