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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VSP PICKS:
1. Hoore
2. Vocht
3. Jong
4. Goede
5. Vyust
VSP PICKS:
1. Longo Borghini Elisa
2. Cromwell Tiffany
3. Blaak Chantal
4. Gunnewijk Loes
5. De Vocht Liesbet
@frank
I thought that was the whole point old boy. Maimum points..what what!
VSP PICKS:
1. Verbeke
2. Longo Borghini
3. Van Looy
4. Blaak
5. Gunnewijk
Pumped for a weekend of racing. Also just landed a whole whack of new parts for the bike. Will go for a ride, stop for an espresso to catch the end of the men's race, and then strip the bike...
VSP PICKS:
1. Swedish Johansson
2. Suzanne de Goede
3. Kirsten Wild
4. Loes Gunnewijk
5. Swedish Fahlin
@Steampunk
Hey Steamy, Emma Jo has one too many broken clavicles and will reportedly not start.
@xyxax
Insignificant little detail (thanks"”had forgotten). Nevertheless, I'll insert a change.
VSP PICKS:
1. Kirsten Wild
2. Suzanne de Goede
3. Swedish Fahlin
4. Loes Gunnewijk
5. Chantal Blaak
@Steampunk
Hey, my wife calls me that, too!
VSP PICKS:
1. Grace Verbeke
2. Elisabeth Armitstead
3. De Vocht Liesbet
4. Longo Borghini Elisa
5. Hanka Kupfernagel
Let's give it a go.
VSP PICKS:
1. Armitstead Elisabeth
2. De Jong Thalita
3. Wildeman Jet
4. De Vuyst Sofie
5. Silversides Emma