On the Rivet

A look at who's racing hard this week... 

Belgium and Bavaria

Greips!

Although the Giro is by far the most important race going on this week, we shouldn't completely forget about the rest of the cycling world.  We'll save that for France in July.  The Tour of Belgium.  How many tours does this country get?  It seems like we have been racing here since February.  Well, I'm cool with that and you know Greipel's cool with that.  Although much of this race will be too hilly for the big German he is sure to grab a sprint win here or there.  I mean just look at this dudes legs.

Ladies love the legs, Greips...not to mention your East Berlin sensibilities, sweet shades

Look for a punchy climber to win in Belgium.  PhilGil should take this one.  Or does he have too much jet lag?  Come on buddy.

Bayern Rundfahrt

Bavaria has Frauleins

Let's not forget about Germany.  Seems like we are always forgeting about Germany.  Italy, France and Spain all get a grand tour what does Germany get?  The Tour of Bavaria.  German's have made a big stink about the doping era and many feel that this has stymied the development of the sport in the fatherland.  Others feel that it is the German language itself.  Le Tour, Il Giro, La Vuelta...Der Rundfahrt.  Three of these things belong together.
Anyways, look for one of the G men to take this race, either Geraint Thomas or Simon Gerrans.  Or perhaps Big Jan Ullrich will give it another run.

Haben Sie eine gute fahrt!
See, it's not the most poetic language.

Go Team Wiskota!
Of course we couldn't leave out a little Giro update.  Forza and Fujarky looking good.  The rest of us just looking for some placings.  Check the comments for Gregario's more nuanced take on the race so far.