Cobbles, Cobbles, Cobbles! It’s time for Cobbles! It’s Omloop, KBK week and if you are not familiar with these races- you are missing out. These two races open up the the Classics season as we approach the monuments of Milan-San Remo, Paris Roubaix, Tour of Flanders and Liege-Bastogne-Liege. The Grand Tours are Great but the best racing of the season generally happens in the next 2 months. Cobbles! However, before we get looking ahead to last weekend, let's take a look back to last week's action. A Lot of WFL (Wiskota Fantasy League) riders were in the mix and many scored some big points, despite not being WorldTour races.
Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol.
“Route to the Sun”.
Chapeau to Alejandro Valverde for winning the final stage with an epic attack with 7km to go and snatching victory from TVG. Ballaverde opened up his account for 2016 and is dedicating this season to his former teammate and friend, Adrioni Malori.
Speaking of TVG, Chapeau to Tejay van Garderen for winning the Time Trial in Andalucia. He also was an animator in the final stage, in the lead group, who was chasing Valverde. Looking strong TVG! I like seeing him race things outside of California and France.
Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta
Chapeau to Geraint Thomas for winning the overall on the southern coast of Portugal ( mmmm, beaches of Algarve). He was the most consistent rider, hence, your GC winner. I am excited to see how the Penguin races this season. He will be tough to beat in a one week race.
Chapeau to Alberto Contador for winning the final stage and claiming victory on the Alto do Malhao climb. Pistolero started Algarve on the back foot but rode himself into form. I predict that we will see a lot of “hand-guns” this season. Bang.
Chapeau as well to Marcel Kittel for taking 2 stages and to Fabian Cancellara for winning the time trial stage. Both have started out the year strong. And a touch of the brim to Fabio Aru, Thibaut Pinot, and Rigo Uran for trying. All were in striking distance on the final climb.
Tour of Oman
Chapeau to Vincenzo Nibali. The The Shark of Messina was brilliant on his way to victory on Green Mountain. He is showing some good early form by beating a strong Frenchman in Romain Bardet, as well as the likes of his teammate Jakob Fuglsang, Tom Dumoulin, Rui Costa and Domenico Pozzovivo. Lo Squalo mostrando Panache!
Chapeau to Eddy Bohag and Alexander Kristoff. The 2 strong men continue to show good form as they build for the classics. I have been really impressed by both riders this season and am very surprised by BoHag, undrafted, and the start to what is quickly becoming the best season of his career.
Cobbles!
BoDogg must have dumped his girlfriend.
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