On the Rivet

A look at who else is racing hard this week.

It is hard to pry my attention away from the Giro, but we do have two more races starting today.  The Wiskota Fantasy schedule committee (Greg) in their infinite wisdom has included two euro league races before the next transfer season.  The Tour of Belgium and Bayern Rundfahrt (Tour of Bavaria) are both 2HC so they are worth a lot of points.  Unfortunately we do not have a lot of riders there.  Here’s a quick preview.

Tour of Belgium:

Gregario Forza brings reigning champ Phillipe Gilbert back to his home country.  He needs a win.  Look for Gilbert to make some moves.

Bill the Neo-Pro has Tony Martin on the start line.  So far it has been a horrible season for Martin.  Perhaps Bill should have taken that draft day trade for Cunego.  On the other hand, Martin’s season could just be getting started.

Team Wiskota Dynamic does not have a rider in this race but it should be noted that this “super team” may have made their first transfer blunder of the season.  Greipel was not signed up for this race but now he is in and has already won a stage.  His Team Wiskota sprinter counterpart Tyler Farrar didn’t even make it through the second week at the Giro.  Dropped the wrong guy? Perhaps. 

Cyclocross fans should take note that Zydnek Stybar lines up for Omega Pharma Quick Step.  Could be cool.

Bayern Rundfahrt:

This race marks the return of Fabian Cancellera for Team Volpe.  The rest of the Wiskota Fantasy league is not looking forward to Spartacus raking up points again, but on the other hand it’s just not as cool without him.

Gregario Forza has Tomas Voekler starting the Bavarian race today.  It’s hard to figure out what kind of rider wins here, but Voekler is as good a guess as any. 

I’m sure these races are cool and Bavaria is beautiful, but the Giro is on.  I mean, the Giro, come on!  Is anyone going to try to watch a stage at the Nomad with me?  Friday 3:00?