On the Rivet

If anyone is looking for Christmas gift ideas this poster would do nicely

Sure the Wiskota title is pretty much wrapped up, but we still have one of the most beautiful races of the season left.  "The Classic of the Falling Leaves" never disappoints.  Milan, Lake Como, the hills of northern Italy, this church full of bikes...

Madonna del Ghisalo
Our Lady of Bikes or something like that

...the autumn colors, the top notch start list...  This is a race to watch.

Forza's Fury

Molto Bene

Basilica San Luca in Bologna

The Italian classics have become a bit of an afterthought towards the end of a long cycling season.  However, the mix of races, the scenery and the healthy dose of la dolce vita make this week a hidden gem.

Yup, they race to that church and you can stand in that portico thing and watch

Stay posted for Gregario Forza's race reports.

 

The Broom Wagon

KingTana!!!

Nairo Wins La Vuelta

Quintana gets his revenge finally topping Froome in a Grand Tour.  It was another exciting Vuelta packed with uphill finishes.  The overall and podium were still in play all the way to the end and Estaban Chaves even managed to slip past Contador for the final podium spot.  We had an American finish 5th, too bad nobody picked him up (officially) and another quit (which is becoming all too common).  Lots of points were gobbled up by the Wiskota League.  The Neo Pro has moved past Pacte de Lupes for overall while Forza and Volpe continue to challenge the Commish for the final podium spot.  
 A few more big races, including Worlds and one of my favorites Il Lombardia, "The Race of the Falling Leaves".  Will we squeeze in one more Wiskota get together?