Team Wiskota Dynamic Wins the 2012 Wiskota Fantasy League Championship

Director Sportif Luke rides off into the sunset as a champion

It came down to Team and Country as Dynamic's first place country points (Spain) and second place team points (Omega Pharma Quick Step) just edged out Bill the Neo Pro for the overall victory.  A great season by the Neo-Pro who will definitely be in need of a new name more befitting of his cycling prowess next season.  Rounding out the podium in a strong third place was Team Volpe.  The first place team finish (Sky) and the second place country finish (Great Britain) solidified his placement.  Gregario Forza was able to stay out of the basement, but as he puts it he "came in last of the people who were trying".  The lanterne rouge goes to Michaelito Indurain powered in part by such flops as Thor (6 UCI pts.) and Jacob (my team won't let me race in UCI events) Fuglsang. 

Overall a great season.  I had fun and I hope others did as well.  Look for a wrap up post and I appreciate any input on changes for next season, banquet and draft schedules, new team directors, etc.  Wiskota! 

Beijing Update

Only a few more chances to make fun of Andy Schleck this season

As Bill the Neo-Pro's chances of overall victory hang in the balance it is comforting to know that he still has the man beast that is ANDY SCHLECK.  With a good result from Andy at Beijing, Bill just might win this thing...

... "although some additional drama was provided by the news that Andy Schleck (RadioShack-Nissan) had taken a tumble while riding from the hotel to the start. The Luxembourger appeared relatively unscathed, however, and completed the stage 15 minutes down, as he continues his comeback from a fractured pelvis." -Cycling News

Well, that can't be that far back.  And he is up against some pretty stiff competition...

135	Andy Schleck (Lux) RadioShack-Nissan	0:31:55
136	Kun Jiang (Chn) Champion System Pro Cycling Team	0:32:49
137	Biao Liu (Chn) Champion System Pro Cycling Team	0:33:52

There are two other Chinese dudes who are beating him too.  As for this picture...

Down to the Wire

Martin Takes Early Lead

Down by a mere 93 points and with Tony Martin looking like he may repeat in Beijing, Bill the Neo-Pro is still in the hunt for the Wiskota Fantasy League crown.  However, it is looking like he may need more than just the 100 points Martin could bring with GC victory.  The Neo-Pro's unorthodox early round selection of team and country may not pay off as well as some of his other gambles (namely Contador, Froome and Vino).  Team Wiskota Dynamic has Spain, the leading country, this 200 points may be the winning difference.  Can Bill get enough points from Belgium and BMC?  Will Martin and Andy Schleck go 1,2 and earn Bill crazy points.  I like Martin to win.  Andy on the other hand...

And it all comes down to this...

Tour of Beijing 10/9 - 10/13

Startlist

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-of-beijing-2012/start-list

Paris Tours

Fuglsang Comes in 12th!

An impressive burts of power secured Fuglsang the coveted 12th place overall. This world class effort earned Miguelito Indurain 6 huge points and secured his position as 5th overall in the Wiskota Fantasy League.  Better luck next season.

Il Lombardia

JRod is the #1 UCI World Tour Rider!

Only needing a few points to overtake Wiggins as the top UCI point earner this season, Rodriguez destroyed his competition by taking the maximum 100 points in the fall monument victory.
This unexpected win may have sealed the Wiskota Fantasy League victory for Team Wiskota Dynamic, but with two events to go Bill the Neo-Pro still has a chance.

Massive Attack!

Gilbert Wins Worlds Road Race!

The rainbow jersey was secured by Gregario Forza with a blistering attack on the Cauberg.  This win saved the season for the Wiskota Fantasy League's first overall pick.  However, with another strong finsh by Eddie the Boss, Volpe maintained their podium position.  Thanks to a third place finish on the day by Valverde, Team Wiskota Dynamic regained first overall by a mere 3 points.  With only three events to go it couldn't be any closer.

Martin Der Mund!

WORLD TT

Bill the Neo-Pro scores big with Tony Martin and Alberto Contador, securing sole possession of first place.

A Two Way Race?

With only a few races to go Team Wiskota Dynamic has regained its advantage over Bill the Neo-Pro.

With a 500 point lead over third place and only 5 races to go, it would seem like the Wiskota fantasy season has come down to a 2 man battle.  However, two of those races are the World's TT and Road Race.  These hold as many potential points as the Olympics and we all saw how one team can rack up crazy points in a short amount of time.  Team Volpe still has a chance to move up, or down,  as Gregario looks to sneak onto the podium.  How will this all play out?  Will the Worlds decide it all?  Lombardia?  Will Tony Martin repeat in Bejing to seal the deal? 

Viva la Vuelta!

The Contador gamble pays off, but the spanish sweep of the podium keeps the Wiskota leader board close at at the top.