Recent content by Gcraenen

OK, I gave up reading after 7 pages. Can we all settle on Philippe Gilbert?

Out of Africa.

In the mid-80's, belgium's 2 top sprinters, Vanderaerden and Planckaert, had a deal going where they would lead out for each other in alternate races. For a while there, they were pretty unbeatable.

... and the valiant women of course. Oh, that reminds me: I havent had my daily fix of the "babes on bikes" thread yet. Be right back.:D

What can you expect? for the next few years: Suisse, California, Romandie, Settimani etc.. Then some serious wind tunnel time and dropping 5-8 kilos, after that, who knows? Good luck to him and Astana, as to all the valiant men who entertain us so!

Tweeting is for canaries. Anyone else: Shut up and think first, then decide your opinion is probably not important enough for the whole world to have it shoved down it's throath.:cool:

Carlos Sastre wins Frank will pull out in preparation for the worlds. So who will win the sprinters competition?

Boy, a second grader could have done the math better then I did. :( Guess that means you drop to 3rd on the list. Dont worry, you're still the highest ranked barber in history.:D

10 GT's? which one did I miss?

love it!!! :d

Echoes, that seems like a reasonable list. What poiint system are you using?

I agree, that's why I gave equal points to all three grand tours.:)

Well Fawsto, are you happy with this tie for second?:cool:

That's why we gave 2 points for a GT win and 1 point for a monument/PT/WC win.:rolleyes:

I love the Relay Race idea. In a criterium course so the spectators would see top level racing all day long. How about a figure eight track, with one loop in the city (cobbles, narrow streets, lotsa corners) and the other out into the countryside (long open roads, wind), with the first rider...