Great Performance
Canc' was obviously in tip top form to rip out such a gap over 5 strong chasers. Maybe, and it's a maybe, the other favourites weren't quite so far in their conditioning? By mid April we'll know the answer................;)
support who you like
I'll support who I like methinks whether it be a team or an individual. I think that's one of the cool things about cycling. taking that further you can support sprinters, climbers, tt's whatever rocks your boat :p
Olympic route
it's great for spectators though, bushy park, richmond park, mall and box hill 9 times. that's my spot because if you leave after lap 7 or 8 you can get to the mall via the a217 in time for the finish.;)
eurosport coverage didn't show the crash alone the bike change. both cave and bek(?) had obvious handling difficulties so maybe the answer lies with the mechanics as rob hayles suggested.
I scoured the web for any evidence for the spitting allegation and found nothing apart from the usual...
kuota
you're on a kom most of the season. will you ride roubaix? if so what changes would you make for that? any other customisation you make on your bike? cheers and best of for 2011
outside bet
I think it will be a new man on the podium but not pozzato. don't think he has the nuts for it. maybe flecha, who is apparently in tip top, maybe devolder who has a lot to justify the price tag or maybe just maybe the very talented hot shot peter sagan. that is if liquidgas...
2 weeks in april
that first 80km from brugge out to oostende and round was brutal. worst part for me.
re hotels in st.quentin managed to get in a cheap and cheerful place for not too much money.
roubaix
yep me and 6 pals are in for roubaix. did the full flanders this year which was epic. can't do the double this year but might next or if liege/b/liege do one then you can get amstel then lbl - :D
shame that registration is on friday as it means you HAVE to stay near st.quentin and...