Recent content by Son of Amsterhammer

I think the Olympics mean different things to different riders. For some, the idea of winning the road race probably trumps any other accomplishment they can imagine. For others, it probably will feel like an extra WC road race that year, or maybe a monument. It's certainly a big deal, but the...

I agree. It seems like the Vuelta will be his only path to some glory this year.

Always has been and likely always will be the Tour. I remember as a teenager in the summer. I would really piss my friends off as we'd be playing Football or Tennis and then about 10 mins before the Channel 4 highlights would come on, I'd tell them all laters and run/bike home to watch it. It...

You can't even go on a solo ride in Spain?? damn.

I could see the Tour being the next race. I really hope I"m wrong.

You have to be careful comparing climbing times. It's never apples to apples.

Props to him today. That was very impressive.

very entertaining race this week. Some great performances. Now we wait....

Gotta do what you gotta do!

What a great stage. Hopefully we'll get more...before the race is cancelled!

Still should be good. just not as good.

yeah...I'd bet almost anything they postpone. Looks like all the Italian races face this.

Fuglsang has to be the favorite, I think. Looking forward to a great race (as always).

This really is a shame for the fans (and him of course). SB would have been really interesting with him. Especially if it was wet. Although I agree, if he arrived at the last climb with Ala, I'd put my money on Ala, but you know he wouldn't go down without making Ala go 100% to the line.

I like the look of this line-up. Could be really close among several of these guys. Will be following!