Monday Musings – Allergies, Transitions, etc…

by Whit

If you live in the Northeast United States, you’ve undoubtedly been enjoying the warm weather over the past few days. If you’re like me though, you’ve been suffering through the inevitable explosion of pollen that accompanies the mercury’s upswing. My vice is that seemingly innocuous green pollen powder that covers everything in sight during this time of year. I’m praying for some late April showers to wash away my congestion. I’ll trade a day of riding for a week of easy-breathing.But enough about me! In thinking of topics for today–despite my coughs and sniffles–I thought back to 2001 and America’s...Continue Reading

Liège-Bastogne-Liège – Live Stream

by Whit

Click here for live coverage of today’s La Doyenne.Enjoy! ...Continue Reading

Liège-Bastogne-Liège – Preview

by Whit

Tomorrow’s “La Doyenne” closes the Spring Classics season with 261km of côtes (11 are officially listed, but several more populate the route) through Belgium’s French-speaking Ardennes. The race has just a bit of history—it started in 1892—but since I’m posting this preview at the last minute, I won’t inundate you with too many other details. So let’s get to the favorites:The overwhelming favorite has to be Alejandro Valverde. A win tomorrow and Valverde enters the club of riders who have won the race three times. However, as Cyclingnews points-out, he’ll still be 2-behind Merckx and 1-behind Argentin in the race’s overall record...Continue Reading

Flèche Wallone – Video – The Last Km

by Whit

Here’s some video from yesterday. Rebellin remains calm to the end. When will Evans learn that he can’t ride people off his wheel? Enjoy! ...Continue Reading

Flèche Wallone – Live Stream

by Whit

Click here for a live stream of today’s Flèche Wallone. ...Continue Reading