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Category Archives: Races
Spring Statistical Analysis – Individual Riders
Yesterday I published the method I felt should be used when attempting to statistically analyze the performances on teams and riders during the Spring Classics. I included a list of which races should be scored, how they should be weighed, and point system borrowed from Competitive Cyclist. I concluded with the final scores and a … Continue reading
Spring Statistical Analysis – A Response to Competitve Cyclist
I’ve long been a fan of Michael Lewis’ Moneyball, his book about the Billy Beane and his statistical approach to running a Major League baseball team. So naturally I was particularly excited to read the latest post on Competitive Cyclist’s “What’s New” page. (If you haven’t yet bookmarked the link or added it to your … Continue reading
Li̬ge-Bastogne-Li̬ge РPreview
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. … Continue reading
Flèche Wallone – Video – The Last Km
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!
Flèche Wallone – Live Stream
Click here for a live stream of today’s Flèche Wallone.
Flèche Wallone – Preview
It’s April and it’s almost Wednesday; there must be a semi-classic to discuss! Calling the Flèche Wallone (“The Arrow of Wallonia”) a semi-classic might not be fair though. 195km of some of the Ardennes’ finest cols are on offer—11 in fact—including three trips up the infamous Mur de Huy. 1.3km in length, with an average … Continue reading