Ah, with the Queen of the Classics in the books, now everyone can focus on le Tour. Wait! There's more cycling out there, just because VS doesn't air it doesn't mean that it did not happen or will not happen. VS will only show what they can sandwich between PBR, Cagefighting, Fishing, Hunting, and Hockey. Doesn't leave a lot of room for cycling. It is amazing that they even show what they do. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe that Sporza aired Roubaix in its entirety, all seven hours (with pre-postrace). Have a Roubaix party and you are breaking out the sleeping bags. One can drink a lot of beer in seven hours.
Gilbert won a semi-Classic yesterday in Belgium, who knew? La Vuelta a Castilla y Leon, a 5 stage race, is ongoing in Spain and will conclude this Sunday. Amstel Gold is this Sunday in the Netherlands, don't expect any mountain passes, do expect a beautiful race on small roads and the peloton to be comprised of le Rouleurs. Just because Roubaix is over, the Classics are not done, we are box-rim deep in the mire. Liege-Bastogne-Liege and la Fleche Wallonne will be upcoming next week.
Being a fan of cycling in the States, like cycling, takes work. You have to be willing to get up early and get on a computer if you want to watch a race live with the commentary in Dutch, French, or Spanish. It is a chore to be a fan. If you haven't seen the previously recorded race, someone could tell you the outcome thereby destroying any suspense that is the lifeblood of watching a race. For those of you who think you are being a fan by posting the winner on FB or twitter -there is a warm place in ___ for you. For the love of all things holy take a media break for a day or two, out of respect for your fellow cycling fan. Before you spout the winner's name at a group ride like a teenager puking after prom, maybe ask if everyone has knowledge of the race. Take a second ask a question, the life you save could be your own.
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