Vuelta Andalucia Stage 3
Training race? Bert took 8 seconds from Froome in the ITT (Stage 1b) and Stage 3 saw him take an additional 19 seconds behind a searing Basso lead-out at about 12k to go. Verdict? 19 + 8 = 27. The KenyaBrit was practically written off. I know I did. But….
Vuelta Andalucia Stage 4
With 2k to go Froome takes it all back +2. What can we deduce from this? Both riders will most likely say they are building up for the Grand Tours and surprised by their early season form. Based on Froome’s victory celebration this was no training race. And what about third placed rider Benat Inxausti Elorriagai who was a whopping 2:38 down. Not even on the same mountain where Bert & Froome were “training”. All I can say is I can’t wait for these two to line up together again.
Crosswinds Classic Throwback
Flattest road race in Arkansas this Saturday see below for details.
Omloop & K-B-K this Weekend
Have you seen the start list? It’s on!
EVENTS
Saturday February 28th. Crosswinds Classic road race in Little Rock. The flattest race in Arkansas. Click here.
Sunday March 15th. The 71 Classic is a must in NWA. Click here for details. Here is a link to the recap from last years 71 Classic.
WEEKDAY GROUP RIDES – Not much to report on group rides. This weather…
MONDAY
Bentonville
Tour de Lunch ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from the Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.
TUESDAY
Fayetteville
Indoor Training for Cycling Performance. Pedals turn @ 6:30 in The Bike Route. For more information email Steve AUCHTERLONIE@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Bentonville
Girls Bike Bentonville Lunch Road Ride. Leaves @ 11:15 from Phat Tire on Bentonville Square. 1 hour fun ride.
Phat Tire Mountain Bike Ride. Leaves @ 6PM from Phat Tire on Bentonville Square. Advanced level 60-90 minutes. Follow Phat Tire on Facebook for updates.
WEDNESDAY
Bentonville
Tour de Lunch ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from the Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.
FAST Mountain Bike club ride. Riding all winter! This all abilities Mountain Bike Ride starts in different places hitting Slaughter Pen, Blowing Springs, and Lake Atalanta. Follow FAST on Facebook for weekly ride updates! Each ride ends at a local restaurant.
THURSDAY
Fayetteville
Indoor Training for Cycling Performance. Pedals turn @ 6:30 in The Bike Route. For more information email Steve AUCHTERLONIE@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Friday
Bentonville
Tour de Lunch ride. Leaves @ 11:15 am from the Bentonville Square. Approximately 1 hour. Moderate to hard.
OCA
The crosswind classic, rule 200 too cold for me.