“A century ago, the heart of Cyclingdom had poles in Paris and Belgium, but as evidenced by races that no longer live up to their name: Paris has ceded its claims to Cyclingdom—alas! the Parisians became interested in other things. And thus now, the heart of Cyclingdom beats not even in all of Belgium, but mostly this mentioned Northern Half of Flanders.”
Tag Archives: Flanders
2021 G-W: The Sprinters Show Off Their Classics Chops (Written)
“Ah! Truly, it was just another day in what is becoming a special era of cycling…Yes, another novel round, another day of unexpected sights to report, another proof that the cycling-world is upside down, and O! how I surely speak for all when I say: we are absolutely loving and soaking up every moment of this new un-understandable era. “
The Showmen Light Up the Opening Weekend…of Reduced Bunch Sprints? (Written)
“On this Opening Weekend in Belgium two of cycling’s superstars dictated how the race would play out…and in a complete power move: neither even factored in winning into their calculations.”
Musing on Opening Weekend (WRITTEN)
“For the true fans: ideally this weekend always has some brutally harsh weather—no matter how sadistic that sounds, it is the truth. There is something special about cozying up near a fire in a blanket on a Saturday afternoon to watch the Finale of Omloop. “
2020 RVV: The Duel We Longed For
“My, my, these two have been battling since before they were teens. Someday, someday, perhaps we shall see them battle on the steep cobbled bergs of Flanders, battling across the slick stones of a wet Roubaix—a big ask, but something we cycling fans long for nonetheless.” Over a decade since the rivalry started on the cyclocross grass and mud, the daydream has become reality.
Cycling Odysseys 