The Classics. Roubaix & Flanders.
The tales of suffering and epic rides are told in ways that as years pass they age into mythical stature.
Boonan, Cancellara, Devolder, Hincapie, Pozzato, Gilbert, and Flecha. Each of these brave souls battling for dominion over the stones of Roubaix and Flanders. Each rider granted a unique set of skill to unleash on the other on the harshest stage imaginable. Lessor riders scratching and clawing for a piece of glory, only to be left in the gutters of the Belgian burgs, blood stained but applauded by drunken crowds for their valiant efforts.
Do the gods show favor to certain riders? Myth has it that the gods would reach from the clouds and turn the events in favor of the warriors they adored. Ah but not for these modern warriors. Fate shows no bias in this arena. (Unless you are George Hincapie)
Warriors of Flanders, Sunday you dine in hell.
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