Sunday

Gilbert pulls the hat-trick!








Photo from Cyclingnews


The Schlecks looked like club racers going up against a pro this morning when Gilbert easily out classed the two in the finale of Leige-Bastogne-Liege. Keep checking Steephill.tv and Cyclingfans.com for highlights of the final 30 kms. After watching Gilbert win Lombardy last year and now going for the elusive hat-trick in the Ardennes this week I would have to put him up there with Cancellara as one of the superheros of the peleton.

 - edited - I forgot Gilbert also won Brabantse Pijl... so it was 4 big wins in a row!

Speaking of bicycles... have you been in to see the new 2011 Eddy Merckx bikes? I am in love with the EMX-1 and EMX-3. If you are looking for a race-worthy bike that is also supremely comfortable and confident handling then do yourself a favor and test ride one. And if the budget allows, have a peak at the EMX-5 we have built up. Stunning.

Up next is the Giro d'Italia. Here's hoping for more exciting racing and a lot less doping drama coverage!