With the GP Ken Hushvod Time Trial slated for its traditional March 31st start date, there is much speculation among the cyclorati regarding the possible postponement or even cancellation of the event. While cold, wet and windy weather are de rigeur for the Marin World Cup, weather forecasts are predicting the arrival of near cyclonic conditions for Wednesday evening.
PHRO President Joos Litvalk is making no definite decision either way as of yet but was quoted as saying, "While we all yearn in our heart of hearts for conditions that test both the body and spirit of the competitors, PHRO does not condone cruel and unusual racing and will re-schedule the GP Ken Hushvod if necessary to protect the safety and integrity of the event."
While his statement was greeted with bemusement by many of the riders who, no doubt questioned Litvalks definition of "cruel and unusual racing" given this years course for the Ronde von SanRaflaanderran, support for rescheduling the GPKH was nearly unanimous. Prohibitive least favorite and 3 time Lantern Rouge holder R.A. vonSchmidt expressed his support for Litvalks judgement saying, "I do not want my ruby red placing to be sullied by unnecessary mechanicals or crashes by other riders. My last-placing must be legitimate or it is worth nothing."
One rider who seemed to be the lone voice of dissent was
Stijn Cherry whose legendary hard-man credentials are the stuff that myths are made of. "Litvalk is going to change the date because of a little rain and wind? Pffagh! Eddie would be rolling in his grave if he was dead by now. If they quadrupled the distance and raced in the rain THEN this might actually become a worthwhile event. PHRO is run by a passel of nancy-boys who cater to the fragile physique of that pretty boy Lodewick. I'm going to go clean my bike. With my tongue. And kerosene."
PHRO is setting a 12pm PST deadline tomorrow (Wednesday) for a Go/No Go decision on a race start. Stay tuned.....
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