Both Fake-Races Move to Sunday Afternoon - Reaction Mixed
Today, in a move that many had heard whispers of during the offseason, PHRO Head Jack Monkey, Joos Litvalk announced that both the Marin-Roubaix and the Ronde von SanRaflaanderran would be moving from their tradition and historic Wednesday night slots to a late Sunday afternoon rollout. While many traditionalists and cycling historians expressed outrage at the audacity Litvalk displayed by casually ignoring centuries of history, most in the pro cycling world greeted the news with tacit approval.
Consensus among the peloton is that the daylight running conditions will cut down on injurys, minimize the off-course navigation issues that have plagued many and improve the fake-racing as a whole. In his typical enigmatic fashion, Litvalk dismissed his detractors by simply stating, "No one liked Picasso until he died either. We are the same."
In contrast, Fox News was quoted as calling for Litvalks head and taking the official position of "Joos Litvalk is a Socialist-Fascist-Marxist-Muslim just like Obama."
There will be much more to come during the lead up to race day including our annual look at the Contenders & Pretenders, our full race previews and as always, rider interviews.
2012 Marin World Cup Schedule:
The Marin-Roubaix
Sunday April 8th
Ronde von SanRaflaanderran
Sunday April 15th
Start times are 3pm for both fake-races.
