CYCLISHNEWS: Weekend Edition

Riders React to Ronde Parcours
With the early release of the route for the 2014 Ronde von SanRaflaanderran, teams have had more time than normal to peruse, dissect and reconnoiter the course. Opinions so far have been mixed with reactions ranging from dismay to excitement. CyclishNews got exclusive reactions from several members of the semi-pro peloton:

RA VonSchmidt:
 "It's certainly an interesting choice of route by Litvalk. The truncated route may pose some difficulty for my defense of my 7th straight Lantern Rouge as I may actually not get dropped in the first 15 minutes. Obviously this will call for taking my training to another level. Eight Duvels a day is not out of the question."

Thibauld Thomas:
"I just don't understand why Litvalk couldn't let us do the route backwards. It's so much more fun that way! I expect to have a chance to Lodewick at the finish. This time I will win!"

Ravan Moezzerts
"Huh? There's a fake race again? I thought that thing last year was just a goof. They're actually bothering to do that again? Oh well, I guess I'll just have to win that one too."

Stijn Cherry was unavailable for comment due to exhaustion brought on by spending 48 hours straight in a hot springs.


Hushvod Ramps Up RVSR Prep

Determined to avenge his humbling at the hands of Jonas Lodewick in last year's RVSR, Ken Hushvod has not ruled out any measures that might give him an edge.  Desperate to regain his turn of speed, Hushvod has reportedly been recently seen taking part in the local Saturday Nikaseeo Kermesse with former training partner and Old Man Racing stalwart, Mathys Foley. When coupled with daily interval training through Mille Vallie, Hushvod is hoping the intense program will return a measure of life what most have deemed "Old Legs."