Aalst Criterium

Merckx is a good draft...

On Monday evening I took part in the biggest and oldest post Tour de France criterium in Belgium and seeing as it was one of the biggest nights of my life I want to ensure that I document it properly. I am in the process of creating a monster of a post to take you through the experience so be patient and look forward to a spine tingling story in the very near future. Spending over two hours riding in the wheels of the likes of Danilo Di Luca, Frank Vandenbroucke and Axel Merckx is not everyday material. How many Canadians have raced with Di Luca in his pink jersey let alone Vandenbroucke?
As for the result I did finish, but they have only published the top twenty. My final position should be around 25th or so, but until I find an official result don't quote me on that.
In the meantime you can see photos of the entire day of racing at jodeconinck.fotopic.net.
and at sportzone.fotopic.net.
For a television special on the crit check out TV Oost, its in Flemish but you can catch a glimpse of the blue streek if you are patient.
Stay tuned!

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