Today was the mid week Belgium Classic the Scheldeprijs (it means something like 'Canal prize"). We left Gent and drove to the start in Antwerp to see the sign in, wander through the team buses and watch the start. Brilliant access to all the teams.... but absolutely freezing temperatures. Cold winds straight off the North Sea. Lucky it's Spring.
We went off on a 60-70 km ride loop through the flat lands of northern Belgium which I absolutely loved...windy, grey skies and wintery landscapes. Just about everything that you imagine when you think about riding in Flanders.
We managed to get back to the finish just in time to see the presentation ceremony for the winner of the Scheldeprijs and a quick snack of beer and frittes. Then on to our new base for the next two days in Ypres in western Flanders. A great day.
Team Sky at the start in Antwerp
Cav was besieged by fans on leaving the team bus
You're never too young to start road cycling in Belgium it seems
Nice detail on the Radioshack bus
Stunning riding through northern Flanders
Marcel Kittel gets the kisses, Cav gets to look on.
Lew and Ian...another hard day at the office.
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