Hugh Givens
2011-03-14
Saturday was a perfect day to recon the 2011POC course: rain showers and a heavy wind out of the south. Belgian heaven.
These are the kind of conditions that demand tactical awareness, strength and skill. Climbers will not prevail because of their superior power-to-weight ratio; a sprinter cannot simply hitch a ride all the way to the line; and the powerful rouleur will not get away alone.
This video presents a good snapshot of what you'll face on the new POC course. 3 miles of gravel + 14 miles of smooth tarmac = 17 miles of awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIaNej0SeUs