I am AT the races, and they've been fantastic! Last Saturday I rode in the amateur Tour of Flanders, and let me tell you that riding those cobbles is even harder than it looks!

I got to see the ToF and Gent-Wevelgem from many different vantage points. Had the groups pass within 5 feet of me! Oi, on Wednesday (G-W) they were so filthy they looked like coal miners. It was a horrible day for a spectator - I couldn't even have imagined riding in those conditions.

Today we went for a group ride, and ran across Team Quick Step doing their training ride. Chavanel was way out in front, so you might be right to bet on him this year for Paris-Roubaix.

Look for me on tv! :-)