ok, so it looks like it’s going to be a nasty long post, and I am kinda getting bored writing and trying to assemble pics from 2 different cameras.

anyway, I almost missed this picture of some unidentified rider leading Stijn Devolder, Belgian national champion and domestique of the ultimate winner, through the Arenberg trench.

showing the Belge how it's done, relaxed on the tops!

looks like the cameramen saw him coming, though!
go ride your bike, it’s spring!