2013 Pro-cycling season thread

Can't see Boonen really being up to strength until mid-season, given the disruption of his infected elbow, which was very serious. He looks a pale imitation of the rider this time last season.

Which means, just like Gilbert last year, he'll probably win the rainbow hoops

I think it's a bit too soon to write him off for Flanders or Roubaix. He was looking strong until the Kwaremont today, when apparently he ran out of energy from not eating.

He hasn't missed much racing, despite his problems.