Velo News - Bookwalter’s revelatory ride at Strade Bianche
“Filthy, unbelievably hot. Just baking hot!”
Those were the first words that came to mind after Brent Bookwalter finished Strade Bianche Saturday. Little matter that the 36-year-old had just had his best performance ever in a classic, with an inspired seventh-place ride. But then there was a lot of information to take in after another epic day at this epic bike race.
Understanding the significance of such a result would take time.
“It was madness on the gravel sectors,” Bookwalter told VeloNews. “They were so dusty, so dry, so loose and really bumpy. And then we saw some traditional early-season jitters if you will. Lots of over-braking. Lots of ramming into the back of each other. It made for a real chaotic start.”