The Binge is pumped to announce the return of Christian Vande Velde to the Bookwalter Binge Gran Fondo. Christian comes to the Binge after another action-packed season of commentating for the sports biggest races.
Despite spending much of the year in a TV truck, doing more talking than riding, we know from Christians last Binge appearance in 2016 that he doesn’t mess around on the timed segments. Those who had a front-row seat in 2016 will remember the infamous VDV Bearwallow Blitz that left the pavement scorched and VDV’s legs so blown out he was unable to attend last years Binge due to an unusually prolonged recovery.
When asked during a recent pre-Binge training camp if he will repeat his 2016 exploits, Christian responded,
The Binge is coming up and I’m doing my best to train on and off the bike as to not embarrass myself… my off the bike form is strong, while my on the bike form is improving. I’m confident I’m at the level to put Brent in the hurt box and remind him to respect his elders. I can’t wait to see everyone out there and enjoy one of the most beautiful routes in the country.
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