After the Nommay World Cup race in France last week, Boom told the press that, “he was simply toying with the other riders.” He won it easily in his own opinion and seemed confident that he could continue to do so in future races. Watching the footage, it was obvious that he could overpower the other riders. Boom pedaled smoothly to the line on a nearly flat tire while Nys flailed behind him unable to even break the Dutchman’s cool.
This week in Zolder, Boom was not popular with the Belgian fans. Thousands of people boo-ed the world champ on every part of the course. It’s hard to imagine that it didn’t get in his head as he even took the time to flip his hand from under his chin whilst riding a paved section of the course.
He’ll need to channel that energy to the pedals in order to gain a second world champion’s jersey. It doesn’t look like anyone is going to make it easy on him.
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What’s the deal with Boom? Is this like an Ivan Drago vs. Rocky Balboa thing?
for me, Boom is just a normal Dutchman. they are like that.