Recent content by AlpRaid

Terrific post.

Makes it complicated sure. But in 2023 he won LBL and was in amaaaaaaazing form at giro before COVID hit. Also Pog (I know, it’s 24-25 version) did pretty well in 2024.

“Remco didn't just come to us for the Tour de France, but for many other races as well. He's also going for the Classics, where he's already had a lot of success." Music to my ears.(giro in 26 please!)

merckx was already not the merckx of 1969 -- his track accident at Blois in 1969 forever altered his climbing ability. having said that, Ocana was absolutely AMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAZING!!!!

no idea. however, I find it hard to believe that a health issue like that would happen at one team, but not at another. I mean it was a nerve issue that was stopping him from being able to push power like he is clearly able.

U do know that he has been diminished by nerve damage issues, right? So his results at Visma are nothing compared to the potential he had showed and is now (hopefully!) showing again. I respect Visma for having patience and also NOT sending him to the Vuelta just because he now “appears” to be...

he's got a bit of a TJVG seated style, me thinks.

chill. it's his first pro win... he does have GT body shape (but absolutely no sprint).

Hmm. Not according to here: https://tour-of-britain.com/route/

Hmm. No ITT. Three “hilly” stages followed by three flat stages. I guess this will all be simply about getting kms in I guess. He never got back to peak last year on a similar schedule.

Cian showing some good stuff. Glad.

a little like Chris Carmichael as a front as trainer for armstrong. how many years was it that we heard that armstrong was only consulting Ferrari for an attempt at the hour record...that, of course, never happened and that was really never part of a real plan. they simply said that to try and...

oh man, I don't know. I actually think remco was at least thinking of doing both Giro and TDF this year. the accident changed all that (even as a possibility). personally, I wouldn't mind him targeting Giro (particularly if the route is somewhat favorable). as long as the crashes have not...

I'm hoping 2026.

On ignore. 🙂