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I can't judge how strong he is as a sporting director. But recently, he has always been given assignments at the important races. That's why I thought he had a good reputation. On the other hand, of course, none of the old bosses are there anymore. And in the end, it may well be that he didn't...

I'm a little shocked. Today, RBH announced its new sporting management team. Nothing has been left untouched. I'm particularly sad that Bernhard Eisel is no longer part of the team. The team will miss his communication skills with the media.

Perhaps they want to give more riders from the Devo Team a chance. There isn't much space left. Fietzke said in an interview at the World Championships that he has a rough idea of who will be promoted. Since three have already been announced, it sounds to me as if at least one or two more may be...

I think it's great that RBH has placed so much trust in its own U23 team in its first year and is already promoting three riders. This shows potential new recruits for the U23 team that there are real opportunities to make the leap. Donati and Jasch would also deserve to make the leap. Donati...

RBH currently has a lot of riders who can finish high up in the overall standings. Guiolio is already showing at a young age that he can ride consistently for three weeks. Jai can finally show once again that he is one of the best riders in the third week. Lipo has also proven several times that...

The team still has a long way to go to get where they want to be. There are currently many opportunities for breakaways in the Vuelta. However, the groups are not being filled. Things are still looking good in the overall standings, but both captains are struggling. That was to be expected and...

There is a change: Zwiehoff for Koch to Vuelta. But I don't know why

Yes but a GT is harder then smaller races. That is a race over 3 weeks in a row. Often much harder every day. Also from a mental point of view. I am not a big fan of UAE but in this way I like the way they go. They are thinking in a long term with their young guys.

I don't think two GTs are ideal for such a young rider either. UAE is very consistent in this respect and I think that's a good thing. Denz, Koch and Van Dijke have a similar role for me. I would have preferred to take Zwiehoff. Denz hasn't been in such good form recently either. Otherwise, of...

I am super surprised about the Vuelta line-up. Okay, most of the riders were clear. But where is Ben Zwiehoff? No GT this year :( But with Denz, Van Dijke and Koch three riders for flat terrain. Do you really believe in the overall classification that you need so much help in the flat? The...

RBH wants to become a team with many victories. To do that, they definitely need another sprinter. Meeus and van Poppel, who isn't actually intended to be a sprinter, can win, but they don't win very often. You need a fast finisher, especially for smaller races. Let's see if that will be Donati...

Of course, every case must be evaluated in some way. Of course, you're right that weight alone doesn't mean anything. That's why yours can't be evaluated either. But as I've said countless times, I'm not talking about Pauline here. And the topic is too serious to say “there are external...

Perhaps I overinterpreted your statements and formulated my response too bluntly. However, it is not only in your post that I get the impression that everyone who says something negative here is just badmouthing Pauline. And no one would have any valid arguments, as you accuse me of. Because we...

With this sentence, you negate all your previous statements. It shows that you apparently don't take the topic as seriously as you previously claimed. Because you claim it's just envy. From everyone. But the big debate is only indirectly about Pauline. That was the hook. There's always a hook...

You have a fair point, I also used an example that I haven't verified myself. However, it doesn't help to resort to whataboutism – not just from you, but from some of the posts here. Of course, competitive sports are not healthy. And people who criticize others or engage in certain behaviors...