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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...

No, it doesn't matter. Because the issue is far too important and serious. That's why I don't care why they said it. And yes of course if the race had gone differently then maybe they wouldn't have said it. And yet it is important. If not only food is weighed but it is decided whether you eat...

I can't agree with you. But even if we say we agree: it completely distracts from the topic. It doesn't matter why one of the riders said something. The topic is too serious for that. And it's definitely an important issue. Weight often plays a role in sport. Unfortunately, it also often makes...

Not every rider has to be a big winner. Maybe he has proven himself as a helper and brings values that can be useful as a good helper. In general, however, I am curious to see which of the rookies will stay, who will go to the WT, and who might find a place elsewhere. I would think that the...

I find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to compile such a list across many eras. It's usually impossible to compare them. In some periods, there may have been less competition. Oriders drivers an advantage, etc. If anything, it might make sense to do it in 10-year increments or so, so...

If the content of the report were correct, then in my opinion it would make no sense at all to hire Lodewyck. If Vanthourenhout is supposed to focus specifically on the races where Remco is expected to compete for victories, then I can't put another sports director in the car who has a close...