Recent content by LongtimeLurker

Correct he never was but Matxin always pushed and backed him as if he was or number 1 in some cases. Eventually that become hard for Matxin to do and back no matter what he said or did as actions, results and performance always proved him and Ayuso wrong. The talk now of him coming out and...

Was not lack of preparation.

Overall he has not been the same, you cant take 2 performances and make a summer compared to hhis previous level and consistency.

Yates has not been the same since his crash and concussion in UAE Tour.

He blamed the team mechanics for the bike mechanical failure of the shifting buttons that fell out ski's when they worked on it but the bike was with a bike shop at his home before

As the info goes He was a week with his coach at the time doing Aerodynamics, biomechanics (1 of the best fitters in the world) and testing with a full simulation beforehand. It was agreed with the team that he can go but no drama or antics whether he came 1st or last. He was there to learn. He...

Movistar team was stronger on paper. They should of won the TTT

2021 both brothers shopped themselves to UAE for 2.5M each at the time.

was at the 2021 training camp in December with UAE. Was impressive but was not signed naturally.

yes 2025

yes they are, but look at last season, riders where hired and developed far greater than any season before. Maybe this is the trend now that Shrot is not there anymore.

Every rider on the team has won and or dominated races, not just the ones who are moving out.

Derek is finding out what happens when you try play games and act innocent and the victim

I believe he signed with a contract into the main team in 2027.

I was suprised I think reading this, I believe Wakefield is the best choice for this move and the team has clearly recognised the work he has done and is able to produce, there is no question, it should of been done earlier. But with the success from nothing the Rookies have shown and the...