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    Juan Ayuso discussion thread

    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...
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    UAE-Team Emirates thread

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

    Yates has not been the same since his crash and concussion in UAE Tour.
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    Teams & Riders Cian Uijtdebroeks - From the wetlands to the top of cycling

    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
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    Teams & Riders Cian Uijtdebroeks - From the wetlands to the top of cycling

    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...
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    Teams & Riders The Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe team thread

    Movistar team was stronger on paper. They should of won the TTT
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    Teams & Riders Brothers in (crank) arms - Yates Discussion Thread

    2021 both brothers shopped themselves to UAE for 2.5M each at the time.
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    Matthew Riccitello is the next Adam Yates thread

    was at the 2021 training camp in December with UAE. Was impressive but was not signed naturally.
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    Teams & Riders The Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe team thread

    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.
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    Teams & Riders The Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe team thread

    Every rider on the team has won and or dominated races, not just the ones who are moving out.
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    Teams & Riders Derek Gee is the new G

    Derek is finding out what happens when you try play games and act innocent and the victim
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    Teams & Riders The Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe team thread

    I believe he signed with a contract into the main team in 2027.
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    Teams & Riders The Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe team thread

    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...