Recent content by LosBrolin

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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    I was dead sure I picked Tom Crabbe, but was super disappointed to find out I only got him in the Emerging game. Great to see Kockelmann winning, but at the same time I’m starting to worry that missing Vlasov could be an absolutely colossal mistake. Raccagni Noviero’s Aussie campaign looked...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Can’t comment on PCS, but on FC he’s been listed as Mathias Sunekær Norsgaard since January last year, because:
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    I don’t get how anyone can say cycling wasn’t a sport in Merckx’s time. You can argue Pogacar vs Merckx without rewriting history.
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    Your fantasy games

    View: https://x.com/LosBrolin/status/1991828989724569894 Riders will score points only in UCI races, excluding national championships. Here is the calendar: https://firstcycling.com/race.php?y=2026&t=4 Points are generated via the FC Junior Ranking. Last year’s ranking can be found here...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    I'll try to keep mine short then :D GEERAERTS Ferre (10) – Great season in amateur races + solid TT. Could be like Jonas Geens with a better TT. ALVAREZ MARTINEZ Hector – Beast. First Spanish winner of the FC Junior ranking and a nice dude overall. LAMPERTI Luke (235) – New team, maybe it...
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    Junior racing - The stars of the future

    Two Junior fantasy games this season First ever version for the junior women View: https://x.com/LosBrolin/status/1873647800308895892 Race calendar : https://firstcycling.com/race.php?y=2025&t=7 Fourth edition of the junior men's game View...
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    The 2025 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    In last year's thread I was talking about a new strategy, but here we are, overplaying the TDU starters as per tradition, going with Corbin Strong as my unique pick and missing out on WVA/Jonas. Feels like I'm getting worse every year. Happy if I crack the top 50 with this squad :D MAGNIER Paul...
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    The 2024 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Awful season from start to finish. Might need to try some completely new strategy next year. Thanks to @skidmark for hosting the fun.
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    Junior racing - The stars of the future

    Jakob Omrzel and Jacopo Sasso hit the marshaller in a scary crash. Thankfully, Omrzel is now reported to be in stable condition : https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=UalRPS&v=502519199154330&rdid=JUMpCxLiYF3Wgpnk
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    2024-26 Emerging Riders CQ game

    It's totally okay! Should have also noted that you don't have to own Twitter/X account to take part to this game. You can send me the team either here (PM), Twitter/X DM, or e-mail, all works. I'll add you in as 'RedheadDane' once you're ready with the team.
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    2024-26 Emerging Riders CQ game

    No budget at all, you can pick any junior rider you want.
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    2024-26 Emerging Riders CQ game

    I received permission from Armchair Cyclist to share our Junior game 2024 here, so here it is: Info: View: https://twitter.com/LosBrolin/status/1721834413938397514 Please note that points are generated using the FC Junior ranking, a detail missing from the info tweet. Only UCI races will be...
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    2024-26 Emerging Riders CQ game

    Dunno, but I can see the logic behind it. If you find good enough, like Tarling for 2022-2024 game, why not. He's already scored more than many of the selected riders combined.