Recent content by mikks

I am not Italian and do not speak italian, but sometimes I watch short replays form Eurosport Italia to get these Ooooolalaaaas...

It seems to me that you are arguing that Pidcock, Van der Poel, and everyone else have to invest heavily in G2 syndrome—accepting that someone else is not just better, but so massively better that they are always racing for second place. Maybe you are right; maybe this attitude brings better...

I’m sorry, KoopaCycling—you seem like a reasonable guy, but over the last few pages, you seem to have a weird obsession. It’s actually quite simple: both MVDP and Pidcock rode correctly. You have a better chance of getting a strong result, or possibly winning, from a group of three (and later...

It’s hard to say for sure. The crash might have impacted MVDP more, or it could be that Pogi is just more robust—his body handles pain and recovery better than others in the same boat. I’m not sure if people here are actually debating or just baiting each other.

I dont know—from the drone and heli shots, they didn't look that close. But maybe when the cameras turned away, the motos quickly dropped back to give them a draft... Anyway, not denying G2 syndrome, its there, just thinking it is more complicated.

Half the peloton was likely cooked after the Cipressa and just trying to hang on. Of those remaining, half were probably "semi-cooked," while others were saving their legs for the sprint. This leaves maybe 3 or 4 with bit in the tank to pull, who didn't have other tactical obligations

In most sports, I would say, big rivalries are the most marketable and draw the largest crowds. While total dominance by one can be boring, it’s still sellable. The worst case scenario is when a different person wins every time, creates the impression that anyone can win and thres nothin...

Quintana is one of those riders (along with Roglič), that I’m sad never won the Tour — he really deserved one. And on another note, until Quintana (and Urán), I kind of had this impression — maybe just my own bias — that South American riders were a bit more hit-or-miss: one day climbing like...

Last year, three leaders had about a 30-second advantage over a chasing group of around 20 at the top of the Cipressa. In the end, these situations depend on the specific circumstances. Is there a well-defined chase group that can start working immediately? Or are riders scattered into smaller...

MVDP used to race way more aggressively or maybe in more naive way - if that’s the right word—a few years ago. But if I remember right, around 2021–2022 when he had those back issues, he talked pretty openly about needing to race smarter, can’t attack everywhere anymore, has to save energy, and...

Me too, my two most expensive picks - Matthews and Nys - will bring 0 points,

He is just 26, Evenepoel still has time. A Tour de France win require some luck and perfect conditions - it has been clear for some time already. But he is capable of taking other Grand Tours depending on his calendar and goals. He isn't guaranteed to win (he is not so dominant compare to...

It’s just a game. I do feel sorry for Matthews though — games are games, but injuries are real. And by the way, my thought process when picking him was very similar to slow_climber.

I do not want to talk about the elephant, as it is not allowed in this part of the forum, but also, personally, I do not think there is an elephant in the room. Maybe a tiny little pony, but not an elephant. I do think there is a reasonable chance that you overestimate what kind of knowledge or...

Talk about co-leadership is completely insane. If Ayuso thought about it, expected it, or hoped for it, he was delusional. And if we haven’t seen the exact wording in the contract (I am sure there was something in the small print), claims about contractual promises are pointless. Having said...