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    E3 Saxo Classic 2026, March 27

    Couldn't disagree more. It's very rare you see an MVDP solo get chased down. A shame they didn't catch him earlier and they probably would if Dewulf had chipped in. Can't blame them for messing about in the final few hundred metres with a podium at stake.
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    E3 Saxo Classic 2026, March 27

    He could have helped this break go clear and guaranteed a top five. Has contributed nothing, so deserves the same for me.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    This couldn't be going more badly. Gee and Gaudu out of it on the first day. Steinhauser seems to have a bug. All my hopes now on O'Connor, which might not make for comfortable viewing? E3 Hagenes Laporte Zingle Mohoric Berckmoes Pretty decent line-up. Had hoped they might parachute Brennan...
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    Volta a Catalunya, 23-29 March 2026

    Looks like his gesticulating elbow hurt too. Bad news all round.
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    Volta a Catalunya, 23-29 March 2026

    Same. Hopefully we'll get some dramatics when his brilliant plan unravels
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Happy to be proved wrong by Berckmoes :) He could have a decent spring, despite his schedule. Catalunya Oof. With such a strong startlist, this might not go well for those of us with underperforming riders: O'Connor Gaudu Rodriguez Gee Steinhauser L'Hote Hoping Gee's mediocre performance on...
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    Milan San Remo, March 21, 2026, 298 km monument

    Not his biggest fan, but have to feel sorry for Pidcock. If he'd come through 10 years earlier, he'd probably have a couple of monuments by now.
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    Milan San Remo, March 21, 2026, 298 km monument

    Pog should let Pidcock lead the descent
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    Milan San Remo, March 21, 2026, 298 km monument

    Pogacar probably got a bit of an adrenaline rush for the Cipressa, which will have worn off now. Might start feeling the effects of the crash if he's remotely human. If so, insane Pidcock descent for the win please.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Have been relatively lucky so far, but MSR is beginning to look like the start of a bonfire of the vanities for my three, expensive fanboy choices. All in on Mohoric now, who will almost certainly be a luxury pick without a result here. And Berckmoes's spring schedule is terrible in terms of...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Pretty painful week all round for most, so grateful for a bit of good fortune at P-N with Martinez and Steinhauser. I wonder what EF's plans for the latter will be now? They have so few GC riders, that they might send him to the bigger races as a contender, rather than stage-hunter. Fairly...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Very similar thought process regarding Italian climbers generally in this game, but specifically his progression in the new Red Bull hierarchy. Seems we were both wrong and has staked his claim early in terms of GC, while also being given some one-day opportunities. Same sort of thinking meant...
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    Paris-Nice 2026, March 8-15

    Have mercy Victor. Let the break go.
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    Paris-Nice 2026, March 8-15

    Red Bull rode it perfectly to secure a podium chance for Martinez. As he said, he had nothing left at the end, like nearly all the other humans (kudos to Vauqelin and Steinhauser). Performances and a stage to celebrate. Will possibly be one of the best of the season, before the aliens really...
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    Paris-Nice 2026, March 8-15

    HAs Steinhauser been caught?