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    Tour Down Under 2026 (Men's, Jan. 20-25)

    They were empty. Trek has aerodynamic bottles and they say that their bike is faster with them as it was created as a whole thing and the bike is more aerodynamic with bottles on.
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    Teams & Riders Derek Gee is the new G

    To change cycling transfer system they need to change the cycling economy first. You cannot pay for every rider if you don't have money, and you cannot have money if ASO takes all the TV and sponsor's money themselves. Also current economy system is very fragile and dependable on main sponsors...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    My team for Tour Down Under. 11 riders, so i expect great return. But as i recall for this game it's not a great sign when you have so many riders starting in Australia as then tend to struggle a bit after return to Europe. BUSATTO Francesco DINHAM Matthew GAUTHERAT Pierre HAGENES Per...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Had him last year. Dude couldn't do anything with leader role at 2.2 level. So i doubt he will score much in leadout role at higher level. But at least he'll get some 5 point finish points in WT events.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Didn't pick blablablabroeks cause belgian at Movistar just feels wrong. I actually remember only Roelandts there and he was bust for them. Also Movistar is not a GC powerhouse it was not so long ago. Also their newbees not performing as well last couple of years. And he came from one of the...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    At first i penciled Girmay in. But as i were going down the list i realised there so many great value in 200-300 range, that i checked him out for like 3-4 riders. He can be good, but even 1200 points for him is not certain. He is not a best of the best sprinter, nor classic rider to score BIG...
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Thought long and hard about Buitrago as well. I have a sense that he will go nuclear this year. But the alternatives was cheaper and showed upside previously. Still surprised he is unique pick.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Some of the most annoying things about cycling in general and this game in particular is lack of info about prospects. In NBA and NFL you get crazy amount of info about every noteworthy prospect that enters the league or may enter in 1-2-3 years. In cycling... you google *** out of it and...
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    Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2025, Stage 17: O/El Barco de Valdeorras – Alto de El Morredero (143.2k)

    [content deleted] BUT I want to again greatly appreciate your work, you're the best and your posts are insightful and brilliant. I know it's to much to ask cause i don't pay you, but please like PLEASE continue your opening posts. This is last great thing left on this forum.
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    The 2025 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    And he is actually great.
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    Juan Ayuso discussion thread

    Remco will be a top-notch domestic btw in couple of years. So your joke is a half-joke
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    Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2025, Stage 3: San Maurizio Canavese – Ceres (134.6k)

    Hey man, always wanted to say this: thank you so much for your preview posts for the races, especially for GTs. Really love your insights and also humorous-sarcastic style, but also honest evaluation of routes and its designs. Really helpful and brings me joy to read. With moder's destructive...
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    Vuelta a España 2025 discussion

    Fisher-Black goes too!
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    Your favourite grand tour

    Vuelta. The first love and the chilliest race out there. TDF is overhyped, Giro is cool, but smth is missing.