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    Who is the best descender (modern time) ?

    Izagirre and Pantano were good descenders themselves. Nibali did not want to take any risk on that Joux Plane stage since his target were the Olympics and thus was clearly dropped. Anyways sometimes taking huge risks gets mixed with being a talented descender. Nibali, Samu Sanchez were (very)...
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    Who is the best descender (modern time) ?

    Savoldelli and Mohoric are probably the two best downhill specialist I've watched (since late 90s). Sagan on his prime was excellent as well. He was such a great bikehandler. I recall the stage to Gap, with the classic downhill to the finish, it was 2015 or 2016 - He dropped Jarlinson Pantano...
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    It's true he needs to save energy, but a 3 minutes effort after a 4h "casual ride" is not going to cost him anything.
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    2024 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1: Venaria Reale - Torino, 140 km (Saturday, May 4)

    Already discussed this on the preview, but Pogacar main competitor will be the limited support from his own team. Molano and Oliveira should have been replaced by two climbers. Ulissi and Sivakov would have been enough to warrant adequate support. By the way, keep your eyes on Hirt for a high...
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    Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

    Hey Rick, you know we discussed about your impending retirement once your contract ends up at the end of the season. What about hanging up the wheels inmediately with a nice payment to make room for Joe?
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    Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

    He is definitely leaving Bora. He has been linked, surprise, with Cofidis. It was rumoured he had an agreement with a French team, hence Cofidis seemed the most sensible option.
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    Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

    Gigi Zimmermann extends with Wanty until 2026. Great news, especially since he was rumoured to be close to joining Cofidis. Rota (linked with Cofidis as well), Mihkels, Marit, Herregodts and Teunissen are the other high profile riders ending their contract with the team at the end of the...
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    77th Tour de Romandie (2.UWT) // 23rd - 28th of April 2024

    It's been almost 30 years since Christophe Agnolutto won Tour de Suisse thanks to an early break on a supossedly irrelevant stage. Today it's time for the legend Fausto Masnada to secure the GC of the other iconic Swiss one week race, Tour de Romandie, with another early break.
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    Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

    What the heck is that photo composition? She looks like evil Boo from Dragon Ball
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    How likely is Tadej Pogačar to win both the Giro and the Tour this season?

    Giro is a given barring crashes / illnesses. The only thing that bothers me a bit is his support, but he is so ahead of their competitors that a limited support should not be an issue. TdF without Vingo hinges mainly on his recovery. An under the weather Pogi could be vulnerable to super-teams...
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    Rough Attempt at an All-Time Ranking

    It's a pleasure seeing this ranking and comparing it to useless ones like PCS who have nobodies like Giacomo Nizzolo and Pascal Ackermann as part of the 300 best all time cyclist.
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

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    Uno-X Pro Cycling Team

    Ericsson brothers and Jaakko Hanninen. Make it happen. (I know Jaakko is probably bound for retirement once his contract ends with Ag2r this year, but still... )
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    Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

    He was listed on Intermarche roster since April 4th if i recall correctly. It's a bit weird it took so long to officially announce it. Anyways, Wanty is suffering a lot from injured riders and budget constrains. Kuypers looked good last season so hopefully he can start contribuiting...
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    Teams & Riders Jonas Vingegaard: The Wizard of Visma

    I've seen enough horror films to know where this is heading.
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