Recent content by Samu Cuenca

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    Ricco

    He's banned in Italy, but it is unclear whether that ruling applies anywhere else. The UCI don't list him as being banned anymore, unlike Armstrong, for instance. If he were to make a comeback riding with a license issued in a different country, then it is probably fair to assume the UCI would...
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    The Real Football Thread

    As a Dane, it was comforting to switch channels and then watch a team that was even worse at taking penalties.
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    The Real Football Thread

    It appears to have worked out well for them. If Gattuso doesn't survive this fiasco, I've heard Igor Tudor is looking for new challenges.
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    Ricco

    Visma need stronger domestiques for Vingegaard, and we need someone who can challenge Vingegaard at the Giro. It's a match made in heaven. He'd also be wearing yellow like in the good old days. The only issue is that he would have to abandon after the Bulgarian stages.
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    Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026, April 1

    Sorry, but I don't speak pollish.
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    Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026, monument, April 5 (men's)

    Ride as slow as possible if you spot him. We all want him to be there.
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    Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026, April 1

    I think it could be rather fun, if we all communicated in a language RhD couldn't understand... My rather limited Dutch skills did allow me to comprehend gavia's post, but it wouldn't take long before I'd struggle.
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    Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026, monument, April 5 (men's)

    Ayuso is riding it, too?
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    Giro d'Italia Il Giro d'Italia 2026: Who will podium?

    It will naturally depend on whether Storer manages to peak at the right time or not. I know Landa is targeting the GC, but I would rather see him stage hunt there as well, like he's supposed to do at the Tour. It will increase his chances of getting a victory this year, and by being in...
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    Lesser known races 2026 edition

    It appears to be the first edition since 1980 where no foreign riders have finished in the top 10.
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    Mathieu Van der Poel

    We'll see. Spending a week in Spain doesn't seem to have worked for Remco, for instance.
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    Teams & Riders Jonas Vingegaard thread: Love in Iberia

    He shouldn't be spending time with Andreas Christensen unless he wants to be injured again.
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    Domenico Pozzovivo appreciation thread

    I am a little bit worried about his long term health in case he crashes. At some point there isn't enough duct tape and glue left to keep his body working.
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    The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

    Unfortunately you'll need someone to launch an Experienced Riders Game before he'll become an option, but there's no doubt I'd rather have him than his former teammate Stephen Williams right now.
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    Teams & Riders The Great Big Cycling Transfers, Extensions, and Rumours Thread

    I'm getting spoiled with these latest transfer news, although it wouldn't really feel right if Pozzovivo ends up finishing his career at a different Italian team than Bardiani. However, it did bug me that he didn't do TOTA in 2024 so I'm all for him getting to ride it one last time. In fact I...