Recent content by VeloMaster

And that's why I know I will miss Primoz when he retires far more than I will miss Pogi.

Posted on the race thread before I found this one: Perhaps some pushback against what the OP has identified as overly zealous moderation is in order. I would have thought that on a site that relies solely on input from fans for its content, contributors -- that is, all of us, including the...

Perhaps some pushback against what the OP has identified as overly zealous moderation is in order. I would have thought that on a site that relies solely on input from fans for its content, contributors -- that is, all of us, including the inimitable Devil's Elbow with his great scene-setters --...

Extra credit for quoting Petrarch.:)

Absolutely. Given the imbalance in team strength, his best approach is to leave it until late, so UAE would have little or no time to regroup and make up any lost time. After all, he did win the Giro before at virtually the last minute. This time, it makes even more tactical sense.

True, good point. However, at least the Anglophone commentators make it clear by context that it is the propulsive power, ie the gear ratio, that is being celebrated.

Actually, it was the fawning coverage of I think you missed the point, and - pace Abi -- no lack of respect for Rogla was stated, implied, or intended. So let's keep it factual: hyping a "monster chainring" the way the commentators are wont to do means nothing without the missing information...

It always puzzles me why commentators and journalists get so carried away about chain ring size, without ever telling us what the corresponding rear sprockets are. No doubt, many are pushing monster gears compared to us mortals. But as a track cyclist I am well aware that a large chain ring...

That didn't age well. He clearly paved the way for his teammate to hold off the pack.

On my feed (FLO Canada) it was Hannah Walker.

... and has the best, or one of the best, records ever in 1-week stage races. Quite the useless rider.

Yes, I agree. Rogla is often too passive, too conservative, and fails to grab many an advantage that may present itself. And, as others have noted, he plays to his strengths, to the point of relying too heavily on his stomping super powers. This may be a reflection of his personality, or it may...

I noticed that early on, too, and was pretty surprised when the commentary team only figured that out after it was essentially too late. Sometimes I wonder whether they are actually watching given the number of times the time gaps will be changing radically, up or down, and they wont even notice...

Multiple world champ on the track.

And a world-class trackie to boot!