Recent content by yaco

The L'Avenir Femmes has been cancelled because of the lack of strength in the under 23 field and having too many WT riders. I previously posted that having WT riders defeated the purpose of the race. Anyway they aim to return in 2027 as a junior race which I think could work.

Jayco has had a good run at avoiding injuries so far in 2026. In saying that, losing Bling is a big blow because of his versatility as a rider and ability to get results. Normally you say broken wrist and you can keep fitness on the ergo but it is trickier with 2 broken wrists. I suspect he will...

At 2kms to go there was no Backstedt which was the time to attack. Then you make Gillespie work. There is no point rolling for the last 2kms and looking at each other.

My viewing suggests it will be 2028 before we see the real potential of Widar. Let him build up his endurance and then he can use his vicious kick in uphill finishes.

If you don't attack, you can't win in that final, even though Gillespie is strong.

Liv Alula Jayco stuffed up the last 2kms. They had to attack and hope the other riders would look for Gillespie to bring back the attack. A major fail!

I expect lots of attacking from the break in the final 20kms. Looking forward to the finish.

The break does not have a big lead but I question who will chase. Even though Gillespie is in the front group, she has Backstedt to drive the pace and counter moves.

Pity about Magnier's puncture as I have him and Brennan about equal in sprint speed.

Good fightback from Kool who was awful at the UAE Tour.

Gigante broke her femur in August and will resume racing in May which is nine months. So going by that its touch or go whether Kung gets back this year.

Why are the Anto-Doping authorities busting a 60 year amateur athlete. What a waste of resources!

Average speeds havebeen down in this race. Its relaxed, although unpredictable.

For me this article reinforces why Froome has taken this path. There is nothing wrong with fading into the background.

We are discussing Craabe a developing sprinter with Flanders Baloise. he's probably 3 to 5 years off going to the TDF.