Alberto Bettiol is the new classics contender thread

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I think it has more to do with his chronic condition than with heat. Being this early in the season probably matters too.

With Bettiol it'll always be like that: hope it's a good day. Doesn't happen too often but when it does you're probably in for a treat.
Yeah, when he has a good day he's actually world class.
 
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Imagine if EF get relegated by fewer than 50 points in 2025. :D

Probably not going to be that tight, though.

Perhaps not by 50 points, but too many stupid penalties could still add further excitement to the relegation battle.
 
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Shame about his fall in Strade Bianche, he seemed to be in great form. Apparently he's out of Tirreno while his team are observing him.

He will not appear at the start of Tirreno-Adriatico on Monday. “We are currently investigating whether he is suffering from a concussion after suddenly showing symptoms. Jonathan Caicedo is his replacement in Tirreno. Heal up, champ”, EF Education-EasyPost shows on social media.
 
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Shame about his fall in Strade Bianche, he seemed to be in great form. Apparently he's out of Tirreno while his team are observing him.

He will not appear at the start of Tirreno-Adriatico on Monday. “We are currently investigating whether he is suffering from a concussion after suddenly showing symptoms. Jonathan Caicedo is his replacement in Tirreno. Heal up, champ”, EF Education-EasyPost shows on social media.
Alberto is a class act. Forza Alberto!
 
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He didn't start the race today despite being confirmed to start by the team a few days ago:
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J. Van den Berg started in his place.

It looks like another season heavily compromised by health issues. The team said he's been having issues with his knee in the Flanders preview.
 
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He didn't start the race today despite being confirmed to start by the team a few days ago:
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J. Van den Berg started in his place.

It looks like another season heavily compromised by health issues. The team said he's been having issues with his knee in the Flanders preview.
Yeah, but the knee issues didn't keep him out of the RVV. According to Italian media he's sick, had 39°C fever yesterday.
A shame about his health problems, when he's healthy and in peak shape he's genuinly world class. He was also supposed to finally ride Paris-Roubaix for the first time this year, no idea if that's still the plan.
 
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Yeah, but the knee issues didn't keep him out of the RVV. According to Italian media he's sick, had 39°C fever yesterday.
A shame about his health problems, when he's healthy and in peak shape he's genuinly world class. He was also supposed to finally ride Paris-Roubaix for the first time this year, no idea if that's still the plan.
Will miss Roubaix as well.
 
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Nice showings this week. Finally, he seems to be bang-on for the classics season.

Has he always been descending like an old lady, though? I was quite surprised how bad he was down the Poggio today. Pidcock, Pedersen and Mohoric are obviously some of the best in the business, but still. I thought it was something he excelled at.
 
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Nice showings this week. Finally, he seems to be bang-on for the classics season.

Has he always been descending like an old lady, though? I was quite surprised how bad he was down the Poggio today. Pidcock, Pedersen and Mohoric are obviously some of the best in the business, but still. I thought it was something he excelled at.
Nah, compared to an actually bad descender like Ulissi he was always a good one. Not an incredible one, but always good enough that one couldn't see it as a weakness.

Now I just hope he stays healthy until the RVV...