Teams & Riders Arnaud De Lie is De Truth Discussion Thread

[Samamba]

Had to stop his altitude camp in Sierra Nevada cause of sickness (again). He's training again at home tho, but not ideal of course for Suisse and the Tour. It's a bit weird that he got sick again on altitude, just like in the beginning of the season.

 

[Rob5091]

Sounds like something's amiss with Lotto and their "altitude camps". De Lie should follow Mads Pedersen's views on altitude camps," "I f*cking hate it. No, I won't do it, even if my coach says so."

 

[Rob5091]

De Lie is still down for the Tour de Suisse on Sunday, but will he start?

 

[Berniece]

De Lie is still down for the Tour de Suisse on Sunday, but will he start?

Yes. He did an interview with HLN (Belgian media outlet) about it, he's still starting.

 

[Samamba]

Yes. He did an interview with HLN (Belgian media outlet) about it, he's still starting.

There's a blatant lie in the interview tho lmao
Probably to keep the press and everyone from overly panicking, but he did come back earlier than planned from Sierra Nevada cause of light sickness. He was only of the bike for 2 or 3 days so nothing bad but they didn't want to make the same mistake as earlier this year.

 

[yaco]

There are two or three stages which suit De Lie. I'd be surprised if he does not win a stage.

 

[Rob5091]

A chain problem and a third place on stage 2 of the TdS then some grupetto practice.
Onto the Tour! In the meanwhile, have a sing-a-long with a revamp of the old Blondie's hit -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgwej9PRubk

 

[Rob5091]

Is De Lie doing the Belgian Nat Championship race on Sunday?

 

[Wvv]

Is De Lie doing the Belgian Nat Championship race on Sunday?

Of course, he and Van Gils are the team leaders.

 

[Samamba]

Of course, he and Van Gils are the team leaders.

Van Gils isn't starting (doing an Evenepoel probably).

 

[Rob5091]

Of course, he and Van Gils are the team leaders.

I'll get the popcorn ready.

 

[Rob5091]

De Lie's bud Campenaerts gives his view on De Lie and the Tour -

https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...ur-debut-he-has-to-tackle-it-without-pressure

"He has to tackle it without pressure. Although I do see some great opportunities. Stages that could potentially culminate in a sprint. But perhaps it wouldn't be a bad idea to slip into a breakaway that could carry you to the end."

Original article (behind a paywall unfortunately)
https://www.hln.be/wielrennen/victo...ven-aan-victor-denken-wonderen-doen~a5c03a76/

 

[Rob5091]

National champion - chapeau!

 

[Didinho]

Best way to redeem himself after the sickness. Looks a bit leaner/sharper after his altitude camp. Impressive sprint today.

Another one to look for in the Tour. A stage win would be massive.

 

[KZD]

Best way to redeem himself after the sickness. Looks a bit leaner/sharper after his altitude camp. Impressive sprint today.

Another one to look for in the Tour. A stage win would be massive.

I think the second weekend has the best opportunities for De Lie, stage 8 is hilly and finishes on an short climb and then the gravel stage should also suit his skillset.

 

[Wvv]

Watt bombed himself into that beautiful tricolor jersey. Congrats, curious about his upcoming first Tour.

 

[toolittle]

Watt bombed himself into that beautiful tricolor jersey. Congrats, curious about his upcoming first Tour

Very strong competitors. Jasper Philipsen, Jordi Meeus, Tim Merlier are top sprinters in great form.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Suggestion: Change the thread title to "Arnaud De Lie is De Truth"

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Suggestion: Change the thread title to "Arnaud De Lie is De Truth"

Suggestion accepted! Like seeing my guy finally get into form just before the Tour.

 

[red_flanders]

Suggestion: Change the thread title to "Arnaud De Lie is De Truth"

Outstanding.

 

[Samamba]

If he can outmatch Philipsen in topspeed

But he can't on a flat finish after an easy stage...

 

[Rob5091]

Arnaud near to quitting ...glad he didn't!
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/i-...ional-comeback-ahead-of-tour-de-france-debut/

Racing is also mental.

Original article at
https://www.hln.be/wielrennen/ik-he...ional-comeback-ahead-of-tour-de-france-debut/

 

[proffate]

Belgian champs must have been a hard race as De Lie was basically the only one to rise from the saddle. Started his sprint from nearly 200m out and was not even challenged!

 

[kingjr]

Belgian champs must have been a hard race as De Lie was basically the only one to rise from the saddle. Started his sprint from nearly 200m out and was not even challenged!

Philipsen was out of the saddle for the whole sprint.

 

[Unchained]

Belgian champs must have been a hard race as De Lie was basically the only one to rise from the saddle. Started his sprint from nearly 200m out and was not even challenged!

Forth win of the year