Teams & Riders Arnaud De Lie is De Truth Discussion Thread

[yaco]

De Lie will do a GT in 2023 and it should be one that is a parcour that suits his characteristics - It doesn't matter which GT, but don't send him to one that has lots of flat sprint finishes.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

De Lie will do a GT in 2023

Hmmm…

 

[RedheadDane]

De Lie will do a GT in 2023...

Guangxi, the 4th GT!

 

[tobydawq]

I see Carlos Alcaraz has a rival for being a human highlight reel. Jesus Christ what a beast he has been the past month

 

[proffate]

Has de lie given a reason why he refuses to utilize the drops? Seems like an obvious way to improve on the flatter finishes

 

[Samamba]

Has de lie given a reason why he refuses to utilize the drops? Seems like an obvious way to improve on the flatter finishes

He uses the drops on flat finishes.

Just not on uphill sprints cause he can get put more power down that way.

 

[RedheadDane]

Has de lie given a reason why he refuses to utilize the drops? Seems like an obvious way to improve on the flatter finishes

Drops... two pedals... pfff... who needs that?

 

[Rob5091]

You can not keep a good man down, so he's back already -
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/memorial-frank-vandenbroucke/2023/startlist
Lotto must be so glad to have him as he's their best shot for being WT again. Just hope they don't burn him out. Spring and Autumn race, June and July on the beach sounds about right for him.

 

[proffate]

He uses the drops on flat finishes.

Just not on uphill sprints cause he can get put more power down that way.

That was a pretty flat finish. The last mile was 1% and he hit 34mph in his final sprint.

 

[yaco]

I am interested in how he goes in the flat sprints in Guangxi as there will be a decent field. His performance will give us a guide to what will be a suitable GT in 2024.

 

[Samamba]

You can not keep a good man down, so he's back already -
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/memorial-frank-vandenbroucke/2023/startlist
Lotto must be so glad to have him as he's their best shot for being WT again. Just hope they don't burn him out. Spring and Autumn race, June and July on the beach sounds about right for him.

He isn't even at 50 racedays. He had 2 months off lid season because of his injury.

If you want to look at a team that burns a talent out look at Cofidis with Zingle.

 

[Berniece]

He isn't even at 50 racedays. He had 2 months off lid season because of his injury.

I think Lotto is handling it perfectly for now. They haven't thrown him for the lions, let him ride races that give him experience while at the same time still a big chance to win it. Next year bigger races and a GT. Goes perfect to plan.

I'm still skittish on how good he'll actually become, but for now he's doing great.

 

[Valv.Piti]

This guy has by far my favorite palmarés on PCS. Absolutely hilarious, but he just had to win in Canada cause if not, it would be even more hilarious

 

[proffate]

I am interested in how he goes in the flat sprints in Guangxi as there will be a decent field. His performance will give us a guide to what will be a suitable GT in 2024.

Better sprint field than Renewi?

 

[Rob5091]

Acording to PCS at the moment there's only Milan, Mareczko and Kooij down as sprinters at Guangxi but things could well change before the start. De Lie was surprisingly close to Démare at Paris-Bourges but it's October so it all depends on form.

 

[Volderke]

Acording to PCS at the moment there's only Milan, Mareczko and Kooij down as sprinters at Guangxi but things could well change before the start. De Lie was surprisingly close to Démare at Paris-Bourges but it's October so it all depends on form.

He was close. This chain fell of and tubeless tire burst. Not sure if it made a difference for the end result.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1709948825870159963

View: https://twitter.com/Arkea_Samsic/status/1709948825870159963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1709948825870159963%7Ctwgr%5Eebbfb42b8c88a50b7f9361000aeae3df0c919fcf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hln.be%2Fwielrennen%2Fkijk-krachtpatser-de-lie-trapt-deze-keer-z-n-ketting-eraf-en-beukt-ei-zo-na-meeus-omver-demare-winta5a1c325%2F

 

[Rob5091]

Thanks for the video! I thought he slipped on the paint, but stopping the video his tyre went just before the paint and his chain too I suppose. Never a dull moment!

 

[Andre]

I can't believe De Lie didn't crash at the end. He should have won that sprint.

 

[tobydawq]

How does that even happen?

 

[Volderke]

How does that even happen?

I replayed it in slomo, and it looks like he slipped on the white paint with his back wheel, and the resulting correction (but also De Lie still tearing his bike into pieces with arms and legs at that moment) resulted in his front tire to come off, and him stopping pedalling (maybe even a bit of back-pedalling) causes his chain to go off.

 

[Rob5091]

I replayed it in slomo, and it looks like he slipped on the white paint with his back wheel, and the resulting correction (but also De Lie still tearing his bike into pieces with arms and legs at that moment) resulted in his front tire to come off, and him stopping pedalling (maybe even a bit of back-pedalling) causes his chain to go off.

I think you're about right there. One things for sure, when he sprints he gives it 100% but how he has not crashed is a minor miracle.

 

[Andre]

He is tearing up bikes. He may be the new phenom who forces manufacturers to reinforce the material on bikes; he is that strong!

 

[Rob5091]

He is tearing up bikes. He may be the new phenom who forces manufacturers to reinforce the material on bikes; he is that strong!

Ridley bikes need a "De Lie Version" - heavy duty!

 

[Rob5091]

A DNF at Paris-Tours for De Lie - anyone know why, crash, puncture, or did his bike just disentegrate under him this time?
He's still down for Guangxi and looking at the profiles, could win any of the 6 stages.

 

[Rob5091]

I see on Lotto's Twitter/X feed that,
Unfortunately, @Arnaud_De_Lie was forced to abandon the race due to punctures.