Carlos Betancur discussion thread

[Popchu]

Racing in the Omloop today. I think I saw him still at the back of the bunch at 65k to go, so at least he's doing an effort.

EDIT: 33k to go, still in the race!
EDIT2: Finished the race, good job.

 

[Popchu]

He was not impressive so far, but his results in Itzulia are pretty good!

 

[Escarabajo]

We'll truly know tomorrow!

 

[Serpentin]

He should try to do some damage on Izua. No need to wait for Arrate.

 

[Popchu]

Victory!

To be honest: very weak field. But a win is always nice.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

MELTDOWN!!!

 

[fauniera]

Bad timing, everyone is distracted by this dusty race in France.

 

[Salvarani]

Nice win

 

[Ruudz0r]

Looking slim as f...!

 

[Gigs_98]

So are we back to he is gonna win the giro?

 

[Saint Unix]

Can't wait to see Bananito create art up Mur de Huy again.

 

[HelloDolly]

Re:

Can't wait to see Bananito create art up Mur de Huy again.

Hope he doesnt attack too soon

 

[RedheadDane]

What happened to this guy? Once we thought he'd be a contender in the GC's, now we get excited if he wins a race with 62 starters...

 

[Koronin]

Re: Re:

Can't wait to see Bananito create art up Mur de Huy again.

Hope he doesnt attack too soon

LOL, if he's riding the Ardennes he'll be there in support of Valverde. However, sending him out in the a break would be a very smart move on Movistar's part.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

Re:

What happened to this guy? Once we thought he'd be a contender in the GC's, now we get excited if he wins a race with 62 starters...

He brought the forum to its knees this afternoon.

 

[Escarabajo]

The Giro is next!
I knew he was soft pedaling in Itzulia for something!

 

[Pantani_lives]

Re:

The Giro is next!
I knew he was soft pedaling in Itzulia for something!

Bernal and S. Yates can forget about it now.

 

[42x16ss]

So are we back to he is gonna win the giro?

If Betancur really does get back to race weight everyone's racing for second for the rest of the season

 

[Valv.Piti]

Seriously tho, Betancur has the ability to support Valverde well in the Ardennes. Much like Valverde, Betancur's most natural ability is his ability in hard, hilly terrain, so I expect him to get selected at least for Amstel and then see what he is able to do. He was also pretty good on the easier stages in Itzulia. Lets say he does well in the Ardennes, well, then lets pick him for the Giro as well if his health is good and he isn't completely done after racing against time in late April.

 

[Tim Booth]

Carlos Alberto Betancur Gómez (Movistar) is back.
The Colombian cyclist aims for the Vuelta a España.
interview at
https://www.esciclismo.com/actualidad/carretera/50968.html

 

[Escarabajo]

Carlos Alberto Betancur Gómez (Movistar) is back.
The Colombian cyclist aims for the Vuelta a España.
interview at
https://www.esciclismo.com/actualidad/carretera/50968.html

What happened to him in 2017 was a pity.

I think it would work out if they take him to the Giro. But I don't think he is listed for the selection.

 

[Gigs_98]

Carlos Alberto Betancur Gómez (Movistar) is back.
The Colombian cyclist aims for the Vuelta a España.
interview at
https://www.esciclismo.com/actualidad/carretera/50968.html

What happened to him in 2017 was a pity.

I think it would work out if they take him to the Giro. But I don't think he is listed for the selection.

Easy to forget that although he was overhyped so often there was actually one case where he seemed to be in genuinely good shape, but he crashed out of the race.

 

[Popchu]

Time to crack a top 10 today in Liège? It's a long shot, he's not near the best 10 riders in this race, but with this weather conditions, there is a small chance.

Whatever his result is today, I like his racing schedule he announced in the interview earlier posted this month. After the Ardennes going to Romandie, then altitude training before Dauphiné, to build up towards the Vuelta. I really hope they don't send him to the Giro.

 

[Ruudz0r]

He is looking good, near the front of the peloton for a while now! Vamos

 

[Popchu]

Great ride today. First top 20 in a monument since Liege 2013, for what it's worth.

He really should grab a WorldTour victory this year. Hopefully in Romandie!