Teams & Riders Chris Froome Discussion Thread.

[Miss Violet Smith]

Just curious, and a serious question, but do these "exhibition" crits count as victories in riders' palmares?

Also curious to know: to what level are these exhibition races and crits pre-determined ? Are the podium placements agreed in advance? I understand that the idea is to give local riders maximum visibility during the races, so I expect there are some plans for that.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Also curious to know: to what level are these exhibition races and crits pre-determined ? Are the podium placements agreed in advance? I understand that the idea is to give local riders maximum visibility during the races, so I expect there are some plans for that.

Same level as WWE and Boxing. Fixed. Just a bit of out of season pocket money for the pro's, and a run out for the locals.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Just curious, and a serious question, but do these "exhibition" crits count as victories in riders' palmares?

No

 

[rallybanana]

Judging by the video of that rickshaw relay Sagan is already in retirement mode. Froome and Cavendish are still ultra-competitive.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1718201393616454080

View: https://twitter.com/opaisdociclismo/status/1718201393616454080

 

[VO2 Max]

Also curious to know: to what level are these exhibition races and crits pre-determined ? Are the podium placements agreed in advance? I understand that the idea is to give local riders maximum visibility during the races, so I expect there are some plans for that.

There are pictures of guys pulling on the brake levers as they throw the bike in sprint finishes.

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

Same level as WWE and Boxing. Fixed. Just a bit of out of season pocket money for the pro's, and a run out for the locals.

Thank you! I knew these races were for show and for the fans, but wasn't clear on how much of the placements were agreed beforehand or if anyone at all took them seriously.

 

[scribers]

No effing way I'm a passenger of a ricksaw with guys like Philipsen/Cav smashing the pedals.

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

There are pictures of guys pulling on the brake levers as they throw the bike in sprint finishes.

Wow, that's dedication in reverse!

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

No effing way I'm a passenger of a ricksaw with guys like Philipsen/Cav smashing the pedals.

Ciccone not looking too happy either, but I think he's just getting out.

https://64.media.tumblr.com/9420ec394d44e2a219cbf2e3876cd871/4f02dbfe912213a9-2a/s1280x1920/c53572eedc46dd3390f17b789620b353241e95b2.jpg

 

[Finn84]

If I was in a charge for criterium I wouldn't want any fixes. I would invite each WT and PT to sent two riders. No more, no less. This season, there are 36 teams, so 72 riders. And then go. Whether to go for a sprinter or puncheur, your choice.

 

[scribers]

If that's the case, no one would go to your crit. Especially not any headliners. To better meet your vision, you would be better off running for president of the UCI!

 

[Breh]

If I was in a charge for criterium I wouldn't want any fixes. I would invite each WT and PT to sent two riders. No more, no less. This season, there are 36 teams, so 72 riders. And then go. Whether to go for a sprinter or puncheur, your choice.

The organisers pay the big names big bucks to show up. Big names attract more paying customers.

Same goes for Cyclocross, the big names are paid big bucks to attend.

 

[will-10]

If I was in a charge for criterium I wouldn't want any fixes. I would invite each WT and PT to sent two riders. No more, no less. This season, there are 36 teams, so 72 riders. And then go. Whether to go for a sprinter or puncheur, your choice.

If there isn't a cheque attached to the invite they ain't getting back to you. It's not a race

 

[Unchained]

Well this explains the Froome to Astana to be Cav's mountain domestique rumour

Slightly disrespectful that these guys didn't let Sagan win..if you watch the finish Peter pulls off after the last corner and he is gassed..Froome does take a decent pull..

 

[Lequack]

He's soldiering on.

“I mean his frustrations are understandable but, yeah, that’s how it is. I’m contracted for another two years. I signed a five-year contract when I joined. I still feel like there’s more in the legs and I want to go out having given it my all. I’m not going to give up on it."

Chris Froome intent on seeing out contract with Israel-Premier Tech

Briton keen for Tour de France return and boost to stage race program

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[veganrob]

He's a fraud. Milking IPT for the last bit of his contract. His position one bike the latest lame excuse. Pro cyclist are obsessed with their fit. Talking about mm discrepancies. And now we have Chris Froome saying he found one of his old Sky bikes and found there was several cm difference to his current set up. . lmao. He is a joke.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

If that's the case, no one would go to your crit. Especially not any headliners. To better meet your vision, you would be better off running for president of the UCI!

Or buy a majority share in One Cycling.

 

[Salvarani]

Well this explains the Froome to Astana to be Cav's mountain domestique rumour

That would be a sight for sore eyes.

Froome infront of Cav... 10-15 minutes behind in a tough mountain stage. Just fighting to stay within the time limit.

"We made it another day, buddy" as they cross the finish line with just a few seconds left to spare.

 

[EddyMazzoleni]

That would be a sight for sore eyes.

Froome infront of Cav... 10-15 minutes behind in a tough mountain stage. Just fighting to stay within the time limit.

"We made it another day, buddy" as they cross the finish line with just a few seconds left to spare.

Considering Froome performance in the last years, the role could be reversed

 

[Savant12]

When Froome says he's riding the "World Tour", I think he means journeying the world to take part in social rides and crits.

 

[dazaau]

Number 5 is back on. Bike position must be costing him like 100w, even impacting his TT setup somehow I guess

Froome changes bike positions "by centimetres" after "oversight" caused errors

Chris Froome has said a recent comparison between his 2023 racing bike and one from his Sky/Ineos days revealed very significant errors in his set-up

www.stickybottle.com

 

[rallybanana]

I just read Alasdair Fotheringham's report on the Saitama Criterium here on CN. Sounds like it was a cracking race.

Spoiler

Pogacar claimed his umpteenth triumph of the 2023 season

 

[rallybanana]

When Froome says he's riding the "World Tour", I think he means journeying the world to take part in social rides and crits.

Leo van Vliet should bring back the Curaçao criterium. Froome needs more hard miles.

 

[buddy buddy buddy]

When Froome says he's riding the "World Tour", I think he means journeying the world to take part in social rides and crits.

he's on a world tour with muhammad my man

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P800UWoE9xs

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

I just read Alasdair Fotheringham's report on the Saitama Criterium here on CN. Sounds like it was a cracking race.

Spoiler

Pogacar claimed his umpteenth triumph of the 2023 season

According to the Eurosport commentator, the race was "a ristretto of the Tour de France". I... need to sit quietly in a corner and think about that one.

Did seem like a nice event to take one's family to.