Teams & Riders Cian Uijtdebroeks - From the wetlands to the top of cycling

[Red Rick]

How many ways are there even to misspell Otterbooks?

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Well done, the nut is cracked already

Plapp, Lipowitz, Arensmans, Bardet... His supposed direct competitors have been reduced by nearly half already.

 

[Berniece]

Plapp, Lipowitz, Arensmans, Bardet... His supposed direct competitors have been reduced by nearly half already.

Still enough riders in contention though

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Still enough riders in contention though

Sure, it's still 3 weeks as well, tables could turn a dozen times. But today was a stage you would expect Uijtdebroeks to struggle more compared to some rivals, while he did a good job.

 

[Berniece]

Wasn’t much to say after the race. Was a bit too far when Pogacar exploded, but he’s not that punchy anyway so he’s happy with the result. Form is good.

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[Wvv]

Good start of his Giro. If he keeps climbing like this, the TT kms won't keep him out of the GC top 5.

 

[Berniece]

Good start of his Giro. If he keeps climbing like this, the TT kms won't keep him out of the GC top 5.

Also looked like one of the stronger ones today, and this isn’t even his type of climb

 

[saunaking]

Not a fan of Chad (yet?? ??) but gotta admit his interview was very nice, I liked his innocent joyfulness

 

[velaso montador]

What are ppl stocks on this guy vs Del Toro in 5 years time? Who will be best in GT and best overall rider?

Seems like not only a talented guy but also a down to earth guy with head on the right place/mature atleast from his age.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

What are ppl stocks on this guy vs Del Toro in 5 years time? Who will be best in GT and best overall rider?

Seems like not only a talented guy but also a down to earth guy with head on the right place/mature atleast from his age.

And a graduation with honours from Professor Lorena Wiebes' school of contract law.

 

[velaso montador]

And a graduation with honours from Professor Lorena Wiebes' school of contract law.

impressive with his career in cycling. I would hire him to work as a corporate lawyer and structure multiple businesses just cause i like cycling and therefore naturally him

 

[velaso montador]

And a graduation with honours from Professor Lorena Wiebes' school of contract law.

But what stocks are better him or Del Toro you think in 5 years time? Only guesswork obviously but can be a fun thing to see in a few years nevertheless.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

But what stocks are better him or Del Toro you think in 5 years time? Only guesswork obviously but can be a fun thing to see in a few years nevertheless.

Del Toro is clearly much zappier than Uijtdebroeks, who is a diesel. Del Toro will have an easier time winning stages and one week stage races. But Del Toro has not raced a GT yet. If he does that with succes as well, than i'd go with Del Toro. But Uijtdebroeks has proven to be very consistent in stage races and has already finished a GT in the top 10. So imho, it's too early to tell, you'll at least have to wait until the Vuelta to make an assessment.

 

[AmRacer]

But what stocks are better him or Del Toro you think in 5 years time? Only guesswork obviously but can be a fun thing to see in a few years nevertheless.

Cian vs Del Toro vs Lipowitz

 

[staubsauger]

Has Uijtdebroeks borrowed Nibali's vodoo skills?

Van Art, Bouwman, Kooij, Valter...

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Has Uijtdebroeks borrowed Nibali's vodoo skills?

Van Art, Bouwman, Kooij, Valter...

I mean, Nibali didn‘t use it on his teammates…

 

[staubsauger]

I mean, Nibali didn‘t use it on his teammates…

Pellizotti? 😄

 

[Unchained]

Del Toro is clearly much zappier than Uijtdebroeks, who is a diesel. Del Toro will have an easier time winning stages and one week stage races. But Del Toro has not raced a GT yet. If he does that with succes as well, than i'd go with Del Toro. But Uijtdebroeks has proven to be very consistent in stage races and has already finished a GT in the top 10. So imho, it's too early to tell, you'll at least have to wait until the Vuelta to make an assessment.

Anything Del Toro experienced as 16-19 years old was never 3 weeks and daily ask was seldom 150-200 kilometers. Racing dynamics were not ever 8-12 people that could hurt or destroy you.
Cian is pretty smooth, so far is non emotional and doesn't make stupid moves chasing down riders who are the equivalent of blowing paper in the wind.
Del Toro is being subjected to a social media minefield with daily chatter about expectations from on high to grassroots, suddenly being elected to shoulder Spanish speaking riders. Greg LeMond, Lance Armstrong, Contador, Johan, and others chiming in is unnecessary pressure. Uijt has kept his head down since his transfer and for many strokes of other's bad luck has people peeking at Remco,Wout and Van der Poel and some of the spotlight is off him.
Del Toro is wearing the shoes of Raul Acala and there has not been anyone since. Measurable percentage of US bike racers and fans are following Isaac because they go for a Spanish speaking rider.
I think both guys look good.. Real opportunity for Cian w heavies on his team crashing. Del Toro is not getting much from Marc Hirschi possible transfer and Jay Vine broken. And Del Toro stage race win counts, but so does UAE having 3 different riders winning 3 different stages in a race that's less than a week long. Not like Del Toro was under much pressure.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I mean, Nibali didn‘t use it on his teammates…

Why do you think he moved to Visma? Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Why do you think he moved to Visma? Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.

But if his teammates catch onto it, they might start a WhatsApp group!!!

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Why do you think he moved to Visma? Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.

 

[staubsauger]

There was Perez Cuapio @Unchained !

 

[CyclistAbi]

Road well with his former team today. I guess the game is on, between Bora and Lisa, looking forward to that.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Cian vs Del Toro vs Lipowitz

Lipowitz is 3 years older.

 

[Didinho]

He’s focusing on the last week. Did climb really good yesterday, if he can keep this up I see him finishing on the podium. Worked hard on his TT (but expect to see results in 1-2y for optimal position). And in a GT it’s more about condition/recuperation after several days so hopefully he doesn’t lose that much time this Giro.