Critérium du Dauphiné 2024, June 2 - 9

[Lequack]

Rogla is back, good to see!

 

[Volderke]

I know plenty of people, myself included, who can maintain weight without riding a bike for 2 weeks.

It's clear Remco has to specifically work on his climbing weight: his 'natural' weight is probably 3-4kgs higher than his optimal climbing weight. He just hasn't got the body structure of a lean climber. He can climb, for sure, but he has to work hard to climb well. 2 weeks without a bike isn't doing any good for achieving that climbing weight. Naturally with racing and good training, he can shed 1-2 kg by the 1st of july, but he'll have to keep an eye on it.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Rogla's kid gets the stuffed lion, I want one too!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Gregoire seems all right, all smiles on the podium. Good!

 

[tobydawq]

Rogla's kid gets the stuffed lion, I want one too!

Easy, just become the child of a famous cyclist.

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Remco " 2 weeks ago I couldnt push the numbers I did today " also says he has lots of time to improve and no need to panic

 

[RedheadDane]

Rogla's kid gets the stuffed lion, I want one too!

Pretty sure Roglic's kids has a room of stuffed lions!

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Both Remco and Roglic have problems with a shoulder

These 2 are like twins

 

[Oldermanish]

It's clear Remco has to specifically work on his climbing weight: his 'natural' weight is probably 3-4kgs higher than his optimal climbing weight. He just hasn't got the body structure of a lean climber. He can climb, for sure, but he has to work hard to climb well. 2 weeks without a bike isn't doing any good for achieving that climbing weight. Naturally with racing and good training, he can shed 1-2 kg by the 1st of july, but he'll have to keep an eye on it.

He's also coming back from non-racing recovery. His TT was spot on but climbing at 9% under pressure is hard to prepare for when others are setting pace. He'll improve but enough with the weight stuff. He could barely get out of the saddle.

 

[movingtarget]

Good win by Roglic. Strong ride by Vlasov. Bora are looking pretty good for the Tour. Gaudu not so Gaudu. The break fell apart pretty quickly on the final climb.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Remco " 2 weeks ago I couldnt push the numbers I did today " also says he has lots of time to improve and no need to panic

He will lose the Tour on Galibier. It is obvious IMHO!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Easy, just become the child of a famous cyclist.

Do you know if anyone is looking to adopt?

 

[Oldermanish]

Gregoire seems all right, all smiles on the podium. Good!

His aggression helped setup Bora's final strategy, too. Not intentionally but Ineos put in most of the work to keep it close...only to give it to Claudio and that other guy.

 

[shalgo]

The Legend of GC Gee lives on for another day!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I always pull for the guy coming in last, I know the feeling.

 

[tobydawq]

Do you know if anyone is looking to adopt?

Pogi can't even have a cat because of his travels so probably not him.

 

[Berniece]

Evenepoel was clearly sandbagging at the start of this Dauphine

 

[Salvarani]

Landa wanst super at the end..but I dont know how much afected to be stopped and lose his GC options and to win the stage.

If this is his level he has to help Remco, but to acelerate and stop take its toll.

Yeah, it is sad to see such a great rider like Landa having to do this. He could podium this race and now having to sacrifice himself instead, for what? Sad day for Landa and cycling fans

 

[Andre]

Not bad at all for Remco. He is riding into a better form. He will probably lose 3 pounds for the Tour. TT is still even getting stronger. He has much more experience now timing his efforts. I believe he is right on schedule for the Tour. Roglic on the other hand at full strength barely could pass his team leader Vlasov. If Roglic would have led the way for Vlasov, the Russian would have taken more time. Free Vlasov!

 

[tobydawq]

Yeah, it is sad to see such a great rider like Landa having to do this. He could podium this race and now having to sacrifice himself instead, for what? Sad day for Landa and cycling fans

Could he?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Yeah, it is sad to see such a great rider like Landa having to do this. He could podium this race and now having to sacrifice himself instead, for what? Sad day for Landa and cycling fans

Yeah, he's the GHOST (greatest hostage of Samu's time).

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Not bad at all for Remco. He is riding into a better form. He will probably lose 3 pounds for the Tour. TT is still even getting stronger. He has much more experience now timing his efforts. I believe he is right on schedule for the Tour. Roglic on the other hand at full strength barely could pass his team leader Vlasov. If Roglic would have led the way for Vlasov, the Russian would have taken more time. Free Vlasov!

3lbs ? more like 5lbs

Needs to get on the Chris Froome diet

 

[Rollthedice]

Remco needs to cut the fries with mayo and double the ketone intake.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Yeah, it is sad to see such a great rider like Landa having to do this. He could podium this race and now having to sacrifice himself instead, for what? Sad day for Landa and cycling fans

Better now than at the Tour...

 

[tobydawq]

Yeah, he's the GHOST (greatest hostage of all time).

That doesn't really work...