Critérium du Dauphiné 2024, June 2 - 9

[CyclistAbi]

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/2024-criterium-du-dauphine-analysing-the-contenders/

 

[CyclistAbi]

So technically if Sepp chases Remco and Rogla uses Sepp wheel, that is still allowed?

 

[AmRacer]

So technically if Sepp chases Remco and Rogla uses Sepp wheel, that is still allowed?

Since Matteo is far away up to road, that's allowed.

 

[RedheadDane]

So technically if Sepp chases Remco and Rogla uses Sepp wheel, that is still allowed?

No. It's not allowed for Rogla to use Sepp's wheel.
We saw that in the 2015 Giro when Simon Clarke (Orica) gave a wheel to Richie Porte (Sky).
(I also don't think it would be allowed if it wasn't voluntary from Sepp's side.)

 

[Karl Merckx]

Remco's coach saying in today's HLN that Remco is far from being 100% (he's not as good as in Basque country for example), and he's not expecting him to win GC.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Remco's coach saying in today's HLN that Remco is far from being 100% (he's not as good as in Basque country for example), and he's not expecting him to win GC.

Bluff.

 

[AmRacer]

Remco's coach saying in today's HLN that Remco is far from being 100% (he's not as good as in Basque country for example), and he's not expecting him to win GC.

But he hadn't been at altitude camp before Basque Country.

 

[Karl Merckx]

But he hadn't been at altitude camp before Basque Country.

But he didn't have to stop training for 2 weeks because of an injury before Basque country.

 

[Berniece]

Remco's coach saying in today's HLN that Remco is far from being 100% (he's not as good as in Basque country for example), and he's not expecting him to win GC.

That would be disappointing, and I don’t see how he would close that gap by the time the TDF starts.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

However we don't really know how strong Remco was at Itzulia, so his current level might not be that bad.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Remco is not what people think he is when we talk about climbing.

 

[Karl Merckx]

That would be disappointing, and I don’t see how he would close that gap by the time the TDF starts.

Remco's coach is not worried, and he doesn't have to imo. No point at being in top shape now when your targets are the last 2 weeks of TDF and the olympics.

 

[AmRacer]

Remco's coach is not worried, and he doesn't have to imo. No point at being in top shape now when your targets are the last 2 weeks of TDF and the olympics.

TdF GC contenders don't try to be in shape for any race after TdF.

 

[Karl Merckx]

TdF GC contenders don't try to be in shape for any race after TdF.

you don't lose shape in a week when you intend to preserve it.

 

[AmRacer]

you don't lose shape in a week when you intend to preserve it.

I mean, a GT GC contender should be in top shape all three weeks.

 

[Didinho]

I was hoping he’s not 100% at the Dauphiné. Gaining the last %’s during the 8 stages and be in peak form when the Tour starts.
Dont know if he could hold his peak form from this Sunday untill the end of the Tour.
But also not sure you can get a lot better after the Dauphiné.

He will be good already I guess. Always came out flying after training camps. He’s had a good 20 days of training. Hope he can smash the TT and be a contender the last 3 stages.

 

[topcat]

I was hoping he’s not 100% at the Dauphiné. Gaining the last %’s during the 8 stages and be in peak form when the Tour starts.
Dont know if he could hold his peak form from this Sunday untill the end of the Tour.
But also not sure you can get a lot better after the Dauphiné.

He will be good already I guess. Always came out flying after training camps. He’s had a good 20 days of training. Hope he can smash the TT and be a contender the last 3 stages.

He'll smash it alright.

 

[topcat]

Remco is not what people think he is when we talk about climbing.

I think he's a great climber but you're saying he's Pantani. I know better than to argue with you.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Confirmed : Fausto Masnada is not selected by quickstep team, he will not be in this Daupine . For cycling it's a sad day ((((((

 

[Escarabajo]

Confirmed : Fausto Masnada is not selected by quickstep team, he will not be in this Daupine . For cycling it's a sad day ((((((

Maybe they want to keep him fresh for Le Tour!!!

 

[Valv.Piti]

@Valv.Piti did you give Lavenu an angry call and told him what's what?

Yes.

They can thank me later when Gall wins Suisse by 2 minutes.

 

[Sciatic]

That would be disappointing, and I don’t see how he would close that gap by the time the TDF starts.

He’s taking g the Nibali approach.

 

[tobydawq]

Yes.

They can thank me later when Gall wins Suisse by 2 minutes.

Skjelmose will be a bit miffed by your intervention.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

TdF GC contenders don't try to be in shape for any race after TdF.

So Pogacar isn't a TdF GC contender?

 

[AmRacer]

So Pogacar isn't a TdF GC contender?

Yes, he will try to be at his best all three weeks. What comes after TdF isn't on his mind.