Teams & Riders Derek Gee is the new G

[James M]

good

i hope hes had a good winter, despite the deal being finalised late. i expect something similar to last year at first

Despite beeing without a scheduled made for him I recall reading he said he had a good winter and none of it disprupted him from beeing on the bike and log the whole winter without sickness etc.

I expect something simular aswell early on but I do wonder how much it impacts him having basically the entire second part of the season without the intensity from racing km in his legs, quite some time and to which extent the uncertain situation impacted the quality of training he had duo to proper rest in betwem. Wouldnt surprise me if he had to ease to some degree more into it atleast in UAE tour.

 

[Unchained]

Despite beeing without a scheduled made for him I recall reading he said he had a good winter and none of it disprupted him from beeing on the bike and log the whole winter without sickness etc.

I expect something simular aswell early on but I do wonder how much it impacts him having basically the entire second part of the season without the intensity from racing km in his legs, quite some time and to which extent the uncertain situation impacted the quality of training he had duo to proper rest in betwem. Wouldnt surprise me if he had to ease to some degree more into it atleast in UAE tour.

Gee is surrounded by some quality guys at Trek, many at the end of good pro careers.
Ayuso is a talent, Ciccone better than both in my opinion at 31.
Trek has a solid squad and Gee has real opportunities. Depending on how you look at it either UAE thought Isaac Del Toro is flying or getting some decent hard kilometers are beneficial. He had Strade as his start but now will come out 3 weeks earlier.
If Gee ends up racing UAE tour it's a great chance for him to show his early form.

 

[staubsauger]

hes there with verona, cicco, ayuso, kamna, skjelmose

What the heck is going on with Tao!?

 

[Netserk]

What the heck is going on with Tao!?

hes racing and up for provence

 

[CyclistAbi]

Just shows the depth Lidl-Trek now has as a team, replacement being of the same quality or even higher.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Look at the condition of Derek Gee, these guys need to watch themselves this week

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Look at the condition of Derek Gee, these guys need to watch themselves this week

He's going to leaf them all behind.

 

[Potomac]

He's going to leaf them all behind.

Let me get your coat.

 

[RedheadDane]

Let me get your coat.

I think stealing someone's coat for a bad pun is a bit much...

 

[CyclistAbi]

Did the leaf grow or did Derek shrink?

 

[Hugh Januss]

Look at the condition of Derek Gee, these guys need to watch themselves this week

Get that man some Poutine, quick.

 

[Unchained]

Get that man some Poutine, quick.

Is Trek sponsored by Ozempic?

 

[hayneplane]

Oof he almost looks 2 dimensional.

 

[jono]

How was this waif the first rider onto Arenberg that one time?

 

[Red Rick]

Is Trek sponsored by Ozempic?

He's eating too Lidl

 

[Unchained]

He's eating too Lidl

Last year I saw 2 pro riders changing clothes( don't ask) and it still keeps me up at night! I think Gee looks good, I hope he finds a rhythm with Trek, they have a few of my favorite riders that will likely retire after this season.
Maybe the kit color has a " slimming " effect on svelte Derek. I don't think he will ask anyone, doesn't this maple leaf make me look fat.. I am pulling for the guy.
A guy I like, Patrick Konrad , has zero business at the race. Max Walscheid again another old guy did have some shine in the middle east last year, got a 4th in stage 6 at UAE last year. I sort of see Trek setup for Milan even less sorta see a plan for Gee. Sort of a high profile training race.
I am wondering if Trek has the most over 30 riders on World Tour.

 

[Red Rick]

Last year I saw 2 pro riders changing clothes( don't ask) and it still keeps me up at night! I think Gee looks good, I hope he finds a rhythm with Trek, they have a few of my favorite riders that will likely retire after this season.
Maybe the kit color has a " slimming " effect on svelte Derek. I don't think he will ask anyone, doesn't this maple leaf make me look fat.. I am pulling for the guy.
A guy I like, Patrick Konrad , has zero business at the race. Max Walscheid again another old guy did have some shine in the middle east last year, got a 4th in stage 6 at UAE last year. I sort of see Trek setup for Milan even less sorta see a plan for Gee. Sort of a high profile training race.
I am wondering if Trek has the most over 30 riders on World Tour.

It's like how riders can look normal in their skinsuits and compared to each other. Like Roglic may even look big compared to smaller, purer climbers like Vingegaard, Mas or Hindley, then you see a picture posted of him in normal casual streetclothes and you're ready to send drones with food aid.

 

[Unchained]

It's like how riders can look normal in their skinsuits and compared to each other. Like Roglic may even look big compared to smaller, purer climbers like Vingegaard, Mas or Hindley, then you see a picture posted of him in normal casual streetclothes and you're ready to send drones with food aid.

Lots of good cycling sites including Cycling News have dabbled in rider weight and diet issues. Men look to be getting more of a free pass, female racers had a turbulent time over the years with huge flare up when Pauline Ferrand- Pre'vot had some public exchange about weight loss and control being part of her strategy, which ultimately was a winning plan.
In men's circles you hear guys say, I am tired of being hungry, recently retired riders get huge smile about eating non pro portions of food. If I go below @1900 calories a day, people are in danger... Lol