Esteban Chaves Discussion Thread

[TomasC]

He will not ride the Vuelta.
This article says he's been battling unspecified viral infection since the Giro.
https://www.pulzo.com/deportes/equipo-mitchelton-deja-esteban-chaves-vuelta-espana-PP533683

Edit: It also says that he keeps training and, for now, he has not been pulled from other races of the 2nd part of the season.
All that according to his father.

 

[yaco]

Think Chaves is currently training in the Basque area of Spain - DNP Old may know more.

 

[Escarabajo]

Thanks.

That's strange.

 

[hfer07]

When is Chavito's contract due?
gotta say this entire year has become a nightmare for him, as expectations were high for Il Giro, but with that "bug" it seems like very, very concerning health issue it seems I was hoping to see him riding la Vuelta in a type of redemption way, but by the way it looks, he might be looking to ride Lombardia at best & shut it down all together for the next year...? damn it!!!

 

[movingtarget]

When is Chavito's contract due?
gotta say this entire year has become a nightmare for him, as expectations were high for Il Giro, but with that "bug" it seems like very, very concerning health issue it seems I was hoping to see him riding la Vuelta in a type of redemption way, but by the way it looks, he might be looking to ride Lombardia at best & shut it down all together for the next year...? damn it!!!

After his two podiums in 2016 in the Giro and Vuelta he seemed to be on an upward trajectory but it hasn't happened in the past 18 months for a variety of reasons re injuries and illness. Now that Michelton have extended the contracts for the Yates bros I wonder how long they will give Chaves to get back to a good level. Obviously he has good relations with the team.

 

[jaylew]

I think they'll give him a bit more time to get things sorted. You don't easily give up on a young-ish guy with 2 GT podiums and a monument win too quickly. And he did win both a stage race and a Giro stage this year so he hasn't completely fallen apart. That said, at some point they won't be able to pay him like a top rider unless he can figure things out. On another note, I saw they just brought his younger brother on as a stagiaire.

 

[yaco]

Chaves is contracted for 2019 - He will stay for the team indefinitely, though it could be in a different role with different expectations.

 

[Escarabajo]

Mononucleosis. He had surgery. Hope that he gets well soon. I think he is done for the season.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chaves-to-miss-vuelta-a-espana-after-being-diagnosed-with-mononucleosis/

 

[Tim Booth]

Re:

Mononucleosis. He had surgery. Hope that he gets well soon. I think he is done for the season.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chaves-to-miss-vuelta-a-espana-after-being-diagnosed-with-mononucleosis/

Seems to be on the way to returning to the peloton. Hopes to be at the Tour of Colombia (with the National team if Mitchelton Scott don't go) and the Giro.
http://www.federacioncolombianadeciclismo.com/ruta/me-gustaria-que-el-mitchelton-viniera-o-estar-con-la-seleccion-en-el-tour-colombia-esteban-chaves/

 

[yaco]

Take it to the bank that Chaves is riding in Colombia in February - My understanding is he will ride the Giro, though he is GC target will be the Vuelta - An important year for Chaves as it will determine his GC credentials with MS beyond 2019.

 

[Tim Booth]

Esteban Chaves confirms his return to racing is scheduled to be at the Vuelta a Valencia in Spain in February 2019 following what will be an eight-month hiatus due to Epstein Barr Virus.
https://www.greenedgecycling.com/news/a-race-of-life-details-of-gran-fondo-esteban-chaves-released-as-colombian-announces-return-to-racing

 

[yaco]

Looks like the Colombian Tour has fallen through for Chaves

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

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Looks like the Colombian Tour has fallen through for Chaves

Hope you didn't take it to the bank.

 

[Tim Booth]

theoretically still possible
06 Feb-10 Feb 2019 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
12 Feb-17 Feb 2019 Colombia 2.1

 

[yaco]

theoretically still possible
06 Feb-10 Feb 2019 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
12 Feb-17 Feb 2019 Colombia 2.1

My understanding was always that if Chaves ride Colombia it will be for a local/national team.

 

[Escarabajo]

Just to be riding is a triumph.
He hopes to be in the Giro but he has no clue what his future is. He is living and riding by the day.

https://www.revistamundociclistico.com/2019/esteban-chaves-en-el-camino-de-la-recuperacion-estar-corriendo-ya-es-un-triunfo-despues-de-lo-que-he-pasado/

 

[yaco]

Chaves seems to be going OK, though he's a hard one to judge because he suddenly HITS form - Think the Vuelta is a more realistic goal and I wouldn't send him to the Giro unless he's 100%.

 

[dirkprovin]

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Chaves seems to be going OK, though he's a hard one to judge because he suddenly HITS form - Think the Vuelta is a more realistic goal and I wouldn't send him to the Giro unless he's 100%.

Agree that the Vuelta looks likely to be his priority race for the year; albeit he would be riding as B option to SY who will, barring illness/injury, be looking to defend his title. As for the Giro, he's a maybe but it will be with the understanding that he will riding in support of SY although if he does hit some form they may allow him to go up the road to chase stages if the opportunity presents itself as well as provide somewhat of a decoy.

Its been tricky to get a read on him so far this year. On the plus side, he has certainly put in some big digs on the front of the pack in service of Haig, Trentin & AY and has put in a few distinctly presentable ITTs but we haven't seen this sustained throughout an entire one-week race. Methinks MS are prepared to take a measured approach with his return with deliberately lowered expectations of results.

 

[tobydawq]

Re: Re:

Chaves seems to be going OK, though he's a hard one to judge because he suddenly HITS form - Think the Vuelta is a more realistic goal and I wouldn't send him to the Giro unless he's 100%.

Agree that the Vuelta looks likely to be his priority race for the year; albeit he would be riding as B option to SY who will, barring illness/injury, be looking to defend his title. As for the Giro, he's a maybe but it will be with the understanding that he will riding in support of SY although if he does hit some form they may allow him to go up the road to chase stages if the opportunity presents itself as well as provide somewhat of a decoy.

Its been tricky to get a read on him so far this year. On the plus side, he has certainly put in some big digs on the front of the pack in service of Haig, Trentin & AY and has put in a few distinctly presentable ITTs but we haven't seen this sustained throughout an entire one-week race. Methinks MS are prepared to take a measured approach with his return with deliberately lowered expectations of results.

Brian Nygaard (former employee of the team) has told during his commentating that they say he rides at the watts he should be able to but he is about 5 kgs overweight. That might explain his somewhat poor climbing performances relative to his relatively good rouleur exploits.

 

[Poursuivant]

Re: Re:

Chaves seems to be going OK, though he's a hard one to judge because he suddenly HITS form - Think the Vuelta is a more realistic goal and I wouldn't send him to the Giro unless he's 100%.

Agree that the Vuelta looks likely to be his priority race for the year; albeit he would be riding as B option to SY who will, barring illness/injury, be looking to defend his title. As for the Giro, he's a maybe but it will be with the understanding that he will riding in support of SY although if he does hit some form they may allow him to go up the road to chase stages if the opportunity presents itself as well as provide somewhat of a decoy.

Its been tricky to get a read on him so far this year. On the plus side, he has certainly put in some big digs on the front of the pack in service of Haig, Trentin & AY and has put in a few distinctly presentable ITTs but we haven't seen this sustained throughout an entire one-week race. Methinks MS are prepared to take a measured approach with his return with deliberately lowered expectations of results.

Brian Nygaard (former employee of the team) has told during his commentating that they say he rides at the watts he should be able to but he is about 5 kgs overweight. That might explain his somewhat poor climbing performances relative to his relatively good rouleur exploits.

That sounds promising. Hope he can get back to the top.

 

[Tim Booth]

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Just to be riding is a triumph.
He hopes to be in the Giro but he has no clue what his future is. He is living and riding by the day.

https://www.revistamundociclistico.com/2019/esteban-chaves-en-el-camino-de-la-recuperacion-estar-corriendo-ya-es-un-triunfo-despues-de-lo-que-he-pasado/

Mitchelton-SCOTT confirms the next race for Colombian Esteban Chaves will be the 2019 Giro d’Italia. "our clear leader for the Giro is Simon Yates and Esteban will be doing whatever he can to aid Simon and our goal of winning the Giro."
https://www.greenedgecycling.com/news/chaves-confirmed-to-support-simon-yates-at-giro-d-italia-following-successful-return-to-racing-in-2019

 

[sir fly]

Pity he hasn't reacted quick enough.

 

[yaco]

I'd be very surprised if any team is interested in Esteban as a GC contender - His best option is to stay at MS and continue his slow build up in the next eighteen months.

 

[SHAD0W93]

He should go to the Vuelta as support and go for stages to see how it goes and build confidence.

 

[Escarabajo]

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I'd be very surprised if any team is interested in Esteban as a GC contender - His best option is to stay at MS and continue his slow build up in the next eighteen months.

His build up looks to be going OK. His salary is going to plummet. But he would be better off staying at MS, I agree.