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That is exactly what everyone here a saying even before P/N race happened so i don't know why you go on on some sort of crusade against everybody. Except, we HOPE something magical happens and he does even better. That's what fans do.
It would seem so, but then the man himself said he didn't have the legs. There are a few narratives here, I've seen several interviews and articles and they seem to contradict each other, although it's true that most have been translated from the original language and then I've translated them again so some nuance might be missing.
While it's possible that he's "done" there are plenty of other explanations still on the table, so it's not the first thing i would think of. Sagan was already well in decline last seasons while he was still at Bora. Roglic won the Giro last year and finished on the podium of the Vuelta.
But myself and different other persons already predicted this winter, after changing teams, that Roglic still would be strong, but that he would no longer reach the same level. He is also becoming older...
I don't know. One would think clothes and bike adaptation should be done a while back. Food? Bad rice cakes or wrong gels? He's not talking about the food app right (Shadowrider)?
I hope this is an excuse and they know the actual reason, because this doesn't make a lot of sense.
I could see how all these small changes, having to change patterns, remembering to do things differently, working together with other people (mechanics, soigneurs...) who don't know what you like/prefer, first time trying different brand nutrition maybe etc... all add up and become a nervous undertaking that sap energy without you noticing. Especially for a rider who is supposed to be somewhat of a perfectionist.
FFS this is so silly
But he's been working with them for a while now. Things like the bike for example. Hasn't he been riding on that bike for at least 3 months now?
Tbf all the riders that have left VLAB were domestiques so they might have a different role in other teams (and certainly different leaders and different ambitions), it's difficult to judge.
And again, no arguments.
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That is a correct analysis. But according to some it should not be made.
. Although that was mainly because he had to work hard for Vingegaard.As I wrote "who will win (a stage) a few more times". Is that too difficult for you to understand ? You claimed I wrote "not winning any races anymore". So a clear lie from you. Everyone can now clearly determine that.
Sure, but still a lot is new during the first actual race. DS in the car, teammates on the road, mechanic touching his bike every day... i'm not saying Roglic is an OCD kind of guy, but i could see how this could raise the stress levels, who knows even cut down your sleep by half an hour every day and impact the top-end performance. He basically grew up at Visma, was top dog for years, everybody knew him and how he liked things. He didn't have to tell Wout, Robert or Jan how he liked the pace, how close they needed to ride, etc. Now what seemed evident before, needs to be addressed.
He didn't work hard in front of Vingegaard. But he did work hard behind Vingegaard.
Like I said over the weekend, lack of FoodCoach. BORA doesn't have the same supplier of nutrients and supplements as Jumbo, so he cannot just copy + paste his intake and consumables (be it during the race or during breakfast). Lamberts is also talking out of his ass when trying to paint some imaginary picture about Roglic in March historically speaking. He didn't lose in 2021 because he wasn't 'top'. He lost because he committed suicide in the valley towards Levens after a mechanical/crash, having won 3 stages and a minute lead beforehand. This is pure spin.
(as mod) I am surprised that it appeared at first. The software sometimes sends posts for approval for technical reasons: I was happy to approve it when I saw it, so it is restored now.
His first major time donation came via the TTT. Incremental losses, as suffered by Remco were due to lack of response. He may have had "bad legs" but I seldom believe a rider suggesting he is suffering from weakness in a stage race. It's strategically a thing to lie about your form. You don't owe fans honesty until you've won or lost IMO and certainly don't provide information to opponents. The last stage he clearly wasn't going to contest and was relying on Vlasov. While he finished: he looked like he just cashed in and suffered through the cold to end the race. Nothing to contest and no need to waste energy.
Obviously this is not correct. Nearly all pro cyclocrossers go on altitude at least once during winter and they race mostly at sea level. Van Aert even does altitude in the middle of the classics season.
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