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Not just that - even when racing in the peloton, he somehow always seems to be ”one head” lower that anyone else. In the span of 3 weeks, that’s got to amount to something…I do feel that his great flexibility contributes for him to be a great time trialist.
Great news! And I really hope it stays that way.Some news are circulating in the local media. Apparently, based on the info from JV, all are healthy this year at altitude training camp. In regards to Roglič and his knee issue. No problems anymore and he is back at 100% training.
And I really hope it stays that way.
I still believe, it just has to happen. I didn't believe he could win olympics last year and we all know what happened. I've never been so happy for a sportsman in my life and I don't think I will be again.I hope so, too. But I don‘t believe it.
Everytime I cheer for a rider, something disappointing happens.
I hoped Primoz would win the Tour. Doesn‘t matter when - he just should win it, once.
Then came Pogacar. Then Primoz’ bike handling skills started to get worse. Then Primoz‘ health became a problem. So I, sadly, had to give up my dream of seeing Primoz as a Tour winner in Paris.
It‘s the same with Biniam. I was so happy: he won Wevelgem. Then he beat MVDP to win a Giro stage. Then, this cork accident happens, and the dream is over, because he maybe will have permanent damage to his eye.
Primoz and Bini stay my favourite riders. But it‘s the „What if…?“…
So how is Primoz doing? Will he be ready to slay the Baby-faced Monster in July?
Chill. Enjoy the wins he wins. Perhaps he never wins the Tour, but do not let that get in the way of enjoying an illustrious career and story unfold.I hope so, too. But I don‘t believe it.
Everytime I cheer for a rider, something disappointing happens.
I hoped Primoz would win the Tour. Doesn‘t matter when - he just should win it, once.
Then came Pogacar. Then Primoz’ bike handling skills started to get worse. Then Primoz‘ health became a problem. So I, sadly, had to give up my dream of seeing Primoz as a Tour winner in Paris.
It‘s the same with Biniam. I was so happy: he won Wevelgem. Then he beat MVDP to win a Giro stage. Then, this cork accident happens, and the dream is over, because he maybe will have permanent damage to his eye.
Primoz and Bini stay my favourite riders. But it‘s the „What if…?“…
Chill. Enjoy the wins he wins. Perhaps he never wins the Tour, but do not let that get in the way of enjoying an illustrious career and story unfold.
My first big sports hero, Andy Roddick, never won Wimbledon. He lost 3 finals to Roger Federer, including the longest 5th set of all time. And the thing I admire the most about it is the way he moved on from that. He acknowledges it or he pokes fun at it, even if I'm sure it was crushing at the time. I sense the same with Rogla.
That press conference directly led to him later marrying his swimsuit model wife. Stuff of legends.Yeah, I remember that funny PC after he was crushed when Fed had one of his best ever performances (AO 2007 semi).
Still, the game is on and Pog&Rog are definitely more evenly matched than Rod&Fed.
I hope so, too. But I don‘t believe it.
Everytime I cheer for a rider, something disappointing happens.
I hoped Primoz would win the Tour. Doesn‘t matter when - he just should win it, once.
Then came Pogacar. Then Primoz’ bike handling skills started to get worse. Then Primoz‘ health became a problem. So I, sadly, had to give up my dream of seeing Primoz as a Tour winner in Paris.
It‘s the same with Biniam. I was so happy: he won Wevelgem. Then he beat MVDP to win a Giro stage. Then, this cork accident happens, and the dream is over, because he maybe will have permanent damage to his eye.
Primoz and Bini stay my favourite riders. But it‘s the „What if…?“…
I've got goosebumps watching this.
Team Jumbo-Visma will have a strong team at the start. "We'll look at it from day to day", sports director Grischa Niermann says. "We think the riders will be okay after a first altitude training and then we want to show ourselves. But winning this Dauphiné is not a goal in itself. It is good preparation for the Tour, which remains our main goal. After the Dauphiné, we'll go on altitude training, but it is also important to race in the preparation period and then this race comes at the perfect moment."