I actually think it looks a bit like Almeida. Seriously. It also fits his way of climbing.You gotta admit that the tortoise DOES look like him.
I actually think it looks a bit like Almeida. Seriously. It also fits his way of climbing.You gotta admit that the tortoise DOES look like him.
Enjoy it while it lasts!It hurts that small country with "no cycling heritage" produces 2 guys that kick ass all Belgium guys year after year. You are so salty that it's already pathetic.
I actually think it looks a bit like Almeida. Seriously. It also fits his way of climbing.
Based on the nose and eyes, Almeida imho.It also looks like Gaudu, who of course climbed in a similar fashion during the Tour.
Not just salty but butthurt too. Interesting and pathetic.Enjoy it while it lasts!![]()
Been bending over in the locker room shower now have we?Not just salty but butthurt too. Interesting and pathetic.
Talking about yourself again?Been bending over in the locker room shower now have we?![]()
You can stop now.O contraire mon frere!![]()
I would guess, crash was so quick and hard it took him totaly by surprise and maybe also hit his head (slight concussion).![]()
Addy Engels: "Primoz Roglic was gisteren bijna niet aanspreekbaar"
Jumbo-Visma moet herbronnen in de Vuelta a España na de opgave van zijn klassementskopman Primož Roglič. De grote uitdager van rodetruidrager Remco Evenepoel kwam dinsdag in de finale van de zestiende etappe hard ten val en is te gehavend om zijn weg te vervolgen. Ploegleider Addy Engels spreekt...www.wielerflits.nl
Addy Engels saying Roglic was barely speaking initially yesterday. I don't think it was close between starting and not starting today.
There were no fractures or no concussion, but it was a massive hit anyway and the body and mind must have had enough.
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Addy Engels: "Primoz Roglic was gisteren bijna niet aanspreekbaar"
Jumbo-Visma moet herbronnen in de Vuelta a España na de opgave van zijn klassementskopman Primož Roglič. De grote uitdager van rodetruidrager Remco Evenepoel kwam dinsdag in de finale van de zestiende etappe hard ten val en is te gehavend om zijn weg te vervolgen. Ploegleider Addy Engels spreekt...www.wielerflits.nl
Addy Engels saying Roglic was barely speaking initially yesterday. I don't think it was close between starting and not starting today.
There were no fractures or no concussion, but it was a massive hit anyway and the body and mind must have had enough.
Just as a well spent day is followed by a good night's sleep, so a good life lived is accompanied by a pleasant death.Yeah I think he's done riding around injured & in pain. Been there, done that. Based on the comments by his physiotherapist (the fact he advised against riding this Vuelta to begin with & also criticized the team for their handling of his previous injuries this season), the Vuelta was over as soon as he hit the deck like that.
I openly admit as a massive fan of this rider (& the man himself) I've been spoilt. He's got this reputation as a guy who never quits & always comes back, so it's too easy for us fans to just sit here & believe he's invincible with eternal 'bounce back' powers. But man, to go from the problems in the TdF to finding some form here in the Vuelta again (at least to the extent where he was putting up a real fight) to this? It's way worse than La Planche des Belles Filles.
That final 3km was like a microcosm of his career. But whatever the outcome was (for all intents & purposes a freak accident), it was still freaking glorious. And totally Rogla. Even the horrible ending.
He looked pretty stunned...glasses askew, and that stare on the side of the road looked like he was in shock. Really like Roglic, but sorry to see his bike handling is taking a toll on him. Sometimes we just have to enjoy what these guys give, and take the good with the bad...its tough since i like his attitude, but wow he crashes a lot. And i'm also glad that no one else crashed. I was really looking forward to him taking some time back day by day.![]()
Addy Engels: "Primoz Roglic was gisteren bijna niet aanspreekbaar"
Jumbo-Visma moet herbronnen in de Vuelta a España na de opgave van zijn klassementskopman Primož Roglič. De grote uitdager van rodetruidrager Remco Evenepoel kwam dinsdag in de finale van de zestiende etappe hard ten val en is te gehavend om zijn weg te vervolgen. Ploegleider Addy Engels spreekt...www.wielerflits.nl
Addy Engels saying Roglic was barely speaking initially yesterday. I don't think it was close between starting and not starting today.
There were no fractures or no concussion, but it was a massive hit anyway and the body and mind must have had enough.
But he didn't really crash a lot this year. Two times which is not a huge number. Problem is, if he crashes, he CRASHES.He looked pretty stunned...glasses askew, and that stare on the side of the road looked like he was in shock. Really like Roglic, but sorry to see his bike handling is taking a toll on him. Sometimes we just have to enjoy what these guys give, and take the good with the bad...its tough since i like his attitude, but wow he crashes a lot. And i'm also glad that no one else crashed. I was really looking forward to him taking some time back day by day.
Hard to focus when you do that to yourself. He won't know how bad it feels until tomorrow....and the next week.Engels from JV said Roglič didn't get any broken bones or head trauma. But he got many wounds and bruises, no sleep and whole body in pain today. He was also in very bad mood yesterday after the crash. They also confirmed no one caused the accident, it was Roglič himself.
No plans for his return yet.
if you go by number of crashes, ok, he didn't crash a lot, but they are large enough to have an effect..i really like roglic...read that again, i really like roglic, but his bike handling skills possibly need work....crashing out of major tours is unfortunate..especially since he is capable of winning races....but this is just another example of what i have said...we need to enjoy the good things while we can...these guys are gone fast, roglic is a special one..love his attitude, and level of fitness, but wow he crashes a lot. i'm glad no one else crashed with him this time since it was his fault....and i am big roglic fan. facts are facts. i hope he will heal well. in life that is the main thing that there are no lingering effects.But he didn't really crash a lot this year. Two times which is not a huge number. Problem is, if he crashes, he CRASHES.
I don't think he has time to work on his handling or positioning. That takes years and he doesn't have that luxury any more. Plus you probably don't really learn it "at will". Part is your natural ability and part is years of experience from racing as a kid, youngster and so on. And he didn't have that.if you go by number of crashes, ok, he didn't crash a lot, but they are large enough to have an effect..i really like roglic...read that again, i really like roglic, but his bike handling skills possibly need work....crashing out of major tours is unfortunate..especially since he is capable of winning races....but this is just another example of what i have said...we need to enjoy the good things while we can...these guys are gone fast, roglic is a special one..love his attitude, and level of fitness, but wow he crashes a lot. i'm glad no one else crashed with him this time since it was his fault....and i am big roglic fan. facts are facts. i hope he will heal well. in life that is the main thing that there are no lingering effects.
I just hope it's nothing serious and that he'll recover quickly. Mentally and physically. Come back stronger champ!
It'll be interesting to see what he'll decide. To rest and end the season or maybe ride Il Lombardia.
It is what it is. We need to enjoy in what we get as you say. To be a fan of Roglič is pretty brutal.
He isn't a bad bike handler. This is nonsense. He is simply accident prone, with terrible luck, that's all. He is a fine descender, the indication as to whether or not one knows how to handle a bicycle well. He just needs Lady Luck to get on his side.