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[jmdirt]

I genuinely hate to be the "bag on the new kit" guy, but...

...that's awful. Especially with Bora starting off with such a great, unique, original kit.

Just...one of the worst I've seen. It makes zero sense.

You don't think that the new one is unique?

 

[zlev11]

its good, feels very early 90s

 

[CyclistAbi]

An homage to France: Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe goes blue, white and red

For the Tour de France, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe and Specialized have unveiled a limited-edition kit inspired by the Tricolore and legendary World Cup jerseys. It’s a tribute to the Tour de France.

www.redbullborahansgrohe.com

Interesting, only 500 will be made, collectable item. Winning the Tour 2025 i could imagine for the value to only go up, with time.

 

[Oldman]

You don't think that the new one is unique?

By today's standards. It generally reminds of a muted version of 90's Italian, sell every square inch kit. Considering what the f1 car looks like it's downright tasteful.

 

[Unchained]

I genuinely hate to be the "bag on the new kit" guy, but...

...that's awful. Especially with Bora starting off with such a great, unique, original kit.

Just...one of the worst I've seen. It makes zero sense.

Sort of Total Energies mash up, same color shorts white top with similar color graphics..

 

[Oldman]

Sort of Total Energies mash up, same color shorts white top with similar color graphics..

At least the shorts could look cool with just the yellow jersey top....

 

[Rackham]

I believe the kit is supposed to be an homage to France and its colors. Also its national football team jerseys past and present.

It's a bit on the superstitious side IMO but whatever, we're out of ideas so if that brings Rog good fortune here, so be it.

 

[CyclistAbi]

It's interesting that such bold differentiation was made, compared to the jersey design during the season so far, said that i like it. Something special and on top of that it will be easy to differentiate them in the peloton. A lot of people will likely want to wear and ride such combo, let's call it the redemption package, as it's not every day that Pogi, Jonas and Remco gets beaten at the Tour so convincingly and with such style.

 

[Rackham]

It's interesting that such bold differentiation was made, compared to the jersey design during the season so far, said that i like it. Something special and on top of that it will be easy to differentiate them in the peloton. A lot of people will likely want to wear and ride such combo, let's call it the redemption package, as it's not every day that Pogi, Jonas and Remco gets beaten at the Tour so convincingly and with such style.

The Jury is out on that jersey until they reach Paris.

I really liked the black one last year at first but then I hated it by the end of the Tour. When it comes to aesthetics in cycling, results > style.

 

[CyclistAbi]

@Rackham

For Paris i would recommend wearing a yellow combo.

 

[red_flanders]

You don't think that the new one is unique?

Uniquely stupid looking.

 

[Gargamel35]

I think they designed these horrible colors just to put pressure on Rog to wear yellow.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Crazy to think only 2 days left and in 2 days time a demanding sprint stage ahead, full gas till the first rest day.

 

[Rackham]

I think they designed these horrible colors just to put pressure on Rog to wear yellow.

Nah. It's supposed to look like the Total Energies jersey so Rog can slip into a breakaway incognito and gain 10 minutes.

 

[Red Rick]

Nah. It's supposed to look like the Total Energies jersey so Rog can slip into a breakaway incognito and gain 10 minutes.

"Look at me I'm washed up Peter Sagan just joining the break Primoz Roglic would never"

 

[CyclistAbi]

Nah. It's supposed to look like the Total Energies jersey so Rog can slip into a breakaway incognito and gain 10 minutes.

After the stage imagine the surprise involved, when competition realises Roglič is racing at the Tour 2025 too.

 

[CyclistAbi]

What Netflix shows is a defeat. What Netflix doesn't show is the much bigger story behind it: How setbacks turn into strength. How a rider doesn't give up. And how an entire team grows together to make the impossible possible.
That's the part that will make this summer of 2024 unforgettable - for Roglič, for Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and for all fans who know: The best stories often begin where others switch off.

Netflix Untold: The story behind the documentary

What happens when you win one of the biggest cycling races in the world - but the Netflix cameras look away?

www.redbullborahansgrohe.com

We are so ready.

 

[Rackham]

He looked lean and ready in the TdF presentation. But when has that ever really mattered? What matters is surviving. Day by day.

Also, Rogla vibes of the day:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1940838354167406812

View: https://x.com/Bolletjestrui/status/1940838354167406812


It all makes sense.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Classic Roglic. Prenteding to have not looked at the first week, and then saying "eh" and smiling, but people like that stuff.

 

[cen]

Epic fail that was the Giro is still fresh in my mind so I am not on the hype train yet, frankly I'm not even at the train station.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

This is a less favorable outlook. Maybes it’s a case of “appear weak when you are strong?” Or it was a journalism misread. Or he’s in for a thumping. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wi...d-philosophical-about-tour-de-france-chances/

 

[Red Rick]

This is a less favorable outlook. Maybes it’d a case of “appear weak when you are strong?” Or it was a journalism misread. Or he’s in for a thumping. https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/wi...d-philosophical-about-tour-de-france-chances/

We're in the "chat I literally don't care" arc, pretty sure he'll start livestreaming on twitch soon.

It's beyond obvious he's doesn't wanna live the story that he has to win the Tour, and I think that's part of what's made the last few Tours miserable for him.

And in between the platitudes of "we'll see ah" is simply the best outlook you can have. If winning was guaranteed and if you never lost, it wouldn't tast so sweet.

 

[Rackham]

I think it reflects exactly where he is: unknown territory. No real data to know where he stands versus his rivals (even when discounting the top two, it's very difficult to say where Rog currently is versus Almeida and Evenepoel) and it's a race that's been pretty much horrible for him for half a decade.

It adds up. I'm hoping he grows into the race tbh.

 

[CyclistAbi]

 

[red_flanders]

"I don't know what to think of the first week. I haven't looked into it."

Give me a break. Who is the audience for such drivel?

He can't possibly be that dumb.