Teams & Riders Jonas Vingegaard thread: Love in Iberia

[acm]

Sure. He has shown that many times.

 

[DNP-Old]

Master descender Nibali levels of delusion.

 

[Netserk]

No one can descent like Moho. No one.

As in style or speed? Or specific aspects?

Van der Poel was quicker down Poggio last year than Mohorič was the year before. I'm quite sure he took the record. You can say that was in part down to strength out of the corners and not needing to pass by other riders, but there's no prize for an isolated ability to carry high speed.

 

[Netserk]

By strength I meant when he had to accelerate to gain speed again. Poggio is about power, no doubt it's no alpine descent. Of course, Mohorič also made some mistakes that cost him by pushing it so hard.

EDIT: I looked it up, and I mistook who was quicker. Mohorič was 1 second faster than MvdP: @faustocoppi60

Mohorič was also 12" faster than Kelly: @faustocoppi60

 

[CyclistAbi]

Good luck descending as Moho but if foolish enough one can try. Said that even Moho is sometimes foolish when descending.

 

[Froome]

Good luck descending as Moho but if foolish enough one can try. Said that even Moho is sometimes foolish when descending.

After what Vingegaard did today and yesterday, that's all you have to say on vingegaard's thread @CyclistAbi ?

Are you not entertained?

 

[acm]

As in style or speed? Or specific aspects?

Van der Poel was quicker down Poggio last year than Mohorič was the year before. I'm quite sure he took the record. You can say that was in part down to strength out of the corners and not needing to pass by other riders, but there's no prize for an isolated ability to carry high speed.

A little bit of everything. The speed, the style, the technique, how he leans into the corner. Almost like riding a moto gp bike.

 

[CyclistAbi]

After what Vingegaard did today and yesterday, that's all you have to say on vingegaard's thread @CyclistAbi ?

Are you not entertained?

This are more of an exhibition rides, for now the most i got out of it is to see Bernal is making a comeback. So hopefully at least Cian if nobody else will try something tomorrow, Jonas needs a bit of challenge. Was thinking Carapaz will show more, not sure about that any more. Otherwise congratulations for winning a hat-trick are due. We'll see.

 

[CyclistAbi]

So yeah, Jonas switched from more defensive to always on an attack type of rider. He seems to be good at it and as such it can become a bit intoxicating. Still somehow i feel that his main rivals will successfully bring him down to earth soonish.

 

[SHAD0W93]

So yeah, Jonas switched from more defensive to always on an attack type of rider. He seems to be good at it and as such it can become a bit intoxicating. Still somehow i feel that his main rivals will successfully bring him down to earth soonish.

Just now noticing this?

 

[CyclistAbi]

Just now noticing this?

It's a process but lets say starting 2023 season i somehow feel he started becoming obsessed with it. So if the plan for season 2024 is even more of that, considering he is now undisputed stage race leader at Visma. Then it will be interesting to see on how that pans out. This style in my opinion is a bit foolish, when it comes to stage racing. But i get it, if you win the Tour, then you write the history. So lets see if they go too far with this or if they have it under control.

 

[Elos Anjos]

Vingo fans can now slightly lean towards appreciating the depth of Pogacar's versatility and prowess. But only because they fisherman boy is showing new abilities.

 

[Froome]

So yeah, Jonas switched from more defensive to always on an attack type of rider. He seems to be good at it and as such it can become a bit intoxicating. Still somehow i feel that his main rivals will successfully bring him down to earth soonish.

The most beautiful part yesterday, was how he did the descent.

 

[Netserk]

The most beautiful part yesterday, was how he did the descent.

Even took 5" on Tarling on the descent proper (despite more advantageous moto for the chasers).

 

[jmdirt]

He definitely has GREAT February fitness!

 

[The Clogger]

He definitely has GREAT February fitness!

Fourth year in a row so we expect nothing less!

 

[Netserk]

In 13 days:

 

[Froome]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1761849598069342688

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1761849598069342688


Nothing special for him, but it was enough.

 

[Blobs]

In 13 days:

The steep 13% section seems like a good place to attack.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Beautiful hat-trick.

P.S. Both Jonas and Remco opening the season in good form, now it's time for Slovenian duo to show something.

 

[Netserk]

With how Bernal and especially Martinez have been going, his competition in O Gran Camiño looks to have been quite good.

Tomorrow and especially Thursday could see a fight for bonus seconds, after that we'll see if he needs to make a move on San Giacomo already.

Gualdo Tadino is the same final 1.5 km as in 2021, but harder run-in.

2021:

2024:

Van der Poel won ahead of Van Aert back then, Higuita 4th and Pogi 8th. So Ayuso could be in play.

 

[Froome]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1765431056805564789

View: https://twitter.com/Eurosport_FR/status/1765431056805564789


😂

 

[skippo12]

Peleton already has MVP and Pogacar providing show effects. Remco providing the necessary post race controversy. I appreciate that Vingegaard is trying to find his own niche. Not the biggest fan of the genre but comedy has a place in cycling.

 

[Netserk]

San Giacomo tomorrow (23.6 km to go), 6 km at 7.2 % in the middle:

I don't think it's hard enough, but we'll see.

 

[Froome]

San Giacomo tomorrow (23.6 km to go), 6 km at 7.2 % in the middle:

I don't think it's hard enough, but we'll see.

At least he will try something for sure.