Juan Ayuso discussion thread

[carolina]

Don't see it. bc why didn't they buy this winter than? Nothing new that Ayuso isn't happy

He was given Giro leadership this year, he had no motive to leave.

If he does want to leave, I hope UAE doens't make it dificult for him and ask for a lot of money.

 

[Peyroteo94]

He was given Giro leadership this year, he had no motive to leave.

If he does want to leave, I hope UAE doens't make it dificult for him and ask for a lot of money.

It's the third year he doesn't perform

 

[Psycat]

A lot of teams to be honest. Ineos have Rodríguez for example and he is not better than Ayuso. Redbull would be a great team too.
Lower teams like Movistar would pay him those 2 or 3 millions for sure.

To me everything points towards Lipowitz being more of a GC contender than Ayuso so not so sure they are interested(they probably wan't bigger fish, ie Remco), Movistar? Maybe I suppose but in their position I would likely try to recruit cyclists capable of winning stages instead but that's just me.

 

[Squire]

To me everything points towards Lipowitz being more of a GC contender than Ayuso so not so sure they are interested(they probably wan't bigger fish, ie Remco), Movistar? Maybe I suppose but in their position I would likely try to recruit cyclists capable of winning stages instead but that's just me.

'Cyclists capable of winning stages' as opposed to Ayuso who can win everything from stage races, road stages, TTs, one-day races?

 

[Psycat]

'Cyclists capable of winning stages' as opposed to Ayuso who can win everything from stage races, road stages, TTs, one-day races?

I suppose you are right but I have the impression that he want's to focus on GT:s(maybe I am wrong) and I just don't buy it, also I think they could get like 3 cyclists capable of winning stages for the same price, and probably less drama aswell.

Maybe unfair but the guy just gives off bad vibes and seems to be anything but a team player to me.

Then again I am not the one recruiting cyclists for teams and wouldn't be that, albeit a little, surprised if he ended up in Movistar.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Dodging Scaroni again

 

[Offline]

Can see Movistar, Astana and Inoes as the options... But not sure they will pay what UAE wants... And only Inoes have riders UAE would be interested in for swap

 

[P4rthen0n]

To me everything points towards Lipowitz being more of a GC contender than Ayuso so not so sure they are interested(they probably wan't bigger fish, ie Remco), Movistar? Maybe I suppose but in their position I would likely try to recruit cyclists capable of winning stages instead but that's just me.

Why? Ayuso did better than Lipowitz and he's 2 years younger, in both GT and 1 week races.
Ayuso is 22. Are there any other 22 year olds with a better record than Ayuso?
Or even 23 or 24 year old?
I think you probably you have to go up 25 (Remco) to find someone with a better record.

 

[Lepp89]

I think the best option for Juan could be Lidl Trek, they don’t have that kind of rider. But I think they decided to target just sprints and classics.

 

[pelotonIQ]

Hahahaha, Ayuso throwing a hissy fit because the directors doesn't want to give him sole GC leader position in a grand tour, only co-leader.

 

[Cycling111]

It seems Ayuso has achieved his purpose of being taken to the Vuelta instead of Pogacar.

This whole team change has been a way to put pressure UAE, and they'll have convinced Pogacar not to go this year. A mistake.

 

[noob]

It seems Ayuso has achieved his purpose of being taken to the Vuelta instead of Pogacar.

This whole team change has been a way to put pressure UAE, and they'll have convinced Pogacar not to go this year. A mistake.

What now? Is Ayuso doing vuelta? The likely reason should be Almeida prep won't be ideal after that crash?

 

[SafeBet]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948843952750391691

View: https://x.com/lucasaganronald/status/1948843952750391691


Almeida will be the main leader...

 

[Valv.Piti]

Well, this is the most sensible thing to do, Pog can't do another GT. UAE guys will make sure to make it as tough as possible for Jonas with Ayuso and Almedia both being capable of winning the race.

 

[pastronef]

well it says a lot that for Ayuso to ride Vuelta he needs Pog to stay home. his future in that team is unsure at best

 

[Tim Cahill]

UAE ideal team for La Vuelta

Ayuso
Del Toro
Almeida
Jan Christen
Soler
Morgado
Mcnulty
Vine

 

[noob]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948843952750391691

View: https://x.com/lucasaganronald/status/1948843952750391691


Almeida will be the main leader...

If they were both in top shape this would be the ultimate trolling, but my guess is Ayuso will be in (much?) better shape than Almeida. 2022 all over again. Almeida to go in suicide breaks 🤣

 

[Samu Cuenca]

UAE ideal team for La Vuelta

Ayuso
Del Toro
Almeida
Jan Christen
Soler
Morgado
Mcnulty
Vine

I've heard it's also possible to buy out Remco before the race.

 

[P4rthen0n]

UAE ideal team for La Vuelta

Ayuso
Del Toro
Almeida
Jan Christen
Soler
Morgado
Mcnulty
Vine

What a nightmare team!
That is pure evil.

 

[Valv.Piti]

The only nightmare of UAE's team would be if Sivakov is included

Pog won TdF with 5 teammates

 

[QueenStagiaire]

UAE ideal team for La Vuelta

Ayuso
Del Toro
Almeida
Jan Christen
Soler
Morgado
Mcnulty
Vine

Oh come on, Jay Vine would be riding for seven leaders who are worse than him, can‘t we replace him with someone less cooperative?

 

[Didinho]

There will only be Juan Vuelta winner. He’s gonna beat Vingo if he doesn’t get sick or crash.

Just want to be first before it actually happens. Hope he can give us a battle for 3 weeks with Vingo.

 

[Unchained]

There will only be Juan Vuelta winner. He’s gonna beat Vingo if he doesn’t get sick or crash.

Just want to be first before it actually happens. Hope he can give us a battle for 3 weeks with Vingo.

I will take that action!! If Jonas Vingegaard's legs are @80% as good as TDF, he will beat Ayuso..if team tactics are the same as Tour, Ayuso will finish in front.. But head to head, current form Jonas is excellent..

 

[P4rthen0n]

There will only be Juan Vuelta winner. He’s gonna beat Vingo if he doesn’t get sick or crash.

Just want to be first before it actually happens. Hope he can give us a battle for 3 weeks with Vingo.

Well first he'll battle his own team for 2 weeks, and by the 3rd week he'll finally battle other contenders if he's still in the race.

 

[fenns]

I can't find any reason Ayuso might threaten Jonas at the Vuelta