Lesser known races 2025 edition

[Tim Cahill]

Come on Nairo!

 

[tobydawq]

Why the hell does the coverage only start at 4 pm?

 

[Netserk]

Come on Nairo!

Can't wait to see that elbow flick!

 

[AmRacer]

Can't wait to see that elbow flick!

Is Remco racing?

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Fausto is not in the first 6 groups?

 

[tobydawq]

Mechanical for the elbow.

 

[Netserk]

Mechanical for the elbow.

Get a moto with a red flag out in front!

 

[Samamba]

Oh that group is bigger than initially thought. They are probably gone then. Unlucky Quintana.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Quintana made it back!

 

[Samamba]

I don't think this is the ideal situation for UAE?

 

[Landeirovic]

I don't think this is the ideal situation for UAE?

I think this is a good situation for Uae. Wellens is always strong early season. Uphill for me Wellens is stronger than Velasco and Fagundez. Berthet the best climber but wellens is faster.

 

[Samamba]

I think this is a good situation for Uae. Wellens is always strong early season. Uphill for me Wellens is stronger than Velasco and Fagundez. Berthet the best climber but wellens is faster.

It is early season Wellens but I'm not so sure if he's dropping Velasco and Fagundez. Even tho Velasco hasn't been in super form this season so far I think. Would've definitely been more problematic if it was Scaroni. Anyways I would definitely not call this ideal.

 

[hayneplane]

It is early season Wellens but I'm not so sure if he's dropping Velasco and Fagundez. Even tho Velasco hasn't been in super form this season so far I think. Would've definitely been more problematic if it was Scaroni. Anyways I would definitely not call this ideal.

It’s Mr February we are talking about. 14 of his 39 pro wins have come in the calendar month of February. More than 1/3rd of his career tally.

 

[Tim Cahill]

With the guys UAE have here it really should've been a better situation for them, they're up against the Movistar/AG2R B-team and Astana going for points, think Wellens is still favourite because it's February. All 4 up front are decent climbers.

 

[Samamba]

It’s Mr February we are talking about. 14 of his 39 pro wins have come in the calendar month of February. More than 1/3rd of his career tally.

Yes but Wellens is a little heavier than at Lotto, focussing more on classics. Not saying he can't win. I'm saying that it isn't ideal, not that it's bad. He has a decent sprint of course, just not sure about the climb and the competitions level here. I think it's a risky play for UAE, but in the end it's normal to give Wellens his shot

 

[RedheadDane]

So, whoever was in charge of scheduling live images definitely *** up.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Gap being mowed down on the flat

 

[Samamba]

Yeah not over yet for peloton

 

[Netserk]

Total and Movistar will reel them back.

 

[tobydawq]

Mechanical for the elbow.

He actually has a wound on his elbow...

 

[Netserk]

Mühlberger, Canal, Milesi and Barrenetxea (Movistar) against the front quartet.

All-in for Nairo!!!

 

[Netserk]

What a glorious Movistar train _.O._

 

[Netserk]

Get some more motos in front of the peloton, the home team is on the front!

 

[Samamba]

Fausto with 10 seconds of screen time, best day of the year for out favorite forum member

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Wellens taking his chances