Thankfully lots of riders to pick from atm in cycling.Gonna need more than one, tennis is doing a horrendous job replacing my fave players.
Thankfully lots of riders to pick from atm in cycling.Gonna need more than one, tennis is doing a horrendous job replacing my fave players.
Literally the only one with a case. Might have to overcome not being French though.He's making a good case for super-combatif.
Yeah, because French riders always win that...Literally the only one with a case. Might have to overcome not being French though.
Nah, but some picks have been ridiculous.Yeah, because French riders always win that...
Great. So we have another 5,5 monuments winner without the first classic race win.He could potentially win Strade, Amstel, San Sebastian, Ronde, MSR, Liège, and perhaps even Lombardia. Also Paris Nice and other 1 week stage races with a similar profile.
I think of the non-sprinters, there aren't many that are faster. He won't be too far off of Stuyven's speed imho. If i were to compare him, i'd say he's a refined Max Schachmann.
Hence the word "potentially".Great. So we have another 5,5 monuments winner without the first classic race win.![]()
I do. The way he climbed the other day was amazing, and that's all it takes to convince me when you see his general level.Nobody here thinks he's a potential GT-winner?
Not really at this point (personally). He's more like a crossover between Alaphilippe and Schachmann imho. But maybe a Vuelta, who knows, or if he changes his focus. But so far the signs for me are he'd be a great 1 week stage racer, hilly stages, ardennes classics etc. Also based on his U23 results.Nobody here thinks he's a potential GT-winner?
Yeah he can still figure out what he's best at, but his climbing has been very impressive.Not counting GTs out for him, but that would require him to try first.
I say let him try for GC in Paris Nice/Tirreno type races, and if it doesn't work for him just focus primarily on stage hunting and classics.
Liege this year might have a load of guys coming off the Tour with some hot form, looking for a big win. It could be an amazing race.He'll ride Gent-Wevelgem and Flanders I see, won't he ride the Ardennes?
He's definitely a pleasure to watch ride and descend in particular.Marc Hirschi winner of Strade Bianche 2021. Perfect skillset for that race.
His descending is how it should be, by the way: clean and confident, not all the twitching and unnecessary zig-zagging of Alaphilippe.
He's Alaphilippe with better engine but less explosive. The guy is a joy to watch. Like Ala he really loves to put on a show.Not really at this point (personally). He's more like a crossover between Alaphilippe and Schachmann imho. But maybe a Vuelta, who knows, or if he changes his focus. But so far the signs for me are he'd be a great 1 week stage racer, hilly stages, ardennes classics etc. Also based on his U23 results.