Miguel Ángel Lopez Discussion Thread

[Scarponi]

That was an epic fail. He can never be GT winner material if he doesn't improve his TTs at once, but I suspect it will always be a weakness. A shame, because his peak climbing is pretty much unrivalled, as we witnessed on top of la Loze and in the second week of the 2017 Vuelta.

His peak climbing though barely makes enough time to matter. Will never win a GT

 

[DFA123]

They can't afford him

Bold career choice by MAL if he has priced himself out of staying at the team. No-one leaves Astana and becomes better, especially not GC specialists.

 

[Escarabajo]

Bold career choice by MAL if he has priced himself out of staying at the team. No-one leaves Astana and becomes better, especially not GC specialists.

It is rumored that he is going to Bora. I guess Lopez was already asking for a pay raise and Vino is having money issues and had to let him go. This rumor has been going on even before the Tour started anyway. I am surprised it was public so late.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

It is rumored that he is going to Bora. I guess Lopez was already asking for a pay raise and Vino is having money issues and had to let him go. This rumor has been going on even before the Tour started anyway. I am surprised it was public so late.

As others have said, it will be very interesting to see how Bora support him. I mean, he will have great support in crosswinds but...

 

[Bolder]

Would be a great pick up for Bora, IMO. I think a change will be good for Superman, I would hate to think that 2018 was as good as he can be. His climbing is a joy to watch.