Mikel Landa Discussion Thread

[elguapo]

Roglic's swarms made up of Lipowitz, Martinez and Vlasov should try to split the GC group midway of the climb. I'm sure the Spanish group of Rodriguez, Mas and Landa with Skjelmose and some remnants of UAE team would also come out of their attacking mode to help weaken the Red Jersey and his team not only in this stage, but to the more demanding stages 14, 15 and 16.

 

[ice&fire]

Roglic's swarms made up of Lipowitz, Martinez and Vlasov should try to split the GC group midway of the climb. I'm sure the Spanish group of Rodriguez, Mas and Landa with Skjelmose and some remnants of UAE team would also come out of their attacking mode to help weaken the Red Jersey and his team not only in this stage, but to the more demanding stages 14, 15 and 16.

There is nothing demanding in stage 14. There isn't a single full km in Leitariegos above 5%.

 

[durtyfat7]

Everytime he lets his team dictate the pace, he fails to deliver. And with the TDF in his legs, it will be hard for him to get a podium here.

 

[Pinot's goat]

Everytime he lets his team dictate the pace, he fails to deliver. And with the TDF in his legs, it will be hard for him to get a podium here.

They were pulling to limit the gap to Sivakov. The final 3km are unique within this race with how hard they were so not the most representative. However 5th is likely because of the gifts to Carapaz and O'Connor.

 

[durtyfat7]

If he has one great day at stage 19 or 20, he can probably finish in the podium, but the time gifts given to both O'Connor and Carapaz will be hard to reduce.

 

[Rob5091]

Landa's post stage comment a nice tribute to O'Connor -
https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...-battling-display-at-the-2024-vuelta-a-espana
"After learning that Ben O'Connor had saved the race lead and kept the Red Jersey by just 5 seconds, Landa was full of praise for the battling Aussie. "I'm happy for him, he's riding bravely, he's riding very well himself and the team, I'd be happy if he wins it."

 

[Pinot's goat]

Today he still looked well off what he was doing in the second week however it makes yesterday look very confusing. I don't recall Landa having a day like when he was consistently top 5 climber throughout the race. Maybe age is beginning to damage his recovery or a consequence of the Spring crash ruining build up.

 

[iBanesto]

 

[Ilmaestro99]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876950857217925192

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/1876950857217925192?t=HMRFhUguSnTutK-eHPEZeg&s=19


Landa is going for the giro in 2025!

 

[Berniece]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1876950857217925192

View: https://x.com/soudalquickstep/status/1876950857217925192?t=HMRFhUguSnTutK-eHPEZeg&s=19


Landa is going for the giro in 2025!

In TDF form he should be able to ride podium and if lucky...

 

[Mayomaniac]

Aupa, aupa!

 

[Bolder]

In TDF form he should be able to ride podium and if lucky...

They lowered expectations by saying "fighting for a stage win..."

 

[AmRacer]

They lowered expectations by saying "fighting for a stage win..."

"A good GC"

 

[Samu Cuenca]

"A good GC"

He can fight for everything, as long as they give him a fully dedicated this time around.

 

[repre]

In TDF form he should be able to ride podium and if lucky...

Nah, he'll do a top-5 if he will be domestic, will be 7-9 being a leader. History didn't teach u nothing about Landa?)

 

[Berniece]

Nah, he'll do a top-5 if he will be domestic, will be 7-9 being a leader. History didn't teach u nothing about Landa?)

Feel he’s better now

 

[repre]

Feel he’s better now

he'll even better at 40!

 

[Netserk]

Rogla and the Yateses will leave Landa with 4th.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Not to exaggerate but if Vingegaard and Pogacar decide not to turn up this could be the biggest and best Grand Tour in history.

Davide will also be there.

 

[Unchained]

Not to exaggerate but if Vingegaard and Pogacar decide not to turn up this could be the biggest and best Grand Tour in history.

Davide will also be there.

I don't like Gal Gadot's hair that way!!

 

[Potomac]

Landa wins the first to reveal award, one the most contentious awards here on the forum!

 

[Rob5091]

So Roglic, Ayuso & Landa to the Giro.

 

[durtyfat7]

So Roglic, Ayuso & Landa to the Giro.

It feels those will be the 3 favorites for the Giro. And I feel Landa can get even better for the Giro, as he said he's not at his top shape right now.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

It feels those will be the 3 favorites for the Giro. And I feel Landa can get even better for the Giro, as he said he's not at his top shape right now.

but he need to avoid his habitual bad day

 

[Pinot's goat]

but he need to avoid his habitual bad day

Does Landa have a habitual bad day. He had a terrible day at La Vuelta last year, but I don't recall any days like this in previous grand tours.