Teams & Riders Nairo Quintana discussion thread

[Sciatic]

Every competitive rider is compelled to be an as*hole in the eyes of the opposition once in awhile. That Vuelta beat down was Sky's ultimate team embarrassment. Froome and Co. had no explanation for lazily sitting at the back end of the field when 50 or more guys went berzerk. It was fun to watch.

Indeed, one of my favorite stages ever to watch live.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

He could be a good mentor for Pescador in his first pro season.

I'm not too familiar with the 19yr. old Pescador yet, but judging by his stats he appears to be another Colombian mountain goat, so with any luck this will prove beneficial for both of them.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Hello moderators please change thread to reflect Nairo's correct title

That's Señor Nairo to us peasants.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858955339691102302

The House of Representatives awarded the Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy, the highest legislative distinction, to cyclist Nairo Quintana for his outstanding career and his contribution to Colombian sport.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Hello moderators please change thread to reflect Nairo's correct title

That's Señor Nairo to us peasants.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858955339691102302

The House of Representatives awarded the Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy, the highest legislative distinction, to cyclist Nairo Quintana for his outstanding career and his contribution to Colombian sport.

It's hard to tell, did he manage to crack a smile? He's done it only about two or three times throughout his career...

Anyhoo, congrats to Señor Nairo!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Woooooo, Nairoman will ride the Giro and the Vuelta, Rogla better look out! (I'm not delusional thinking Nairo can beat Rogla, but I'm super excited both will ride the Giro. )

Nairo Quintana takes on Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España in 10th Movistar season

34-year-old outlines 2025 season schedule and praises new signings Castrillo and Pescador

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[Potomac]

Awarded:
Simon
Boliver
Order, of

 

[Unchained]

Woooooo, Nairoman will ride the Giro and the Vuelta, Rogla better look out! (I'm not delusional thinking Nairo can beat Rogla, but I'm super excited both will ride the Giro. )

Nairo Quintana takes on Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España in 10th Movistar season

34-year-old outlines 2025 season schedule and praises new signings Castrillo and Pescador

www.cyclingnews.com

Anyone who follows bike racing knows that once you have been on top the only place to go is down. Quintana shows extraordinary grace in fitting in and finding a new place. Guy is good at racing bicycles, appears to be a team player and keeps his ego in check to accomplish something with what he has.. Respect for 34 year old figuring it out, low key style earns him serious props from me, will look forward to seeing what he can contribute

 

[RJH]

Happy 35th birthday Nairoman!…

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Nairoman will hold a press conference this Sunday. He will probably be announcing his retirement

https://twitter.com/x/status/2034259655682052105

View: https://x.com/i/status/2034259655682052105

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Nairoman will hold a press conference this Sunday. He will probably be announcing his retirement

https://twitter.com/x/status/2034259655682052105

View: https://x.com/i/status/2034259655682052105

I know it's time, but I'll miss (occasionally and briefly) seeing the legend that is Nairoman in the peloton, and I'll miss seing his name on the startlist.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I remember Quintana being hailed as the future of cycling in 2013, when he already looked 50. He hasn't changed at all since then. Adios legend! It's sad he's never won the Tour.

 

[SHAD0W93]

I remember Quintana being hailed as the future of cycling in 2013, when he already looked 50. He hasn't changed at all since then. Adios legend! It's sad he's never won the Tour.

Never say never

 

[Escarabajo]

A legend Nairoman!

I enjoy watching legends ride their bike even if it is for 10th, 20th or 30th. You can see the quality.

 

[Purito91]

One of the riders that peaked and declined very early.

I think the first step backwards was already at the tour 2016.
Everbody thought that could be his tour.

At the vuelta 2016 he was really good but without Contadors help he would not have won that grand tour.

After Giro 2017 he wasnt in the mix for a big win anymore.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

At the vuelta 2016 he was really good but without Contadors help he would not have won that grand tour.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

I know it's time, but I'll miss (occasionally and briefly) seeing the legend that is Nairoman in the peloton, and I'll miss seing his name on the startlist.

At least this year we have seen him active in races again. Attacking and competitive. Unfortunately seems like he does too many races and is over his form curve now.

Still a long season left. Maybe he can get another win in a grand tour stage.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I still don't like the way he won the 2014 Giro (that goes for Nibali's 2016 victory as well), even if he was the strongest rider in the race. He also wasn't exactly unlucky that he got a last ride at WT level (you may very well say he was unfortunate to end up in a situation where his career was in danger though).

I hope he gets some additional decent results this year, and it will always be lovely to see a rider past his prime get one last victory before the final curtain.

 

[mikks]

Quintana is one of those riders (along with Roglič), that I’m sad never won the Tour — he really deserved one. And on another note, until Quintana (and Urán), I kind of had this impression — maybe just my own bias — that South American riders were a bit more hit-or-miss: one day climbing like gods, the next day completely falling apart, inconsistent and unpredictable. Quintana (and Urán) changed that for me. They were solid, complete riders you could count on. Thank you Nairo.

 

[Ulle97]

I still don't like the way he won the 2014 Giro (that goes for Nibali's 2016 victory as well), even if he was the strongest rider in the race. He also wasn't exactly unlucky that he got a last ride at WT level (you may very well say he was unfortunate to end up in a situation where his career was in danger though).

I hope he gets some additional decent results this year, and it will always be lovely to see a rider past his prime get one last victory before the final curtain.

What was wrong with the way he won the Giro?? Was there some in-fighting or team politics??

 

[Samu Cuenca]

What was wrong with the way he won the Giro?? Was there some in-fighting or team politics??

The Stelvio descent disaster. Now what happened wasn't Quintana's fault, no matter what he knew or thought he knew, cause it was up to RCS and UCI to ensure it was a fair race, but he was undeniably the guy that benefitted the most from it while other riders, Urán in particular, got screwed over.

 

[Escarabajo]

Some people were unhappy about the way he won the Giro 2014, however he was the strongest there. So I don't see any issues. That stage was awesome. Today would have been 100% cancelled.

 

[Cookster15]

Surprised nobody posted this yet. A grand tour specialist.

Former Tour de France runner-up and multiple Grand Tour champion Nairo Quintana announces retirement for end of season

Veteran Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner, 36, set to quit after 16 seasons

www.cyclingnews.com

Nairo is 36 now, surprised he didn't decide to retire earlier esp after all the troubles of recent years.

Won Tour de l'Avenir in 2010.
2nd to Froome at the 2013 Tour.
Won both the Giro and Vuelta.
4 grand tour podiums.
Always prominent between 2013 and maybe 2017.

IMO, hung on too long at Movistar. Maybe should have left by 2016 when it was obvious he would never be favored ahead of their darling Valverde.

 

[Sciatic]

Surprised nobody posted this yet. A grand tour specialist.

Former Tour de France runner-up and multiple Grand Tour champion Nairo Quintana announces retirement for end of season

Veteran Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España winner, 36, set to quit after 16 seasons

www.cyclingnews.com

Nairo is 36 now, surprised he didn't decide to retire earlier esp after all the troubles of recent years.

Won Tour de l'Avenir in 2010.
2nd to Froome at the 2013 Tour.
Won both the Giro and Vuelta.
4 grand tour podiums.
Always prominent between 2013 and maybe 2017.

IMO, hung on too long at Movistar. Maybe should have left by 2016 when it was obvious he would never be favored ahead of their darling Valverde.

Also: captured GC in total of 19 (non GT) stage races, and in many of those he won the queen stage. And I think just a single win in a (pro level) one-day race: Emilia.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Crosswinds specialist.