Teams & Riders Official Wout Van Aert thread

[E_F_]

It's not like he has a chance in GC anyway.

 

[Red Rick]

Should try to get in the break today to see what happens.

 

[Penninepeddler]

His win yesterday ended a stretch of 8 podiums in a row without a win going back to February.

3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2

 

[Oldermanish]

He also said, post-ride, that “tomorrow is for the GC guys.” Which he didn’t imply he my be one of.

And so he wasn't. Hopefully Sepp is riding into form; there's a long way to go.

 

[Unchained]

Wout rode today void of pressure, thinking about Wednesday. He got feed multiple times, took some wind and semi strolled up the climb. I think Grove is faster in a drag race, but I am going for WvA again tomorrow!!

 

[Oldermanish]

Wout rode today void of pressure, thinking about Wednesday. He got feed multiple times, took some wind and semi strolled up the climb. I think Grove is faster in a drag race, but I am going for WvA again tomorrow!!

At least there is no ambiguity about whether he'll help the GC guys. Looks like only if he's in the mood.

 

[Unchained]

At least there is no ambiguity about whether he'll help the GC guys. Looks like only if he's in the mood.

I personally don't think Wout is overly selfish, I enjoy his style and enjoy his humility. Seeing the content he made w Rigoberto Uran and his recent stuff w Olympics and Remco. I sort of like that he is a sore loser, he always credits others out of class, We will see soon because Thursday through Sunday are not suited for Van Aert,
And for the finish Vuelta is going to be really tough for non climbing body types!!

 

[Oldermanish]

I personally don't think Wout is overly selfish, I enjoy his style and enjoy his humility. Seeing the content he made w Rigoberto Uran and his recent stuff w Olympics and Remco. I sort of like that he is a sore loser, he always credits others out of class, We will see soon because Thursday through Sunday are not suited for Van Aert,
And for the finish Vuelta is going to be really tough for non climbing body types!!

I agree for the most part but my comment was largely a follow up to the mixed message of Visma strategy to the press. We know that's largely bs as with all teams but they seem to scramble to show any allegiance to Kuss. He had a tough first climbing day but he fared better at 100 degrees than most of UAE, too.

 

[Red Rick]

Bit of a bottling job today

 

[Unchained]

Bit of a bottling job today

The overhead video has Wout and young Pavel just dropping people w their speed!! Czech mate!!

 

[Andre]

1st. once
2nd twice
3rd once

 

[Panda Claws]

Boom. 2nd stage in the bag.

 

[Red Rick]

Is it me or is this the best he's looked climbing in quite a while.

 

[Andre]

it's not just you...he looks very strong on the climb

 

[SafeBet]

Is it me or is this the best he's looked climbing in quite a while.

He doesn't look past his peak, that's for sure.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Which is extremely important at this point. His speed is definitely there, but from now on he needs his climbing legs. Realistic stage wins left are stage 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 and then the finishing TT on stage 21. Some of the stages are right on the limit, but if he's climbing this well, they are within his reach.. and then you of course have the Worlds where its all about Remco and Pog, and all he needs there is those two to mark each other and be equally strong, then he can win. He's the 3rd biggest favorite anyways I think, and who knows, after Remco being proactive all the time, maybe he will try that now.

 

[Red Rick]

Which is extremely important at this point. His speed is definitely there, but from now on he needs his climbing legs. Realistic stage wins left are stage 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18 and then the finishing TT on stage 21. Some of the stages are right on the limit, but if he's climbing this well, they are within his reach.. and then you of course have the Worlds where its all about Remco and Pog, and all he needs there is those two to mark each other and be equally strong, then he can win. He's the 3rd biggest favorite anyways I think, and who knows, after Remco being proactive all the time, maybe he will try that now.

Hadn't even thought of Van Aert for Manzaneda and now you say it doesn't even seem ridiculous.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Yeah well, he can basically win any stage outside of the 6 mountain stages left. Manzanada is child's play, he finished 2nd to Poels last year on Mont Blanc in worse shape. The true mountain stages all should be too hard though realistically, even though lets say he ends up in a weaker break on stage 19 for example to Moncalvillo, why not?

 

[tobydawq]

I know, I also wrote about Pogacar when he won the Tour that he now had as many wins as Roglic.

I saw a potential for a lot of likes but I was caught out sooner than I had hoped

Wout Van Aert now has as many wins as Mathieu van der Poel.

 

[Keldergoat]

What a monster, what a legend.

 

[jmdirt]

WOUT!

 

[Oldermanish]

What a monster, what a legend.

Almost tailor-made course for him.

 

[MJR]

Great to see him getting these confidence-building wins ahead of Worlds. His climbing legs are looking great, too. Let's hope the momentum and luck continue...

 

[The Barb]

I'm wondering if he might now target KOTM.

The way the points are structured he could get it by going in breaks and picking up points on the multiple early climbs.

Would be a pretty cool addition to his palmares.

 

[Red Rick]

I'm wondering if he might now target KOTM.

The way the points are structured he could get it by going in breaks and picking up points on the multiple early climbs.

Would be a pretty cool addition to his palmares.

He should not

His eyes should be on the remaining sprints, the ITT, and a breakaway or two. Shouldnt get out so tired he suffers at the Worlds.