His MIL is really ill right?
Probably just making up the numbers.
Yes MIL is sick... I mean she has been for a bit but I guess new therapy was done and they will see. To me its the only real explanation or something else like that to not be so focused if Lombardia is a goal. But who knows. Urska withdrew last race and has been home since so makes sense. Both haven't been in Monaco for over a month between races.
Also they got engaged just like a week ago. After the Olympics he's having a bit of an leisurely end to the season. But he did stat early with the UAE Tour in February, so it's not like he's not had his share of racing.
Fun fact:
He got caught by the broom car while doing a wheelie, thereby classified as DNF.
View: https://twitter.com/buonincontris/status/1444301129458896901
I mean they got engaged pre euros but just announced it like a week ago pre world's. I'm all about his chill and joking nature, always smiling.... but part of me sees it as compensating for either MIL issue or he truly is burned out. The burned out part seems more mental than physical... again he's not seriously training and hasn't been post olympics.
My question is does this make UAE uncomfortable considering it all happened post new top contract? Or is it all about future tours?
Personally as someone else mentioned, I'd just call it a year after his 2020-2021 pre and tour to tour stage. Hang out with my fiance and be there for her mom . From what I've gathered Urska doesn't have siblings or a father around so care may fall on her... unimaginable stress. Been there and it sucks.
But I don't see how UAE or his teammates are cool with the not really into it or at least working for other teammates. Not like others don't have personal drama.... but seems a bit entitled that pogi can do whatever and laugh it off popping wheelies by the broom car.
Again all for whatever, just wish he'd actually be able to hunker down and do it rather than sorta show up for races. We all know what he is capable of.... but I just hate to see someone with his grit go through the motions without full gas or focus.
I'm hopeful for lombardia but his physical ability from lack of training and focus compared to others isn't reassuring. Ultimately I'll be happiest knowing he's put in the time and effort to help urska out at home a bit.
Also think he's more focused on babies right now. Urska may disagree.... but he wants to be and would be a great dad... all the other top riders gave podium babies and I can tell he wants one to be on par