Tadej Pogacar and Mauro Giannetti

[Raest]

So now Pogacar will change the script in 2025, winning too much creates enemies and envy. Who would ever have thought it? Can't wait to see domestique Pog next year, wink, wink. Read between the lines: Gianetti-Matxin: "We gotta tone it down a bit or you're screwed".

If it weren't so comical, it would be tragic.

Pogacar più ragioniere e meno cannibale: “Nel 2025 cambierò, vincere troppo provoca inimicizie e invidie”

Tadej Pogacar annuncia clamorosi cambiamenti per il 2025: dopo una stagione fatta di quasi una vittoria ogni due gare, lo sloveno pensa ai compagni di gruppo.

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I think it's mostly an internal issue, it's hard to keep so many stars motivated throughout the year if they know that they'll only be asked to do domestique duties. At some point they'll look elsewhere.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

If you take a look at his instagram profile, you will see that he has become an Instagram influencer for low-level racing. So don't be surprised if he turns up at this Esport event, as drunken nights in Monaco don't pay for themselves.

Ah, I don't follow any riders (or any celebrities) on social media because social media just isn't my thang, so I wasn't aware Sagan was involved in low-level races. I'd understand if he needed the money if his resort wasn't doing too well...

I would consider watching the Esport championship if Pog and Sagan were actually competing, I think it would be amusing. But seeing as they'll be there just for some photo ops I'll merrily skip it.

 

[Ripper]

UAE could field two men's teams next year, UAE and UAE-P. The latter would be mostly a one man show

 

[Extinction]

I think it's mostly an internal issue, it's hard to keep so many stars motivated throughout the year if they know that they'll only be asked to do domestique duties. At some point they'll look elsewhere.

They will only look elsewhere if someone is willing to pay them more money. Mega-budget teams are supposed to prevent that from happening, until they can't do the job anymore and then nobody wants them anyway.

 

[Ripper]

They will only look elsewhere if someone is willing to pay them more money. Mega-budget teams are supposed to prevent that from happening, until they can't do the job anymore and then nobody wants them anyway.

Pidders?

 

[Extinction]

Pidders?

I duno.

 

[Extinction]

Allowing Gianetti to access unlimited sport washing petrol dollars was a really bad idea.

'It's a special day for cycling' – Tadej Pogačar extends with UAE Team Emirates through 2030

World champion says 'I can't imagine myself anywhere else'

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[peterfin]

Allowing Gianetti to access unlimited sport washing petrol dollars was a really bad idea.

'It's a special day for cycling' – Tadej Pogačar extends with UAE Team Emirates through 2030

World champion says 'I can't imagine myself anywhere else'

www.cyclingnews.com

We get six more years to enjoy the Pogi-Gianetti show.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Allowing Gianetti to access unlimited sport washing petrol dollars was a really bad idea.

'It's a special day for cycling' – Tadej Pogačar extends with UAE Team Emirates through 2030

World champion says 'I can't imagine myself anywhere else'

www.cyclingnews.com

Sounds like UAE has Pog firmly by the balls and he's more than happy with it, do they expect him to produce seasons like this year's to repeat for another six years? Do they expect him to get even better? Does he think, with the aid of Gianetti, he can? Inquiring minds want to know!

Btw., I want my only halfway mutant Pogi back, I fear as long as he's with UAE and Gianetti this won't happen because he'll be a full-on mutant and then some!

 

[Extinction]

Sounds like UAE has Pog firmly by the balls and he's more than happy with it, do they expect him to produce seasons like this year's to repeat for another six years? Do they expect him to get even better? Does he think, with the aid of Gianetti, he can? Inquiring minds want to know!

Btw., I want my only halfway mutant Pogi back, I fear as long as he's with UAE and Gianetti this won't happen because he'll be a full-on mutant and then some!

If he is indeed the new Merckx, then yes, but in the modern sport of advanced doping no. You, to quote Jack Daniels, can't handle the Truth! Joker sardonic smile.

 

[Stablo]

Allowing Gianetti to access unlimited sport washing petrol dollars was a really bad idea.

'It's a special day for cycling' – Tadej Pogačar extends with UAE Team Emirates through 2030

World champion says 'I can't imagine myself anywhere else'

www.cyclingnews.com

This is absolute bs for cycling in whole. Makes me sad for the state of the sport. UAE has UCI in their pocket too, the new sponsor deals only made it more clear. So the shitshow is propably just going to continue. Can't see who or how will they put a stop to this. Im still annoyed and baffled why are so many buying this Gianetti and petro dollars show.
Well was pleased for the comments and the amount of likes they got under that GCN white washing video, lol. More and more people are at least starting to ask questions and get annoyed about the state of affairs.

 

[AmRacer]

Sounds like UAE has Pog firmly by the balls and he's more than happy with it, do they expect him to produce seasons like this year's to repeat for another six years? Do they expect him to get even better? Does he think, with the aid of Gianetti, he can? Inquiring minds want to know!

Btw., I want my only halfway mutant Pogi back, I fear as long as he's with UAE and Gianetti this won't happen because he'll be a full-on mutant and then some!

Only a full alien mutant Pogi can take on Jonas version 2.5.

 

[GuntherL1]

Only a full alien mutant Pogi can take on Jonas version 2.5.

Vingegaard has never beaten a top fit Pogacar 1v1. That's a myth.

 

[Froome]

Vingegaard has never beaten a top fit Pogacar 1v1. That's a myth.

It's the opposite, including 2021.

 

[peterfin]

A top fit Vingegaard owns Pogacar. Skeletor needs to break his bones and damage his lungs to give Pogacar his moment to shine.

 

[snipeheem]

It's the opposite, including 2021.

U mean 2v1 with Roglic and the whole Visma dream team

 

[Froome]

U mean 2v1 with Roglic and the whole Visma dream team

Roglic also helped Vingegaard in the last ITT.

 

[ppanther92]

Will Remco turn to the Dark side or drown his ambitions in a pot of B&J?

What do you mean with “will… turn”?

 

[ManicJack]

This is absolute bs for cycling in whole. Makes me sad for the state of the sport. UAE has UCI in their pocket too, the new sponsor deals only made it more clear.

What did I miss?

 

[Pannenkooky]

Has anyone translated this article yet? If no I can https://www.radiofrance.fr/francein...rets-d-info-du-samedi-26-octobre-2024-2351786 I'd be happy to
it's linked in this https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...t-be-behind-tadej-pogacars-great-performances

 

[SHAD0W93]

Roglic also helped Vingegaard in the last ITT.

There’s a difference though when one just has to ride defensively with a far superior team while the other attacks.

 

[Stablo]

What did I miss?

It was this article that was linked by @peterfin

'It builds bridges and brings many opportunities': UCI announces deep partnership with the UAE for years to come

UCI welcomes MyWhoosh as main virtual cycling partner while the UAE gears up to host various world championship events

www.cyclingweekly.com

Seems a bit too much, that the shadiest team is also a major sponsor of cyclings governing body.

 

[Ripper]

It was this article that was linked by @peterfin

'It builds bridges and brings many opportunities': UCI announces deep partnership with the UAE for years to come

UCI welcomes MyWhoosh as main virtual cycling partner while the UAE gears up to host various world championship events

www.cyclingweekly.com

Seems a bit too much, that the shadiest team is also a major sponsor of cyclings governing body.

It's hiding in plain sight. Totally legal, and obviously dodgy.

So many pro sports are ultra corrupt at the top. I mean ... IOC? FIFA? The latter is so obviously problematic and yet seems almost untouchable. Truly crazy stuff.

 

[Extinction]

It's hiding in plain sight. Totally legal, and obviously dodgy.

So many pro sports are ultra corrupt at the top. I mean ... IOC? FIFA? The latter is so obviously problematic and yet seems almost untouchable. Truly crazy stuff.

This is the end, my friend, the end, my friend, my friend....ohhh yeaaah!