Team Ineos Discussion thread

[RedheadDane]

Not in a race, but I did once run up and down some stairs with my bike in Germany, because I couldn't figure out the right way to get round a roadblock.

Running up and down stairs would most definitely be a bad strategic choice; then you'd just be back where you started.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Running up and down stairs would most definitely be a bad strategic choice; then you'd just be back where you started.

Well, surprisingly enough, that was also what actually happened!
And I've been stuck here ever since.

 

[tobydawq]

Well, surprisingly enough, that was also what actually happened!
And I've been stuck here ever since.

Many riders have become world champion by ending up the same place where they started the race.

 

[RedheadDane]

Well, surprisingly enough, that was also what actually happened!
And I've been stuck here ever since.

Did BlueRoads kidnap you, and put you in a time loop?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Many riders have become world champion by ending up the same place where they started the race.

I just have to wait for a WC to come around these parts then.
There's a campsite nearby, if I remember correctly, so perhaps one of those magic motorhomes will appear one day.

Did BlueRoads kidnap you, and put you in a time loop?

I believe I've avoided her thus far, but whether I can keep that up is anyone's guess, really.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Just as well as taking a poop break at the bottom of a mountain is not a good strategy.

I just have to wait for a WC to come around these parts then.
There's a campsite nearby, if I remember correctly, so perhaps one of those magic motorhomes will appear one day.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

So what is Ineos' strategy to beat Pog&Rog now? Billy was crushed in rain last year while Thomas crashes in every race. Maybe nails scattering will do.

 

[CyclistAbi]

I would say Ineos might go after signing some fresh talent. Considering the situation on the "market" i doubt that would make any immediate impact. Hence a combination of cyclist such as Thomas, Carapaz and Yates will have to do. Last year i was for example pleasantly surprised by the progress Yates made. Another strength Ineos possess is they often get the tactics right.

 

[stonerider]

Tom Pidcock is now the CX World Champion. That will go nicely with his Olympic Gold. Finally Ineos has an exciting racer on their roster.

 

[Breezy1985]

Would it be possible for Ineos to bend the rules by giving Bernal a "consultant" job and taking on a new rider for the year ?

 

[Mayomaniac]

Would it be possible for Ineos to bend the rules by giving Bernal a "consultant" job and taking on a new rider for the year ?

Who can you still sign at this point? Maybe some random CT Sputnik, but they usually don't perform when they have to deal with the "regulations" that you have at PCT and WT level...

 

[Escarabajo]

Would it be possible for Ineos to bend the rules by giving Bernal a "consultant" job and taking on a new rider for the year ?

What stops Ineos for hiring whoever they want at any time? I don't understand.

 

[will-10]

What stops Ineos for hiring whoever they want at any time? I don't understand.

Squad size limits

 

[Escarabajo]

Squad size limits

Oh. I forgot about that. Thanks.

 

[Mayomaniac]

According to Tosatto Carapaz and Tao will still be their gc riders for the Giro.
Source: https://www.tuttobiciweb.it/article...atto-intervista-bernal-ganna-carapaz.-viviani
I guess that maybe Porte will ride the Tour instead, but I don't expect too many big changes.

 

[stonerider]

According to Tosatto Carapaz and Tao will still be their gc riders for the Giro.
Source: https://www.tuttobiciweb.it/article...atto-intervista-bernal-ganna-carapaz.-viviani
I guess that maybe Porte will ride the Tour instead, but I don't expect too many big changes.

Carapaz will do well at the Giro...Tao is overrated.

 

[AlfaLum]

Tao cant be overrated because everybody acts like hè is one of the worst riders of the peloton.

 

[stonerider]

Tao cant be overrated because everybody acts like hè is one of the worst riders of the peloton.

I'm sure he'll develop into a good domestique if he keeps working at it.

 

[will-10]

I'm sure he'll develop into a good domestique if he keeps working at it.

And if not, at least he'll have one more Giro win than those pushing the narrative on here

 

[stonerider]

And if not, at least he'll have one more Giro win than those pushing the narrative on here

Tao played a good domestique for Carlos Rodriguez Cano in today's stage. Tao was able to hold on until the final climb.

 

[AlfaLum]

Tao played a good domestique for Carlos Rodriguez Cano in today's stage. Tao was able to hold on until the final climb.

There will be a few moments in this season or the next where i will come back to haunt you with these quotes.

 

[Red Rick]

And if not, at least he'll have one more Giro win than those pushing the narrative on here

I never had Rohan Dennis carry me to one

 

[Bonimenier]

I never had Rohan Dennis carry me to one

Not yet. Your time will come.

 

[YavorD]

I never had Rohan Dennis carry me to one

That said, if not for Denis, Kelderman would've probably been GT winner.

 

[will-10]

I never had Rohan Dennis carry me to one

You tellin' me a teammate helped someone win a race? Say it ain't so