Team Jumbo-Visma

[CyclistAbi]

Hopefully. As i do imagine that if all goes well in a year or two Pogačar will need a strong team, to win GT races.

 

[gregrowlerson]

I just can't possibly imagine Bernal being forced to help Froome before getting his own chance.

I hope that it happens, if only for the forum's sake

Now I'm wondering what would have happened if Alberto was waiting for Lance on Verbier!

 

[CyclistAbi]

The Contador and Armstrong situation was specific. Armstrong came out of retirement and Contador for sure didn't feel Armstrong is the highest in the hierarchy at Astana. Armstrong would have to earn that first and that usually can take a couple of years.

P.S. Anyway, there is a slim chance Froome will be able to cope, when it comes to GC, therefore i feel that Thomas and Bernal will mostly be racing for themselves. Not sure what the team will do, when in doubt.

 

[topt]

2019 Vuelta. Titled La Familia

thanks for this, great docu

 

[topt]

thanks for this, great docu

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kFKq2i88C4


its on ytb now

 

[CyclistAbi]

Amazing.

 

[topt]

Amazing.

yeah, its crazy how much luck you also need to win a GT

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

lol

pulled due to copyright ownership or something. That went fast.

 

[johnymax]

yeah, its crazy how much luck you also need to win a GT

Yeah. Fantastic documentary. So many things have to go right for you to win a GT. I really think to win a GT is one of the hardest things in sport in general.

 

[Lequack]

lol

pulled due to copyright ownership or something. That went fast.

I think you can watch the documentary on their website, although you have to register, which is kind of annoying:

Watch the documentary 'La Familia' here

Watch the documentary 'La Familia' about the Vuelta win of Primoz Roglic after registering below. Our embedded media team followed our riders and staff for almost four weeks closely. A unique look in the team.

www.teamjumbovisma.com

 

[Carols]

Is the documentary on the Jumbo-Visma website (behind a "free membership required" wall) they advertised via email yesterday new? It's a behind the scenes look a the team during the 2019 Vuelta. Titled La Familia.

Excellent, Thank You!

 

[Lequack]

No more Pioneer power meters for Jumbo Visma it seems. I think they switched to garmin now.

Pioneer Exits Power Meter Business as Shimano Buys Their Cycling Business

Pioneer announced today that as part of an agreement with Shimano, quietly penned back in December, they’ll be exiting the cycling business. That includes ending their power meter and bike computer product sales. Shimano has purchased unknown assets in conjunction

www.dcrainmaker.com

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

INEOS DS Lancaster rubbing salt in the wounds, and rightly so:

Jumbo-Visma's early Tour selection complicated by 'spanner in the works' says Lancaster

'The competition is great' says Ineos DS of upgraded Dutch squad

www.cyclingnews.com

"Announcing the Tour team early seems to be a new tactic that teams are using and Jumbo-Visma's a good example of that," Brett Lancaster, sports director for Team Ineos at the Tour de la Provence said, "but if you get problems that's a tough one."

"Of course, a spanner in the works won't help," the Australian said of Jumbo-Visma's predicament. "But it's about managing that. We take it week by week, looking at the form riders. We take a serious approach to how we select our teams."

 

[CyclistAbi]

In my opinion TJV did a good job, announcing first and early. You can get away with that if you have a strong team. It helps to strengthen the internal team hierarchy and the team can focus on other things. TJV tactical position wasn't compromised, as TJV can still select just about any tactics, and none of that was revealed yet. Injuries and health issues are something no team can predict up front. You have to deal with that if and when it happens. If that had to happen, it is a good thing TJV is dealing with this at the beginning of the season. They can still make the adjustments needed, to get all of them to Tour 2020 in a good shape.

 

[Lequack]

After Dumoulin and Kruijswik delaying their season start, now Laurens De Plus also got sick.

 

[JosephK]

After Dumoulin and Kruijswik delaying their season start, now Laurens De Plus also got sick.

Wow. I suppose it's better to get sick now than later. DePlus is strong enough in both the climbs and time trials to be a possible GC contender in the near future, I think. All contingent on not being sick, of course.

 

[Red Rick]

I think Ineos will defeat Jumbo by sneezing into Jumbo's general direction

 

[Boes]

I think Ineos will defeat Jumbo by sneezing into Jumbo's general direction

I lol'ed

 

[Bonimenier]

And he isn't even on trainings camp with some other TJV-riders on Tenerife where the Corona-virus started to spread.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Eight days left for the fist highlight of the season. Hopefully no health related issues will get involved.

 

[Lequack]

Nice view for a home training,

Full article: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/riders-put-in-mammoth-virtual-rides-during-coronavirus-lockdown/

 

[RedheadDane]

Eight days left for the fist highlight of the season. Hopefully no health related issues will get involved.

For ***'s sake, man! You jinxed it...

 

[sir fly]

For ***'s sake, man! You jinxed it...

Paris - Nice took place, so technically...

 

[CyclistAbi]

The whole coronavirus situation is really sad ATM. And as long as the state of pandemic is declared pro cyclist can i guess train indoor, at best. I am still optimistic about the Tour. Hopefully things will start to turn around around April or more likely around May.

 

[Lequack]

Here's another one. A bit less spectacular of a view I guess.