Teams & Riders Team Visma - Lease a Bike

[ingsve]

I find it interesting that Cian Uijtdebroeks is not in the Giro roster this year and likely not in the Tour roster either.

Visma mentions in the press day that they have changed their racing schedule somewhat this season to create a program below the WT where their youngsters have a chance to win races at an early age. My guess is that Uijtdebroeks has been relegated to the group of young riders this year so he'll likely have a much easier racing schedule where he has a chance to perhaps win some 2.1 or 2.PS stage races rather than only riding WT one week races or GTs like last year and before.

 

[Netserk]

I find it interesting that Cian Uijtdebroeks is not in the Giro roster this year and likely not in the Tour roster either.

Visma mentions in the press day that they have changed their racing schedule somewhat this season to create a program below the WT where their youngsters have a chance to win races at an early age. My guess is that Uijtdebroeks has been relegated to the group of young riders this year so he'll likely have a much easier racing schedule where he has a chance to perhaps win some 2.1 or 2.PS stage races rather than only riding WT one week races or GTs like last year and before.

Sensible for the long term. Last year was a rough year with a lot on his plate, so a cautious approach should better allow him to fully recover.

 

[ingsve]

Sensible for the long term. Last year was a rough year with a lot on his plate, so a cautious approach should better allow him to fully recover.

Just saw his spring schedule was just released though. He starts with Oman but after that it's all one week WT races with Tirreno, Romandie and Suisse so similar to the last 2 seasons other than no Giro.

 

[Netserk]

I guess Kuss and Tulett will lead the team in Itzulia.

 

[Bolder]

Sensible for the long term. Last year was a rough year with a lot on his plate, so a cautious approach should better allow him to fully recover.

He probably needs a reset.

 

[Unchained]

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=we2M9xGB6vo


Wow!! Sepp who ? Grand Tour winner, not shown or mentioned.. at all!!
Director goes over more than half dozen positive things, riders, proclaimed organization objectives, video gives rider feedback , male and female talk about personal, team outlook, short and long-term goals.
Kuss not in the mix.
Cycling News with today's feature saying not being in the public eye is best strategy for Sepp..all makes sense if bike racing was done in private,
Super disappointing that winning a major 3 week stage race, an objective for everyone and Visma and Kuss have zero momentum because of it.. Secret leadership? If his self confidence and abilities need to be kept secretly, secret weapon.. Ok we will see..

 

[ingsve]

Faun-Ardeche
Faun Drome
Tour du Jura
Tour dey Doubs
Coppi e Bartali
Tour of Slovenia

These were all added to Cian Uijtdebroeks schedule. That's more in line with what I was expecting for the youngsters. I hope we'll see something similar for Jörgen Nordhagen.

 

[Netserk]

Faun-Ardeche
Faun Drome
Tour du Jura
Tour dey Doubs
Coppi e Bartali
Tour of Slovenia

These were all added to Cian Uijtdebroeks schedule. That's more in line with what I was expecting for the youngsters. I hope we'll see something similar for Jörgen Nordhagen.

I take it that the 'ø' is a hassle on a Swedish keyboard?

 

[ingsve]

I take it that the 'ø' is a hassle on a Swedish keyboard?

What do you mean. ÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖÖ

 

[Netserk]

Naively, I thought a Norwegian wouldn't succumb to Swedish norms (just kidding).

 

[ingsve]

Naively, I thought a Norwegian wouldn't succumb to Swedish norms (just kidding).

I think I would need to use an ascii code to generate that on my keyboard. But it's the exact same letter so there is no need.

 

[saunaking]

I find it interesting that Cian Uijtdebroeks is not in the Giro roster this year and likely not in the Tour roster either.

Visma mentions in the press day that they have changed their racing schedule somewhat this season to create a program below the WT where their youngsters have a chance to win races at an early age. My guess is that Uijtdebroeks has been relegated to the group of young riders this year so he'll likely have a much easier racing schedule where he has a chance to perhaps win some 2.1 or 2.PS stage races rather than only riding WT one week races or GTs like last year and before.

Has anyone so young ever been washed up before?

 

[ingsve]

Has anyone so young ever been washed up before?

Not all roads are straight.

If it wasn't for that Vuelta finish then expectations probably wouldn't be so high to begin with.

 

[tobydawq]

Not all roads are straight.

If it wasn't for that Vuelta finish then expectations probably wouldn't be so high to begin with.

He was already labeled an improved version of Remco years before that. Which was of course utterly bizarre but there you go.

 

[Berniece]

Has anyone so young ever been washed up before?

Why washed up? There's a clear reason for him underperforming

 

[Gargamel35]

I believe, he had a pinched nerve in back and a lot of problems with riding because of it. I don't know how long but probably all season. So i would give him a pass for now. They solved the problem so he should be at his best this year and doing good in less hard races could boost his confidence high.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Van Baarle again... This is more than just bad luck. He probably is missing confidence on his bike and he should reevaluate his weight. He falls and brakes a bone automatically

 

[Wyndbrook]

I believe Jumbo have a 'group of experts' who analyse every one of their riders crashes with an aim of reducing future crashes and aiding recovery.
Not sure if Van Barle is the perfect subject or just gives them nightmares.

 

[AmRacer]

I believe Jumbo have a 'group of experts' who analyse every one of their riders crashes with an aim of reducing future crashes and aiding recovery.
Not sure if Van Barle is the perfect subject or just gives them nightmares.

They had Rogla....

 

[YavorD]

They had Rogla....

And Kruijswijk and Kelderman as well.
Imagine how much more they would crash without the Visma experts?

 

[proffate]

I've always found as a rule of thumb it's best if you don't let go of the bars when falling. That helps you roll onto your back rather than *kersplat* with hand outstretched. Maybe they should duct tape these guys' hands to the drops.

 

[Red Rick]

They had Rogla....

Roglic is built of adamantium compared to the likes of Van Baarle and Kelderman.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

And Kruijswijk and Kelderman as well.
Imagine how much more they would crash without the Visma experts?

Show some respect to Robert gesink who paved the way for these younger guys to shine. An expert in snapping collarbones

 

[ingsve]

I've always found as a rule of thumb it's best if you don't let go of the bars when falling. That helps you roll onto your back rather than *kersplat* with hand outstretched. Maybe they should duct tape these guys' hands to the drops.

Isn't that how you fracture shoulder blades instead?

 

[tobydawq]

I've always found as a rule of thumb it's best if you don't let go of the bars when falling. That helps you roll onto your back rather than *kersplat* with hand outstretched. Maybe they should duct tape these guys' hands to the drops.

I believe this is why so many break their collarbones. But yeah, maybe preferable to hands.