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Arredondo said:He's an old man mentally.
We all know he isn't A-material for GT's. But from being 6th in Romandie to getting dropped by 80 guys in a medium mountain stage in a couple of weaks time, that's just not normal. It has to be mentally: BMC should protect him and let him work for Porte for a couple of years.
Maybe then he founds back his happiness on the bike.
Im actually thinking about bringing a cardboard sign with "make TJVG great again!" written on it to the start of stage 19 just to see the reaction of the whole team.Hugo Koblet said:I lol'ed :lol:Mayomaniac said:Trump really needs to make TJVG great again
lenric said:He must go to Sky to cure his Bilharzia.
movingtarget said:Dekker_Tifosi said:BMC probably wonders why they are paying Van Garderen so much
They are counting the days till his contract ends and looking for a replacement I bet. Wiser heads would pay him out early and say thanks but no thanks. They have Hermans and Dennis but they need another experienced competitive GT rider in the mentor role and someone who can actually compete for the podium. Those are not easy to find as the podium is usually dominated by the same bunch of riders. Dennis will probably ride more with Porte but Porte only ever rides one GT per year. Money is always an issue as well.
DanielSong39 said:Based on his performances I don't think he is able to compete in Grand Tours anymore. Looks like an abandon is coming.
Moviefan1203 said:Man, you guys are cruel. He's a human being. Having said that, it will be best for both parties if he and BMC go their separate ways after the season. He has tons of talent, but Tejay obviously needs a fresh start in a different team.
yaco said:movingtarget said:Dekker_Tifosi said:BMC probably wonders why they are paying Van Garderen so much
They are counting the days till his contract ends and looking for a replacement I bet. Wiser heads would pay him out early and say thanks but no thanks. They have Hermans and Dennis but they need another experienced competitive GT rider in the mentor role and someone who can actually compete for the podium. Those are not easy to find as the podium is usually dominated by the same bunch of riders. Dennis will probably ride more with Porte but Porte only ever rides one GT per year. Money is always an issue as well.
You are spot on with your post - There are a few GC guys off contract this year, so BMC should fill one of those two roles mentioned in your post.
Tons ot talent? I saw glimpses of that talent in Dauphine 2015, but other than that, I think he has been pretty unspectacular going up against good WT-level competition.Moviefan1203 said:Man, you guys are cruel. He's a human being. Having said that, it will be best for both parties if he and BMC go their separate ways after the season. He has tons of talent, but Tejay obviously needs a fresh start in a different team.
Valv.Piti said:Tons ot talent? I saw glimpses of that talent in Dauphine 2015, but other than that, I think he has been pretty unspectacular going up against good WT-level competition.Moviefan1203 said:Man, you guys are cruel. He's a human being. Having said that, it will be best for both parties if he and BMC go their separate ways after the season. He has tons of talent, but Tejay obviously needs a fresh start in a different team.