The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

[Salvarani]

Disappointing performance from Pablo Torres whom I picked precisely because he was doing these Spanish races.

I pity the fools who didn't pick Kron.

I think his result yesterday was actually alright and I didnt expect much from these first races at all, but each to his own.

 

[Panda Claws]

I don't know. The result itself isn't that bad, but I thought these were among the races that UAE would outright give him leadership in, given how many cooks there are in that kitchen. Of course, there'll be more Spanish races but I do hope he'll start picking up some points there.

 

[Salvarani]

I don't know. The result itself isn't that bad, but I thought these were among the races that UAE would outright give him leadership in, given how many cooks there are in that kitchen. Of course, there'll be more Spanish races but I do hope he'll start picking up some points there.

I think you have him misunderstood, if that is the case, on what type of rider he is and that he would have leadership for these races.

His case is more about finishing top 20 and top 10 in some stage-races during the season, hopefully he will do some races with a weaker GC-field where he could fight for a top 5 as well.

 

[ingsve]

I think you have him misunderstood, if that is the case, on what type of rider he is and that he would have leadership for these races.

His case is more about finishing top 20 and top 10 in some stage-races during the season, hopefully he will do some races with a weaker GC-field where he could fight for a top 5 as well.

Ya, he should ideally be sent to races like Tour of Slovenia, Tour of Turkey, Giro del Abruzzo where he was 3rd last year, Sibiu Tour etc. And then a few WT stage races in between.

 

[will-10]

You can, however, be happy that Brennan is beginning to look like a terrible pick. I guess if he will really ride the Surf Coast Classic and Cadel, there's hope that the Australian adventure does not end like a complete disaster, but tonight and Thursday have definitely been very discouraging.

No-one is a terrible pick on January 24th

 

[postmanhat]

Disappointing performance from Pablo Torres whom I picked precisely because he was doing these Spanish races.

I pity the fools who didn't pick Kron.

Please don't curse it! His crash magnet seems to have been affected by the sun, and is currently heading for his best ever GC result...

And please ride safely and sensibly tomorrow Mr Brenner/Zubeldia.

 

[Netserk]

No-one is a terrible pick on January 24th

simon yates

 

[tobydawq]

No-one is a terrible pick on January 24th

Fair enough. But one could have hoped for triple digit points from him at Tour Down Under and the schedule that has been announced is less than ideal because the Vuelta blocks a lot of good point scoring opportunities in the autumn. But hopefully, more races will be added.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Fair enough. But one could have hoped for triple digit points from him at Tour Down Under and the schedule that has been announced is less than ideal because the Vuelta blocks a lot of good point scoring opportunities in the autumn. But hopefully, more races will be added.

You have got me worrying that none of my riders scoring any points yet is a bad thing. I was sitting here thinking, no worries, they will all come good in the summer and I will score big. January doesn't matter. Already I am near the bottom of the standings..