The 2026 CQ Ranking Manager Thread

[Salvarani]

Encouraging signs for (the many) Cosnefroy owners, however. After having looked less than impressive in his first races, he showed a lot of grit today by getting the fourth place after having looked like the weakest rider for a while in the 10 man chasing group.

Think he may just have needed some warm-up races after being out for most of last season.

 

[Squire]

Encouraging signs for (the many) Cosnefroy owners, however. After having looked less than impressive in his first races, he showed a lot of grit today by getting the fourth place after having looked like the weakest rider for a while in the 10 man chasing group.

I'm also encouraged. Even though he's very popular, it would have been annoying to have a somewhat costly pick not doing much, especially since I wasn't as convinced when picking him as his popularity should suggest.

I actually thought he looked like one of the strongest in the group. The UAE riders took turns covering attacks and being annoying by forcing other riders to close gaps, and I thought whenever Cosnefroy had to do something, he looked really comfortable.

 

[tobydawq]

I'm also encouraged. Even though he's very popular, it would have been annoying to have a somewhat costly pick not doing much, especially since I wasn't as convinced when picking him as his popularity should suggest.

I actually thought he looked like one of the strongest in the group. The UAE riders took turns covering attacks and being annoying by forcing other riders to close gaps, and I thought whenever Cosnefroy had to do something, he looked really comfortable.

Hmm, I just thought he looked like he was hanging on for dear life quite early.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

We are 48 that have the combo of Van Gils and Cosnefroy, but there's a silver lining for 47 of us since Rufs is the only one who also has Christen.

 

[Squire]

Hmm, I just thought he looked like he was hanging on for dear life quite early.

After seeing how easily he covered some of the attacks and his positioning near the front around the time when Hermans, Vermeersch, Mohoric and Pellizzari pushed the pace, I was quite certain he'd finish among the best of the chase group. Didn't notice much hanging on, but maybe he went through a rough patch at some point. Anyway, he should be good for some points in the upcoming weeks to make us feel better for picking him even if he won't make much of a difference.