The main thing is Ewan made the final - Would have helped if he had a lead out rider for the last 1.4km - He is reliant on Mezgec who is not at this race, in the last km - Additionally he goes best on a slightly uphill finish.
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Sometimes it works because they get a clear run and don't have to go around other riders. Plenty of sprinters do the same. It's just about positioning in the final two hundred metres. Of course with a headwind it wouldn't be so sensible.
Strawberry_Jams said:
Sometimes it works because they get a clear run and don't have to go around other riders. Plenty of sprinters do the same. It's just about positioning in the final two hundred metres. Of course with a headwind it wouldn't be so sensible.
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"We are going to the Tour with a sprinter. There will probably only be two sprints in the first week. On those occasions we want to aim for victory with Caleb Ewan."
https://www.lottosoudal.be/en/news/tiesj-benoot-looking-forward-grand-départ-brussels
This timeAlexandre B. said:
"We are going to the Tour with a sprinter. There will probably only be two sprints in the first week. On those occasions we want to aim for victory with Caleb Ewan."
https://www.lottosoudal.be/en/news/tiesj-benoot-looking-forward-grand-départ-brussels
An inform Ewan will be a chance to win a stage at the TDF- He can get over a lumpy finale similar to the second stage Valverde won at the 2018 Vuelta - Apparently he was direct in informing the team of the program he wants for 2019 - His trick is to make sure he peaks at the right time ashe isn't the type of rider who can hold his peak for long.
Okay... this might be a bit weird, but look at this picture.
Is it just me, or does he look even smaller in Lotto-Soudal clothes? Or maybe it's just because I'm not used to seeing a midget-sized rider in Lotto-Soudal clothes…
Is it just me, or does he look even smaller in Lotto-Soudal clothes? Or maybe it's just because I'm not used to seeing a midget-sized rider in Lotto-Soudal clothes…
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The finish where Valverde defeated Sagan (a better climber than Ewan) was the same length but 6.7% with the final gradients being the steepest. Huge difference.
But I do think Ewan can win on Hatta Dam. It's short enough for him to still be powerful.
Old news, I know.. but Ewan can't win on a finish like that. The Alcalá de Guadaira finale was 750 m but only at 4%.yaco said:
The finish where Valverde defeated Sagan (a better climber than Ewan) was the same length but 6.7% with the final gradients being the steepest. Huge difference.
But I do think Ewan can win on Hatta Dam. It's short enough for him to still be powerful.
Ewan has showed some improvement in the classics. He shouldn't lack motivation after what happened last season.
Apparently Ewan will bypass the Criterium at the Aussie National's to focus on the RR in which he has a chance - He's got stronger each year and it's a pity he has no idea how to ride on cobbles - Perfect sprint finish for Ewan is 3 to 4% for the last 500 metres.
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Well Ewan has a good record in slightly uphill finishes and is decent in longer races.
Red Rick said:
Well Ewan has a good record in slightly uphill finishes and is decent in longer races.
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It doesn't help that his seat post slipped in the first race of Bay Series either. But yes, Ewan is tiny :lol:RedheadDane said:
Tim Booth said:
A bit of a surprise as Ewan can't hold his peaks for long periods - Think the TDF/Vuelta would have been a better option - The tougher sprint finishes in the Vuelta suit his characteristics.
He looks to be in good shape already so early. Finally I get to see him ride when the season really kicks in.
Koronin said:
Anyway Ewan will be doing 85 race days this year which is well up on his average of 55 days.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ewan-takes-first-uci-win-with-lotto-soudal-on-hatta-dam/
That guy weighs 67 kgs??
I always thought the reason he was so terrible on the cobbles was that he was tiny. But he is 5-6 kgs heavier than Valverde who goes great on the cobbles. Also heavier than Nibali and Fuglsang.
I would have thought he was lighter. But then again, I'm not really a part of the Cyclingnews Forum Weight Watchers Committee (there seriously are three double letters in that word?!).
That guy weighs 67 kgs??
I always thought the reason he was so terrible on the cobbles was that he was tiny. But he is 5-6 kgs heavier than Valverde who goes great on the cobbles. Also heavier than Nibali and Fuglsang.
I would have thought he was lighter. But then again, I'm not really a part of the Cyclingnews Forum Weight Watchers Committee (there seriously are three double letters in that word?!).
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Riding good on cobbles probably has a lot to do with technique and having the engine/endurance. Ewan is also just 24, he could still improve. Like seen today. Not many thought he could be able to win that.
tobydawq said:
Riding good on cobbles probably has a lot to do with technique and having the engine/endurance. Ewan is also just 24, he could still improve. Like seen today. Not many thought he could be able to win that.
yaco said:
Some things is always a first. He been pro for a few years now though, but we will see if it affects him.
As a junior in Australia, Ewan won an ITT title and was about the best climber - Allbeit that juniors are different to seniors - Ewan has shown no capacity to ride on cobbles which is a shame - Some riders just can't do it.
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Ewan wasn't about the best climber, there were a good few guys better than him. He was good enough to make it to most finishes thoughyaco said:
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Good cobbles riders tend to be much heavier than Ewan though some climbers seem to do okay on them. McEwen never had much success on the cobbles either and he was bigger than Caleb. Of course it's not just about weight.
yaco said:
Good cobbles riders tend to be much heavier than Ewan though some climbers seem to do okay on them. McEwen never had much success on the cobbles either and he was bigger than Caleb. Of course it's not just about weight.
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Learn how to surf a peloton until Caden Evans showed him how, but by that time his career was already 3/4 over
I think in McEwens book he said he didn’t reallymovingtarget said:
Learn how to surf a peloton until Caden Evans showed him how, but by that time his career was already 3/4 over
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How odd. McEwen was always a good bike handler and never needed a sprint train.
Scarponi said:
How odd. McEwen was always a good bike handler and never needed a sprint train.
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