The Jai Hindley thread

[EddyMazzoleni]

Amazing old style coup d'etat. Unfortunately i don't think he can withstand the fury of the fisherman.

 

[jmdirt]

Congrats young man!
Stage win...check
Yellow jersey...check

 

[Skijumper Roglic fan]

Unbelievably not even today too many people seem to take him serious.

He‘s a year better than he was as winner of the Giro!… He‘s in pole position now, and will want to win this TdF, which profile suits him perfectly.

That’s Hindley vs Vingegaard now, and the advantage is with Hindley…

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Interesting new tactic from him. He usually takes the jersey on the last mountain stage. We'll see if it works out for him. Great ride from him though, even if he got a bit lucky with the JV/UAE mind games.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Jai is in good position and as a Giro winner can't be dismissed. The route suits him. The only issue i see is he got the jersey too early. If he could give it away to some other non GC team. That would then likely improve his chances to reclaim it further down the road. As this Tour has only started.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

I did give him a bit of criticism for not being the most exciting rider in the world before, but even then it must be mentioned that though he won an awful Giro (though not as bad as this year's), in the two stages where it really kicked off, it was largely him and his team at the helm and taking responsibility for it. I honestly cannot believe or understand how much he is being underestimated. I think he's one of the favourites if not the outright favourite to round out the podium assuming the big two make it to Paris, and even if he crashes out tomorrow his Tour is already a success.

 

[Reynard]

I think we shouldn't get too overexcited with giving Jai a shot at winning against Jonas. Jonas was just so unbelievably good today... if Jumbo wants to force the issue at the Tourmalet and Jonas is in the same shape as today (+ a rider ahead to help in the downhill and beyond) we could see jonas not only in yellow but also with a Pogi 2021 lead.

The stage win is big, one day in yellow is a nice experience but Jai & the Team should focus on the competition for the third place and maybe they can also pressure Pogi in terrain that is favourable to Jai. But Pogi wasn't bad today... Jonas was just superman - so stay the course for the podium jai and don't overextend yourself.

 

[Cookster15]

So after Pog's implosion today. Jai gives me something to cheer for. Great to see him and Bora back. I hope Hindley recovers tonight and can hang with Vingeagard and company tomorrow (won't be easy). If he does, he is a genuine podium shot.

 

[Salvarani]

Both Hindley and Vinge are born in the same year.

Hindley finished 2nd in the Giro in 2020. Vinge 2nd in Tour 2021.

Both won their first GT last year.

Random, but just found it a bit interesting.

 

[Bolder]

I did give him a bit of criticism for not being the most exciting rider in the world before, but even then it must be mentioned that though he won an awful Giro (though not as bad as this year's), in the two stages where it really kicked off, it was largely him and his team at the helm and taking responsibility for it. I honestly cannot believe or understand how much he is being underestimated. I think he's one of the favourites if not the outright favourite to round out the podium assuming the big two make it to Paris, and even if he crashes out tomorrow his Tour is already a success.

Without Mas and Carapaz he should be an odds on favorite to podium. Especially because Buchmann seems to have recovered his mojo.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

I don’t understand. Lots of “He should be a favorite for a podium position; “He’s being underrated, clearly a podium contender,” etc. Actually, basically the entire forum picked him in the poll to be “best of the rest.” Of course he’s the favorite for third place. Who are these doubters you guys are referencing?

 

[42x16ss]

I don’t understand. Lots of “He should be a favorite for a podium position; “He’s being underrated, clearly a podium contender,” etc. Actually, basically the entire forum picked him in the poll to be “best of the rest.” Of course he’s the favorite for third place. Who are these doubters you guys are referencing?

Mainstream cycling media. People who actually watch races aren't as surprised. CN did have Hindley third favourite heading in though TBF.

 

[42x16ss]

Had Hindley rounding out the podium but didn't expect this. Vingegaard should have an advantage but still needs to be careful

 

[Cookster15]

Without Mas and Carapaz he should be an odds on favorite to podium. Especially because Buchmann seems to have recovered his mojo.

Even with Mas and Carapaz he’d be in with a big shot to podium. Good point about Buchmann too - gives Bora strength to counter Jumbo.

 

[Scarponi]

I don’t understand. Lots of “He should be a favorite for a podium position; “He’s being underrated, clearly a podium contender,” etc. Actually, basically the entire forum picked him in the poll to be “best of the rest.” Of course he’s the favorite for third place. Who are these doubters you guys are referencing?

Exactly, he’s the 5th best GT rider in the world and two of them aren’t here. Naturally he would be favourite for the podium.

 

[dazaau]

Great display by Jai Hindley. I think he was already the favourite for third, but we now have to think about who is the favourite for second given he leads pogacar by 1:40 or so. Unless pogi can really turn things around I think it is clear Jonas is on another planet and Jai has enough to be a real good chance for second.

Anything is possible now though, great position to be in and he can now suck Jonas and JV wheels and take any opportunites that present themselves.

 

[Red Rick]

Hindley didn't attack, he just responded to an attack by Geraint Thomas in @Gigs_98 GT power rankings

 

[42x16ss]

Even with Mas and Carapaz he’d be in with a big shot to podium. Good point about Buchmann too - gives Bora strength to counter Jumbo.

Not just Buchmann - Konrad, Jungels and even Pollitt are decent support

 

[gregrowlerson]

Hindley clearly proving now to be a much better three week rider than Porte, and perhaps he will soon out achieve Evans (though he is helped by lack of time trialling in today's GT's).

 

[42x16ss]

Hindley clearly proving now to be a much better three week rider than Porte, and perhaps he will soon out achieve Evans (though he is helped by lack of time trialling in today's GT's).

Definitely a sharper climber than Evans

 

[Cookster15]

Hindley clearly proving now to be a much better three week rider than Porte, and perhaps he will soon out achieve Evans (though he is helped by lack of time trialling in today's GT's).

It will tough to beat Evans level in week 3 of the 2011 TdF. Even disregarding the penultimate TT Evans was super strong for the final 5 stages before Paris. Porte wasn’t too shabby either when he podiumed in 2020.
But if Hindley can stay strong until the end who knows what that might mean for GC. We will obviously know more about his chances after tomorrow.

 

[SafeBet]

Masterpiece by Bora and Hindley!
Jai is such a classy rider, I hope he can stay in contention for the overall win until the end (although I fear he could pay for the effort already today).

 

[theyoungest]

Masterpiece by Bora and Hindley!
Jai is such a classy rider, I hope he can stay in contention for the overall win until the end (although I fear he could pay for the effort already today).

He didn't have to put in too much effort, except for the final climb of course. He didn't really work in the break. I think he should be alright. Whether that keeps him in contention for the win, he'd have to follow Vingegaard which I think will be a bit difficult.

 

[StryderHells]

Definitely a sharper climber than Evans

Agree! Evans was a good stage race TT’r and could perform in one day races, Hindley certainly has more of a kick on the climbs.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Hopefully he switches into deep Giro mode. Lasting deep into week three. Then all bets are off.