Teams & Riders The Lorenzo Finn is not actually a Finn thread

[Brullnux]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1971850505338139000

Surely Remco isn't passing judgment on intelligence

 

[Red Rick]

Surely Remco isn't passing judgment on intelligence

It's an indictment, really

I also read that his favorite rider is Geraint Thomas.

In short, it's not looking good for the kid.

 

[Brullnux]

Oh I didn't realise he knew ball like that. An 18 year old preferring G to Evenepoel and Pogacar must be protected and supported.

 

[Red Rick]

He is in fact Italian.

FINN, WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP THOUGHTS. "THERE'S NO RUSH, BUT..."

Under-23 world champion declines WorldTour move to remain in Red Bull development squad

www.tuttobiciweb.it

"Sinner or Musetti"
"I choose Andy Murray"

He may in fact not be quite so Italian

 

[MLKarlos]

Apparently broken wrist After todays crash

 

[MLKarlos]

FRATTURA DEL POLSO PER FINN DOPO LA CADUTA AL TOUR OF THE ALPS

Il ligure è finito per terra ad inizio tappa

www.tuttobiciweb.it

 

[Brullnux]

Tbf, a broken wrist isn't the worst injury for a cyclist to get. It is a shame because I think Tour of the Alps was one of his biggest goals this year, but he might be back in time for the baby Giro with his form affected but not that badly

 

[Tim Cahill]

Bora are wasting his time, he is already better than U23 level and should be having a crack at the Vuelta shepherding Roglic round and maybe going for a stage or two. I suspect they are doing it because they already have too many chiefs in the team.

There is no competition at Avenir, the decent guys are either a bit too young or have already moved up and beating an injured Mateo Ramirez and one of the Rafferty's won't do anything for him, other than everyone posting that video of Michael Owen smashing in goals from 6 yards against an infant.

'GYEEEEEEED IN THERE!'

 

[Brullnux]

From what I remember, it was Finn's choice to do another year at U23 level. Wanted to show off the rainbow jersey and win a bit, and I think there isn't much harm in keeping a lighter training/racing load at 19 (in terms of long term success or motivation). Keep it low-key and low pressure.

Hopefully he will do another pro stage race or two given this started so well and got cut short. Something like Burgos, l'Avenir, then an Italian autumn and WC/EC.