Teams & Riders The official Egan Bernal is the new Egan Bernal thread

[CyclistAbi]

But then again we might not necessarily see a JV choo choo train. Could be some samba and cha-cha-cha will influence this years Tour edition.

We'll see.

 

[Escarabajo]

So it is clear, Bernal won't be at the Tour:

Egan Bernal will not race 2021 Tour de France

Colombian may head to Vuelta a España, with Olympics uncertain due to back pain

www.cyclingnews.com

Let him finish this race please before they ask him.

 

[Rollthedice]

So it is clear, Bernal won't be at the Tour:

Egan Bernal will not race 2021 Tour de France

Colombian may head to Vuelta a España, with Olympics uncertain due to back pain

www.cyclingnews.com

Let him finish this race please before they ask him.

Double Giro-Vuelta and join the exclusive club. There is still time for another Tour later. Now of course he has to finish this race.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Egan Bernal chased up Giro d'Italia climb by chainsaw wielding fans

Two men operating chainsaws ran alongside race leader on Passo Giau

www.cyclingnews.com

Now we know on why he won the stage. He had no choice. Win or the chainsaw.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Just need one of those to stumble while running next to a rider. Clowns. Come back Borats, all is forgiven!

 

[bNator]

I would be shocked if he is anywhere near Roglic; I ll go even further, I will be surprised if he is able to follow the JV train at all times

Damn, this is an interesting opinion. I'm a huge believer in Roglic supremacy but I wouldn't expect him to drop Bernal in his current form - apart from last 500m MTF sprint of course.... I'd say Roglič could gain a couple of seconds here and there but other than that I think he'd have to rely on TT to get it done.

But there's always a weaker field argument of course - so I'm not entirely sure about my opinion...

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Damn, this is an interesting opinion. I'm a huge believer in Roglic supremacy but I wouldn't expect him to drop Bernal in his current form - apart from last 500m MTF sprint of course.... I'd say Roglič could gain a couple of seconds here and there but other than that I think he'd have to rely on TT to get it done.

But there's always a weaker field argument of course - so I'm not entirely sure about my opinion...

It was about Thomas, not Bernal.

 

[BlueRoads]

Those chainsaw "fans" - I hope they get arrested.

 

[topcat]

Those chainsaw "fans" - I hope they get arrested.

If the chainsaws weren't on, it's funny, they're just doing their bit for the environment. If they were powered on, probably not that funny.

 

[BlueRoads]

If the chainsaws weren't on, it's funny, they're just doing their bit for the environment. If they were powered on, probably not that funny.

I haven't seen the video, but in the article they said they were on.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Apparently there are no chains on those saws, just there for the noise. Could be a bit intimidating if you wasn't sure though.

 

[CyclistAbi]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5B3gm76V7E


P.S. Just don't supertuck.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

The use of chainsaws should always be banned above the tree line.

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

Egan Bernal chased up Giro d'Italia climb by chainsaw wielding fans

Two men operating chainsaws ran alongside race leader on Passo Giau

www.cyclingnews.com

Now we know on why he won the stage. He had no choice. Win or the chainsaw.

I hope they are around on tomorrow's climb as well, so that we may rename it as Motosega di Ala.

 

[Escarabajo]

Damn, this is an interesting opinion. I'm a huge believer in Roglic supremacy but I wouldn't expect him to drop Bernal in his current form - apart from last 500m MTF sprint of course.... I'd say Roglič could gain a couple of seconds here and there but other than that I think he'd have to rely on TT to get it done.

But there's always a weaker field argument of course - so I'm not entirely sure about my opinion...

This is the Bernal thread, so we talk about Thomas. In the Thomas thread we talk about Bernal. It is the new forum guidelines!

 

[topt]

Damn, this is an interesting opinion. I'm a huge believer in Roglic supremacy but I wouldn't expect him to drop Bernal in his current form - apart from last 500m MTF sprint of course.... I'd say Roglič could gain a couple of seconds here and there but other than that I think he'd have to rely on TT to get it done.

But there's always a weaker field argument of course - so I'm not entirely sure about my opinion...

This was about Thomas, Bernal I agree, it would be damn close if we are talking about mountains; in Vuelta or steep Giro climbs I think Bernal could even drop Roglic

 

[CyclistAbi]

About the word drop.

On a more serious note, the "problem" i see is Ineos. If motivated team from JV would be here supporting Roglič, Bernal would likely have a bit harder time riding and controlling the race, like he is now. But it would be a real battle in high mountains for sure.

 

[bNator]

It was about Thomas, not Bernal.

Ok, that explains it I expect Thomas to surprise in a positive way as well though. But yeah - I think 9 out of 10 are rating Bernal higher than Thomas ATM.

 

[carton]

Let's see if it was just the weather change, or just the rest day. But this is why it's so useful to play it safe and to rely on your team. Because they are all human, everyone pays for their efforts.

 

[Eclipse]

Bit of a reality check. That was a bad day of the type you really can't have vs team Slovenia

 

[pvieira91]

He is human after all

 

[Pinot's goat]

People were very reactionary to claim Bernal could take it to Pogacar.

 

[Red Rick]

Let's be real Bernal didn't look that good on stage 16 either, though to be fair cause there was nothing to see.

 

[Red Rick]

People were very reactionary to claim Bernal could take it to Pogacar.

I agree. Similarly people need to be a bit careful to not overreact today IMO.

 

[CTQ]

teammate and friend

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