Hmmm, I haven´t seen all the stages, but what I have seen was a promising team effort without top individual performances. Jasch was very consistent, did his job as domestique and still finished in the top 10. Donati came second in the first stage, best of the rest behind Lamperti. Boichis did a good job on stage 4, Tuckwell was ok. I´m a little bit disappointet of the Hajek performance, lets see which races come next for him.
RBH wants to become a team with many victories. To do that, they definitely need another sprinter. Meeus and van Poppel, who isn't actually intended to be a sprinter, can win, but they don't win very often. You need a fast finisher, especially for smaller races. Let's see if that will be Donati from the Rookies or if they will look elsewhere. In general, I'm really excited to see which rookies will get a place. Some riders deserve a chance. However, according to Denk, there aren't many expiring contracts in the WT-team.
In addition to Thornley, Jasch, Donati, Boichis, and Tuckwell also deserve it, as the team probably has a special fondness for him since he was the first rider to sign with the Rookies.
As for the rest of the riders, I don't think they're ready (yet) for the WT team, or they're still so young that I'd rather see them stay with the rookies until 2026 with a few appearances in the WT team (e.g., Finn).
In addition to Thornley, Jasch, Donati, Boichis, and Tuckwell also deserve it, as the team probably has a special fondness for him since he was the first rider to sign with the Rookies.
As for the rest of the riders, I don't think they're ready (yet) for the WT team, or they're still so young that I'd rather see them stay with the rookies until 2026 with a few appearances in the WT team (e.g., Finn).
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So, building up for the Tour 2026, should Rogla focus more on stage racing and Remco more on one day events, or better if they start doing both eary on and to ride together?
I am super surprised about the Vuelta line-up. Okay, most of the riders were clear. But where is Ben Zwiehoff? No GT this year 
But with Denz, Van Dijke and Koch three riders for flat terrain. Do you really believe in the overall classification that you need so much help in the flat?
The mountain team with Hindley, Pellizari, Aleotti, Sobrero, Fisher-Back looks okay on paper of course.
But with Denz, Van Dijke and Koch three riders for flat terrain. Do you really believe in the overall classification that you need so much help in the flat?
The mountain team with Hindley, Pellizari, Aleotti, Sobrero, Fisher-Back looks okay on paper of course.
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Yeah, Zwiehoff is good in the heat, I would have brought him. Then again, who do you leave out? Sobrero hasn't raced a gt this year until now because of a bad training crash during spring and both him and Aleotti were in great shape for the Vuelta prep race. Maybe I'm a bit surprised about Pellizzari riding 2 gts this season, but he didn't have many race days before the Giro, so him overracing shouldn't be a problem. Maybe Zwiehoff for Denz, but that's about it.I am super surprised about the Vuelta line-up. Okay, most of the riders were clear. But where is Ben Zwiehoff? No GT this year
But with Denz, Van Dijke and Koch three riders for flat terrain. Do you really believe in the overall classification that you need so much help in the flat?
The mountain team with Hindley, Pellizari, Aleotti, Sobrero, Fisher-Back looks okay on paper of course.
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Yeah they bring a team like they expect to be in red for a week or so. A stage hunter like Adria would have been a nice addition but he can now go for a lot of one day races that suit him very well.
Zwiehoff out is a bit odd, maybe he's leaving the team. Also wasn't there chatter about Wandahl starting?
In the end it is quite a strong team but it lacks a leader that can compete against Jonas, Almeida and Ayuso. Top 5 is possible.
Zwiehoff out is a bit odd, maybe he's leaving the team. Also wasn't there chatter about Wandahl starting?
In the end it is quite a strong team but it lacks a leader that can compete against Jonas, Almeida and Ayuso. Top 5 is possible.
I don't think two GTs are ideal for such a young rider either. UAE is very consistent in this respect and I think that's a good thing.
Denz, Koch and Van Dijke have a similar role for me. I would have preferred to take Zwiehoff. Denz hasn't been in such good form recently either. Otherwise, of course, a top rider.
Wandahl is planned for a GT next year. This year is too early after the injuries
I haven't heard that Zwiehoff is leaving.
But there are rumours that Adria will leave perhaps because of that he is missing.
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With the Vuelta it would be 61 race days this season for Pellizzari. Last season he did 71 with only one gt and already 59 race days without a gt 2 years ago.
Yes but a GT is harder then smaller races. That is a race over 3 weeks in a row. Often much harder every day. Also from a mental point of view.
I am not a big fan of UAE but in this way I like the way they go. They are thinking in a long term with their young guys.
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Adria is not going because he leaves the team.
Koch is sick
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To be fair, the chatter did mention that it'd only be if he'd recovered fully from his - reportedly quite serious - concussion.
This guy really has no luck... first he misses on GT debut (Giro 2023) because of a broken femur, then another because of a concussion.
Does anyone know anything about Tratnik and Lazkano? Any News, Social Media Posts about their Health?
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Tratnik just got married and in regards to health the injury he sustained during the Giro was worse then anticipated. Inflammation and fluid in the knee basically preventing pain free training. Tranik said he is grateful to Red Bull Athlete Performance Center for having access to such facility in terms of rehabilitation.
That’s a bummer to hear. Hope he can have a full recovery eventually.
The team still has a long way to go to get where they want to be. There are currently many opportunities for breakaways in the Vuelta. However, the groups are not being filled. Things are still looking good in the overall standings, but both captains are struggling. That was to be expected and is okay. But where were all the mountain helpers today? While Campenaerts leads the field, all of RBH's helpers are already gone. Much too early. Sobrero is excused after his crash.
Let's see what changes the new sports management brings.
The Vuelta is currently being ridden so defensively by the favorites, so much would be possible on the stages. If you can't keep up, the riders in the squad should be able to help better.
Let's see what changes the new sports management brings.
The Vuelta is currently being ridden so defensively by the favorites, so much would be possible on the stages. If you can't keep up, the riders in the squad should be able to help better.
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I don't think they are long way from where they want to be. That is in 2026 season it is expected of them to win a couple of one day races, week long stage race or two and a combo of GT and rather secured third place or preferably higher at the Tour is something reasonable to expect.
One problem they indeed seem to have is the level in between some of their top riders and first or second lieutenant, when it comes to support, here the gap seems rather huge compared to on what it should be on paper. This is something they will need to sort out in terms of improving it. Better pay and more opportunities for support riders would likely improve situation. We'll see.
One problem they indeed seem to have is the level in between some of their top riders and first or second lieutenant, when it comes to support, here the gap seems rather huge compared to on what it should be on paper. This is something they will need to sort out in terms of improving it. Better pay and more opportunities for support riders would likely improve situation. We'll see.
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Today he lost time against Vingegaard, Almeida, Pidcock and Gall. The first two are obviously way above him. He attacked several times in the group but didn´t get clear. Thats ok as the riders were benefiting a lot of the drafting on this climb. The rest of the minimal gaps are TTT and bonus seconds - I don´t see any problem here. He is still on track for a top 5 GC result.
Lets wait until the Angliru stage, with these gradients a lot of time can be lost or gained.
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With the kind of injury he left the Giro with, I won't give him any definite judgement.
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