Teams & Riders The Remco Evenepoel is the next Eddy Merckx thread

[VayaVayaVaya]

When you win the double in a similar fashion as Evenepoel did, it always matters

To be clear, I was in the camp that said it matters, even if he hadn’t won in such dominant fashion. So agreed!

 

[red_flanders]

It matters.

 

[peterfin]

After a day of work for Paul Magnier, Remco decided to train a few hours extra on his TT bike today. He is getting in full focus mode for the WC.

 

[Berniece]

After a day of work for Paul Magnier, Remco decided to train a few hours extra on his TT bike today. He is getting in full focus mode for the WC.

Podium in both races probably, not sure about which place. He’s also not riding anymore until the ITT, so that will give us an indication of his form.

 

[Berniece]

Interview with Klaas Lodewyck for HLN. When talking about the WC, not an ideal preparation due to him getting sick, still has to lose some weight, but will weigh more than at the TDF. Evenepoel will go to altitude for less than 2 weeks after Tour of Britain.

“Niet de bedoeling dat Evenepoel weer naar Tourgewicht gaat”: ploegleider Klaas Lodewyck over de laatste “cruciale” weken richting WK

“De twee weken die nu volgen worden cruciaal.” Ploegleider Klaas Lodewyck weet dat de weg naar een nieuwe wereldtitel er een is met uitdagingen voor Remco Evenepoel. “Zijn Tourgewicht zal hij wellicht niet meer halen.” Toch leeft de dubbele olympische kampioen in Engeland zonder druk toe naar...

www.hln.be

 

[houtdffan]

How does he become fatco so quickly?

 

[scribers]

living large!

 

[SHAD0W93]

How does he become fatco so quickly?

When you have two gold medals weighing you down the kilograms add up quickly.

 

[houtdffan]

I would say something about Remco's eating, but I would likely find myself on the banmobile...

 

[Berniece]

How does he become fatco so quickly?

Different body type compared to other riders. Take him way more effort to stay really lean compared to a Vingegaard who is naturally skinny

 

[Red Rick]

I would say something about Remco's eating, but I would likely find myself on the banmobile...

But what if eating stays the same bu he just burns 2000 Kcal less on the bike every day

 

[scribers]

shout out to oumi (!) for giving us thicc guys everywhere some hope!

 

[SHAD0W93]

shout out to oumi (!) for giving us thicc guys everywhere some hope!

She likes big butts and she can not lie.

 

[KoopaCycling]

Remco probably goes below his natural weight for his big GC goal every year. Which works for a couple of weeks. But isn't sustainable for the whole year.

Don't mean he won't be competitive during the rest of the year. Just that his ultimate peak is only sustainable for a couple of weeks each year.

 

[AmRacer]

Remco probably goes below his natural weight for his big GC goal every year. Which works for a couple of weeks. But isn't sustainable for the whole year.

Don't mean he won't be competitive during the rest of the year. Just that his ultimate peak is only sustainable for a couple of weeks each year.

GT GC peak, that is.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Remco probably goes below his natural weight for his big GC goal every year. Which works for a couple of weeks. But isn't sustainable for the whole year.

Don't mean he won't be competitive during the rest of the year. Just that his ultimate peak is only sustainable for a couple of weeks each year.

You think there is one pro cyclist that doesn't go below his natural weight for any sort of goal that involves climbing? Is there even any cyclist, that has lost weight after retirement, including sprinters even?

 

[chickenlips]

He potentially could have had another GT under his belt if he had gone to the vuelta, but decided how much more weight he needs to lose to go for second in the Tour.

 

[Oldermanish]

Definitely agree on this one!The gras is probably not greener on the other side,except for the money.

Remco is in a team that is 100% dedicated to him and they have surprised me with strong showings and high team morale when he won the Vuelta,before he got covid in 2023 Giro and Also in this years Tour! Landa was a perfect signing. Not only is he one of the worlds strongest climbing domestiques, but he has made Remco more relaxed and calm with his routine.

To have a perfect GT team you need a mix of strong climbers and roleurs, + routine and good road captains. Next seasons Tour team will be very strong: Remco,Landa,Scachmann,Cattaneo,Van Wilder, Hayter,Eenkhorn and Vervaeke. Pairet-Paintre in for Hayter or Vervaeke If he arrives!

Has anyone heard confirmation about Pairet-Paintre for 2025 btw?

How does this analysis seem after the last two stages of the Vuelta? Remco could step in at Bora and learn a few things, too.

 

[Berniece]

How does this analysis seem after the last two stages of the Vuelta? Remco could step in at Bora and learn a few things, too.

Learn what? Not saying there is nothing to learn at Bora, but what did you see last two stages that you haven’t seen SOQ do with Remco

 

[KoopaCycling]

Remco seems both on track and not quiet sure if he'll make the required level to truly compete with the best for WC on time. At least that is what i got from his most recent interview. Hopefully he'll get where he needs to be

 

[Didinho]

Remco seems both on track and not quiet sure if he'll make the required level to truly compete with the best for WC on time. At least that is what i got from his most recent interview. Hopefully he'll get where he needs to be

He was riding unnecessary a lot in front of the group as looked like some sort of intensity training. And been doing 2 hours extra after stages so it’s normal he’s not at his best yet. I’m still optimistic. Some weeks to go.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

He was riding unnecessary a lot in front of the group as looked like some sort of intensity training. And been doing 2 hours extra after stages so it’s normal he’s not at his best yet. I’m still optimistic. Some weeks to go.

Everyone that could be considered a rival for ITT gold is in shambles. Not going home with another rainbow would be awful, even in these circumstances of an Olympic year that always results in weird contenders.

 

[peterfin]

Everyone that could be considered a rival for ITT gold is in shambles. Not going home with another rainbow would be awful, even in these circumstances of an Olympic year that always results in weird contenders.

Kung may be his biggest contender.

 

[Berniece]

Everyone that could be considered a rival for ITT gold is in shambles. Not going home with another rainbow would be awful, even in these circumstances of an Olympic year that always results in weird contenders.

But we want to see him win the double, which I doubt he will. He didn’t really gave me a lot of confidence about his form during Tour of Britain.

As a comparison, if he would ride Canada I doubt he would ride for victory, while Pogacar probably will. So there’s quite a gap between them and not much time before WC.

 

[Didinho]

Was mostly referring to the road race.

Küng will be his only rival in the TT indeed.