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

[Bonimenier]

Ski jumping might help? Roglic used to do a bit, apparently.

Looking at how many times Roglic goes down, it doesn't seem to help that much.

 

[spalco]

I would suggest he takes some dancing classes too. It helps with coordination and flexibility as well as weight management.

Arnold Schwarzenegger took ballet lessons when he was a bodybuilder, i think that's in the docu movie he did before he became famous. You can probably find it on youtube. It's sort of funny, but also shows the dedication he had to improve himself. It's not as absurd as it sounds.

 

[Panda Claws]

Arnold Schwarzenegger took ballet lessons when he was a bodybuilder, i think that's in the docu movie he did before he became famous. You can probably find it on youtube. It's sort of funny, but also shows the dedication he had to improve himself. It's not as absurd as it sounds.

Yeah dancers are definitely amazing athletes. But you can fill in a more absurd example to make the joke work.

 

[spalco]

Yeah dancers are definitely amazing athletes. But you can fill in a more absurd example to make the joke work.

How about playing more Call of Duty to improve hand eye coordination?

 

[BlueRoads]

Ballet and dancing is good for everyone... however I wonder if he will find the time to do some cycling as well.

 

[Rollthedice]

Looking at how many times Roglic goes down, it doesn't seem to help that much.

He went down also as a ski jumper, not good example.

 

[limak_]

Ballet and dancing is good for everyone... however I wonder if he will find the time to do some cycling as well.

It appears that he needs no longer than 2,5 months to prepare his cycling shape for a GT start. He'll have a plenty of time for other activities before his next GT.

 

[bNator]

I read once that lewis Hamilton was watching someone drift a car and was asked if he wanted to have a go, the gist of his response was 'why, it won't help me go any quicker'.

The point being what - you don’t need to know the craft of bike handling if you are bike racer?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

It seems Remco's got a lot of work to do in his spare time.
I think Almeida could benefit a lot from playing snooker. Being able to tell colours apart would make it easier for him to spot his teammates.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Could you please stop talking about "Roglic going down".
Some of us are straight guys here.

 

[memyselfandI]

Good points about finishing. RE: the media, I don't understand what you're talking about. The guy is amazingly media savvy for a 21 year old.

Of course he's media savvy, it's nothing super exceptional actually in young pro athletes. Too savvy can be a problem. It's a bit Dunning-Kruger Effect Curve for him. Steep learning curve as I said.

But he got first big hit on a gravel stage and maybe realised that this gt is a Goliath, where he needs to be humble and strong David.

 

[RedheadDane]

Could you please stop talking about "Roglic going down".
Some of us are straight guys here.

You're the one whose mind is in the gutter!

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

You're the one whose mind is in the gutter!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGqITiXK42M

 

[18-Valve. (pithy)]

Evenepoel: Winning the Giro d'Italia will be difficult because Bernal is so strong

Lefevere downplays Almeida's complaints after Montalcino stage

www.cyclingnews.com

Evenepoel: "I don't know what to expect, but the freshness is better. Yesterday and today I had a better feeling. For now, I want to secure my position in the GC, keeping the final time trial in mind. Winning the final classification will be difficult since Bernal is so strong."

Form seems to be more than okay, as expected. Securing his 7th place doesn't seem unrealistic.

 

[bNator]

Could you please stop talking about "Roglic going down".
Some of us are straight guys here.

Well it’s you who is visualising it i always knew you were closet Roglic fan

 

[red_flanders]

Of course he's media savvy, it's nothing super exceptional actually in young pro athletes. Too savvy can be a problem. It's a bit Dunning-Kruger Effect Curve for him. Steep learning curve as I said.

But he got first big hit on a gravel stage and maybe realised that this gt is a Goliath, where he needs to be humble and strong David.

You sound a bit like a journalist trying to invent a story.

 

[Jungle Cycle]

fingers crossed for tomorrow..
btw, 1 winter with Sagan on the team and the "sterrato problem" will get 90% better..

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

fingers crossed for tomorrow..
btw, 1 winter with Sagan on the team and the "sterrato problem" will get 90% better..

He's already in the same team as Stybar.

 

[Andre]

Maybe Quickstep can sign Wout.

 

[Volderke]

I would be careful consulting dancers and moto GP riders for Remco.

Before you know, he gets inspired and pursues a career in a totally different sport. It wouldn't be his first time.

 

[Savant12]

Just let the kid play in a sand pit for a few hours.

 

[BigCoward]

The point being what - you don’t need to know the craft of bike handling if you are bike racer?

The point being self evident. A wheelie won't help you go faster.

 

[Oldermanish]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGqITiXK42M

Frank was the best. Live at the Filmore....Mudsharks at Seattle's Edgewater Inn and the Flourescent Leech and Eddie shall all live in immortality. Peaches and Regalia for all!

 

[RedheadDane]

Maybe Quickstep can sign Wout.

What? Poels?
Van Aert is contracted with Jumbo through 2024...

Just let the kid play in a sand pit for a few hours.

Not sure he'll have time for that, what with the busy off-season he's gonna have.

 

[Jagartrott]

I'd not be surprised if he tries something today. He doesn't have to 'calculate' anymore, he needs to do something, and I'm sure that if he feels good, he'll want to show himself. As a true winner, he'll be upset with his showing on Wednesday and that will give him plenty of motivation. Only thing is that it's not "his weather" today.