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

[Netserk]

When exactly can we draw a conclusion then? Just curious.

I think it's reasonable to wait for the first milestone (to deliver an elite climbing performance) or for the Vuelta (if he is able to stay in contention there). If he delivers both there, be free to expect him to win a GT. If he delivers neither this year, wait with the GT hype.

 

[Lequack]

Also this year there is no Ameida to bring Remco's mood down. He will be surrounded by loyal wolves.

 

[Andre]

I woke up this morning in the western part of North Carolina, ready for a nice ride up some mountains. But before I took off my mind told me that Remco had a great chance to win today and that he probably would. My "espn" is coming back to me.

 

[Andre]

I think it's reasonable to wait for the first milestone (to deliver an elite climbing performance) or for the Vuelta (if he is able to stay in contention there). If he delivers both there, be free to expect him to win a GT. If he delivers neither this year, wait with the GT hype.

ok..I understand and I basically agree with that, but surely even a small drawing can be made after today.

 

[hayneplane]

You are forgetting Valverde.

True

 

[Andre]

When he wins a GT. Wouldn’t you agree? Just like with basically all other GT contenders. After that, a previous victory can be somewhat used as a predictor for future GT succes imo.

yes I agree...but what I'm trying to say is that with today's performance his future ability in a GT will be greater.

 

[Red Rick]

Suisse should be a good barometer for the Vuelta. As for Liege, fans should just enjoy the win. I don't think today says anything we didn't already know.

 

[GuntherL1]

A sensational victory considering he had to fight the head wind and the domestiques from Bahrain and Movistar. No unnecessary drama during the race and genuine tears after the finish. I couldn't have asked for anything more.

 

[houtdffan]

Now that Alap has a confirmed punctured lung and broken ribs, should the audible be called and send Remco to the tour if Alap cannot go? Could Suisse be a determining factor (if he wins or even top 5s there)

If Alap cannot ride the tour, he likely would ride the Vuelta.

What other options does QS have? I don't think Remco can win the tour, but he could win 3-4 stages (the 2 TTs and some of the shallow MTFs) and finish top 5

 

[hayneplane]

last decade. Not last 3 decades. Evergreen is just that. His Vuelta victory seems a century ago. Insane.

To be fair I hold my hands up to the fact that I was referring to the last 10 years of LBL winners so not mentioning Valverde was a mistaken omission on my part

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Remco surprised me a lot today as I said earlier. I said many times he couldn't win Liege and he proved me wrong. It was a beautiful win. So now I won't comment on what he can do regarding GTs.

I still think he more has the capabilites for climbs like they have in Liege than MTFs in the Vuelta. But he surprised me today so he can surprise me again.

 

[Netserk]

yes I agree...but what I'm trying to say is that with today's performance his future ability in a GT will be greater.

If so, only very, very little. His performance today doesn't translate well to a GT performance. Neither Jungels's nor Fuglsang's wins (different as they were) said much about their chance to win a GT. And Fuglsang was clearly the strongest in the race uphill, we can't say the same for Evenepoel.

 

[Big Doopie]

How many UCI points for LBL win?

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

How many UCI points for LBL win?

500

 

[Big Doopie]

500

Looks like he will be up to 4th. Not quite a year since his first race back after a career-threatening injury. Impressive.

 

[Netserk]

Looks like he will be up to 4th. Not quite a year after his fist race back after a career-threatening injury. Impressive.

Like when Valverde won the WCRR in 2018.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

Like when Valverde won the WCRR in 2018.

And while we are on the WCRR topic, the Belgian team selection and tactics for this year will be fun to watch.

 

[houtdffan]

And while we are on the WCRR topic, the Belgian team selection and tactics for this year will be fun to watch.

If they want to win, leave WVA at home. He has showed on several occasions he cannot ride as a teammate and insists the team is all for him

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

If they want to win, leave WVA at home. He has showed on several occasions he cannot ride as a teammate and insists the team is all for him

I think he did his job very well today. Nobody really wanted to chase with him there.

 

[Red Rick]

Like when Valverde won the WCRR in 2018.

Or when Froome came back...

Wait.

 

[Red Rick]

I think he did his job very well today. Nobody really wanted to chase with him there.

If he loses more sprints that might start to change.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

I think he did his job very well today. Nobody really wanted to chase with him there.

Very dry. So it was really the Belgian national team that filled the podium today. Well played Wout.

 

[hayneplane]

If he loses more sprints that might start to change.

Yeah good tactics today to lose that sprint to get some credit in the bank for future chase groups to think they can beat him

 

[CyclistAbi]

Congratulations on winning Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

 

[Big Doopie]

next up?

TdS then belgian championships...?

anything in may at all?