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

[Berniece]

It will be interesting to see how Remco does on this course. But he did it before, right? I can't remember.

Evenepoel never rode Amstel Gold Race. MVDP rode it twice, where he finished 1st and 4th.

 

[Extinction]

Evenepoel never rode Amstel Gold Race. MVDP rode it twice, where he finished 1st and 4th.

Well, then, all the more so shall it be interesting to see how he does!

 

[Berniece]

Well, then, all the more so shall it be interesting to see how he does!

Indeed, it should suit him, maybe it's not hard enough. But it's a great profile that if he gets away, he wins.

 

[Oldermanish]

I know. Lots of people can as well.


Thanks, but it's really not that special.

You and Red are giving me body image problems.

 

[yaco]

he is my favourite for the race. He does well in early ITTs and can build up a buffer in this stage.

 

[LookProGoSlow]

He looks lean, sure, but his arms look kind of jacked. He’s been bulking up for the handlebar Hulk smash when he doesn’t realize Jonas is a minute ahead on the stage, stealing the victory unfairly from him.

Jonas participating in this race is unfair for the whole peloton. period. But Remco might find a way to make it about him JK.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

he is my favourite for the race. He does well in early ITTs and can build up a buffer in this stage.

We're talking about maybe 20 seconds in the TT? If Vingegaard is flying, and Evenepoel isn't (like in PN) that buffer is meaningless.

 

[Netserk]

In the 7.5 km opening ITT of the 2022 edition, Evenepoel took 15" on Vingegaard. So 20" would be the same difference per km.

I think that's an upper bound on the difference between them on Monday, I wouldn't even rule out Vingegaard taking time on him.

 

[Berniece]

I wouldn't even rule out Vingegaard taking time on him.

Not if he rides like he did in Tirreno

 

[Red Rick]

In the 7.5 km opening ITT of the 2022 edition, Evenepoel took 15" on Vingegaard. So 20" would be the same difference per km.

I think that's an upper bound on the difference between them on Monday, I wouldn't even rule out Vingegaard taking time on him.

It's not as technical as 2022 I think.

 

[Froome]

It's not as technical as 2022 I think.

I think the ITT is technical with a lot of corners, and 3 short climbs.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I think the ITT is technical with a lot of corners, and 3 short climbs.

Those 3 short climbs don't necessarily favor Vingegaard. The steepest and shortest one seems to be on cobbles. The longest one is 5%.
Judging by the map it doesn't seem too technical either.

 

[Froome]

Those 3 short climbs don't necessarily favor Vingegaard. The steepest and shortest one seems to be on cobbles. The longest one is 5%.
Judging by the map it doesn't seem too technical either.

Still favors more than a total flat ITT, even so i expect Vingegaard to lose some seconds in the ITT.

 

[Vudy]

Still favors more than a total flat ITT, even so i expect Vingegaard to lose some seconds in the ITT.

I agree. It's not july yet.

 

[Berniece]

A shame he fell, otherwise he would’ve won it. Would also created a more exciting race with him in the lead.

 

[Froome]

A shame he fell, otherwise he would’ve won it. Would also created a more exciting race with him in the lead.

I think, the race will be more exciting with Roglic in the lead, because it will be difficult for Bora to control everybody. There's a lot of talent in the top 15.

 

[Brullnux]

A shame he fell, otherwise he would’ve won it. Would also created a more exciting race with him in the lead.

Nah, you want Roglic in the lead because he's the most defensive rider of the three. This means Remco and Vingo will go for it in some more stages than just the last one.

 

[Salvarani]

Nah, you want Roglic in the lead because he's the most defensive rider of the three. This means Remco and Vingo will go for it in some more stages than just the last one.

They are only within 20 seconds as of now.

Will have to get closer, of course, but they dont really have to try at every corner.

 

[Brullnux]

They are only within 20 seconds as of now.

Will have to get closer, of course, but they dont really have to try at every corner.

Sure, but for entertainment purposes I'd prefer Roglic 20s up on Remco than Remco 20s up on Roglic

 

[EddyMazzoleni]

How on earth do you crash on the first corner?

 

[Salvarani]

Sure, but I'd prefer Roglic 20s up on Remco than Remco 20s up on Roglic

Yup, Remco will probably try to get the bonus (if therei is?) and then attack at unexpected moments. Great entertainment until Vinge/Ayuso tries for real.

 

[Berniece]

Nah, you want Roglic in the lead because he's the most defensive rider of the three. This means Remco and Vingo will go for it in some more stages than just the last one.

Remco and Vingegaard would go for it even when they are in the lead. Now you have someone in the lead that won’t attack.

 

[Brullnux]

Remco and Vingegaard would go for it even when they are in the lead. Now you have someone in the lead that won’t attack.

Idk, I think defensive leader + aggressive chasers is a great mix for stage racing. If Roglic were 20s down he'd basically be out of the running, which would mean it's Vingo vs Remco, but now it's all three.

 

[Netserk]

A shame he fell, otherwise he would’ve won it. Would also created a more exciting race with him in the lead.

What is that based on?

 

[Berniece]

What is that based on?

Based on a fall having a bigger impact than a misdirection