- Feb 1, 2020
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ok..I understand and I basically agree with that, but surely even a small drawing can be made after today.
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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.
- Feb 20, 2012
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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.
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.
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
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
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
- Apr 13, 2021
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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.
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.
- Apr 30, 2011
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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.
- Sep 14, 2020
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Looks like he will be up to 4th. Not quite a year since his first race back after a career-threatening injury. Impressive.
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- Apr 30, 2011
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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
- Jun 7, 2011
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I think he did his job very well today. Nobody really wanted to chase with him there.
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- Feb 20, 2012
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If he loses more sprints that might start to change.
- Sep 14, 2020
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Very dry. So it was really the Belgian national team that filled the podium today. Well played Wout.
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
A LOT of high mountain training it seems
- Jun 7, 2011
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If only Alaphilippe hadn't sabotaged Pogi in 2020.
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