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You could let them do that. But some riders tend to not do great in 2 GTs in a row, and I honestly count Evenepoel at least among them.
Two GT's once or twice during his career are ok but one GT per year for Remco looks actually sufficient to me. I hope he still focuses on the classics and worlds too. Lipo might be more tuned to focus on GT's and do two GT's per year.
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That's true, he's never shown to be able to do that. And definitely not two in a row. There maybe is a case to be made about Giro/Vuelta but not sure he can handle being so sharp all season long.
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For Evenepoel a lot depends simply on how much his weight is truly a physiological thing he struggles with to keep down and how much it's just mental/habitual in that he lets go too much during the off season.
"Soms wil je zoiets blokken in je hoofd": waarom deelde Remco Evenepoel het nieuws over zijn ribbreuk nu pas? | sporza
Remco Evenepoel stond gisteren op zijn sociale media nog eens stil bij zijn opgave van vorige zaterdag in de Tour de France. In zijn statement onthulde Evenepoel dat hij met een gebroken rib aan de Ronde van Frankrijk was begonnen. Waarom heeft Evenepoel nog enkele dagen gewacht om dat nieuws te...
Tom Steels explains why Remco Evenepoel only now shared that he started the Tour de France with a broken rib. According to Steels, it was a mental choice:
"Sometimes you want to block something like that out of your mind."
They didn’t want to make excuses during the race, and hoped the injury would have minimal impact.
Evenepoel felt pain from the start, especially during stages with a lot of climbing and jostling. This affected his overall performance and recovery.
Interestingly, his time trial still went well—because TTs are more controlled and have fewer external factors, which made the rib injury less of a limiting factor in that discipline.
Steels emphasizes that fatigue from the early season and injuries piled up, leading to Evenepoel’s withdrawal in stage 12. He now needs time to fully recover.
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great point. I wonder if his weight has ever been discussed in terms of how it might affect his performance?
;-) jk.
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agreed.
I think he should go to the giro in 2026 (particularly if it offers the best ITT KMs).
hopefully no crashes. and rebuild confidence.
very little point competing at the TDF against the new pog.
unless of course pog goes for all three GTs. then there is really nothing anyone can do.
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Personally i want him to aim for either giro/tour. Vuelta is already under the belt.
Obviously health and other goals/schedule/team schedule not withstanding.
Obviously health and other goals/schedule/team schedule not withstanding.
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Personally I also rather see him finally put the Giro on his palmares, but Bora isn’t going to pay the big bucks to not ride TDF though.
"Remco has a contract with Soudal for next year" - BORA dismisses 'done deal' with Evenepoel
The back-and-forth continues. One of the topics that has weighted the heaviest on Remco Evenepoel during the Tour de France is his potential move to Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, with different sources...
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Not going anywhere next year
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It’s not like he can say anything else"Remco has a contract with Soudal for next year" - BORA dismisses 'done deal' with Evenepoel
The back-and-forth continues. One of the topics that has weighted the heaviest on Remco Evenepoel during the Tour de France is his potential move to Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, with different sources...
Not going anywhere next year
Remco - who watches the tour and heard the TV crew talking about his potential transfer - said that he Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday sick in bed was, so he was not in a position to sign a contract.
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I think I’m going to be more disappointed if he doesn’t leave compared to having to quit TDF.
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Messaged Sporza to say he has not (yet) signed anything. Apparantly stuck, sick in bed.
He won't be riding San Sebastian. Probably everything on the championships later this year.
Nothing in between. At least that's what tv said.
Presentators echo'ed my thoughts. Third in 2024 means he has a chance of winning Tour one day. Not in pole position, but a chance. They also believe we haven't quite seen the best version of Remco yet cause of everything. (Implying they hope to see the improved version of Remco in the future).
He won't be riding San Sebastian. Probably everything on the championships later this year.
Nothing in between. At least that's what tv said.
Presentators echo'ed my thoughts. Third in 2024 means he has a chance of winning Tour one day. Not in pole position, but a chance. They also believe we haven't quite seen the best version of Remco yet cause of everything. (Implying they hope to see the improved version of Remco in the future).
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so, Remco went to the tour without the proper base, couldn't train due to allergies, had a broken rib (maybe that is why he couldn't train not the allergies, maybe he broke it during his Dauphine crash), and had a significant illness
A miracle he was able to be in third after 13 stages. Shows his talent
A miracle he was able to be in third after 13 stages. Shows his talent
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I would not go that far. For all that i'm with you in that Remco clearly wasn't ready, there is also no doubt some hyperbole is involved. He reached a certain level. Not his best level, but a certain level. Just that there was no refueling the engine.
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So we now have 3 seperate excuses for one shitshow?
The hydra is growing heads.
The hydra is growing heads.
After Remco's DNF they had "no idea" what was wrong with him and they hoped he'd resume training in a week. Ayone else find this odd?
What's wrong with Soudal-Quick-Step's leader? Tom Steels says he has no idea. "Maybe he'll get really sick in the next few days, and then we'll know. But for now, it's unclear. We'll see."
"In any case, we hope he recovers quickly and can resume training in a week."
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What's wrong with Soudal-Quick-Step's leader? Tom Steels says he has no idea. "Maybe he'll get really sick in the next few days, and then we'll know. But for now, it's unclear. We'll see."
"In any case, we hope he recovers quickly and can resume training in a week."
"Remco heeft nog genoeg doelen, slimmer om nu te stoppen" - Tom Steels leeft mee met Evenepoel
Tom Steels hoopte voor de start van de etappe naar Superbagnères nog dat Remco Evenepoel wat zou herstellen. Tevergeefs. De kopman van Soudal stapte af.
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Not really. I get what he's saying. They are just hoping that he is sick which would explain being completely empty and having to quit the TDF. Thus if sickness is gone, he could train again.
Obviously it's not sickness, and more the conclusion he made in his Instragram post. He needs rest first and foremost.
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It would be so much better if he just said he didn't care. Then his fans could repeat that ad nauseam, and act like they didn't either.
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A not confirmed confirmation on belgian news outlet from an insider source. Apparantly the deal is so far along it's impossible to turn back. Red Bull pays 2 million euro buyout. Deal remco will sign will be for at least the next 3 years.
Guess we'll know in 7 days
If buyout happens as of right now, and he rides for red bull from august instead of in january, i wonder if there was any pressure to ride the tdf from soudal.
I doubt it, but it would be an interesting thought , if it weren't so obvious that remco wanted to ride the tour.
Guess we'll know in 7 days
If buyout happens as of right now, and he rides for red bull from august instead of in january, i wonder if there was any pressure to ride the tdf from soudal.
I doubt it, but it would be an interesting thought , if it weren't so obvious that remco wanted to ride the tour.
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if Denk still considers signing Evenepoel they should fire him.
Well they should anyway after yesterday - ok it was not his decisions directly but as general manager he is somehow responsible.
Well they should anyway after yesterday - ok it was not his decisions directly but as general manager he is somehow responsible.
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yes cause signing a talented rider is something red bull definitely does not want to do.
Just imagine, them signing a rider that gives them guaranteed victories, media attention, ... . what a stupid thing to do.
It's not like that conglomerate red bull is lying on piles of money. They need to think real hard on where they spend their pennies.
Just imagine, them signing a rider that gives them guaranteed victories, media attention, ... . what a stupid thing to do.
It's not like that conglomerate red bull is lying on piles of money. They need to think real hard on where they spend their pennies.
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