Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 March 9-15

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talking about rider errors... the guy who crashed ahead of Arensman was Panamanian champion Roberto Carlos González, by the way!

It's obviously not quite clear if he really was ahead before the crash already, but he nonetheless must have been in a pretty good position.

 

[Berniece]

Jesus, even these race threads are full of taunting.
"It's always a good day when UAE lose"
"MVP will dominate MSR" in a stage where he got caught by Del Toro (there is zero correlation this stage with MSR).

Huh...

Regarding the race, what a thrilling finale! Super ride from Del Toro, MVP and Pelli. I think Del Toro closed the GC today, I don't believe Roglic can drop him.

Who knew people dislike teams buying all the talent taking the joy out of cycling

 

[AmRacer]

Who knew people dislike teams buying all the talent taking the joy out of cycling

A certain energy drink company sponsor every sport there is, and some. Even one of the most expensive sports.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Roglic's ambition is I imagine to make it to the Adriatic coast in once piece and he's probably going round telling everyone who will listen he 'doesn't really care about GC' and will attack from 130k out then start laughing about it when he gets caught.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

talking about rider errors... the guy who crashed ahead of Arensman was Panamanian champion Roberto Carlos González, by the way!

It's obviously not quite clear if he really was ahead before the crash already, but he nonetheless must have been in a pretty good position.

From what I saw Arensman attacked in pursuit of the front three in the upper slopes of the gravel hill, so I doubt he was ahead, but I‘m not 100% sure on that.

 

[Sciatic]

Bike handling skills....

Jorgenson clearly hit a rock imbedded in the dirt that rolled when he hit it (and then he rolled). Don’t know about those other uphill crashes but even MVDP was thrown off balance.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Roglic's ambition is I imagine to make it to the Adriatic coast in once piece and he's probably going round telling everyone who will listen he 'doesn't really care about GC' and will attack from 130k out then start laughing about it when he gets caught.

Just warming up the engine before Sanremo

 

[Sciatic]

Sure, but unnecessary to post such a rant when my post was an obvious joke when we literally saw him pulling and chasing in the group behind. As many times before.

How you felt the need to go on rant that no one should mention them together after years of rivarly, because it has obivously become a bit loopsided (hence my joke) in later years, still escapes me.

In many ways, they will always be mentioned and compared to each other with their history. Again, hence my post.

Because it’s so much easier (or is it just so normalized in all media?) to make snide cutting or caustic comments about riders’ current or predicted future performances than it is to simply comment on or analyze what’s actually happening in the race.

 

[Salvarani]

Because it’s so much easier (or is it just so normalized in all media?) to make snide cutting or caustic comments about riders’ current or predicted future performances than it is to simply comment on or analyze what’s actually happening in the race.

I have no idea, but it is not that deep.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Roglic's ambition is I imagine to make it to the Adriatic coast in once piece and he's probably going round telling everyone who will listen he 'doesn't really care about GC' and will attack from 130k out then start laughing about it when he gets caught.

Are you not entertained?

P.S. Rogla is just racing smart. We'll see on where that takes him on this race.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Ethan Hayter angered by TV motorbike but regrets 'childish reaction' at Tirreno-Adriatico TT

'It was a bit of a childish reaction' - Ethan Hayter angered by TV motorbike but regrets Tirreno-Adriatico TT middle finger gesture

www.cyclingnews.com

I see, can't really blame him for that.

 

[Oldman]

Jorgenson clearly hit a rock imbedded in the dirt that rolled when he hit it (and then he rolled). Don’t know about those other uphill crashes but even MVDP was thrown off balance.

You could even see MvP skipping his tire in the final sprint. Seems like over pressured tires like others have noticed on a slimey day.

 

[Sciatic]

You could even see MvP skipping his tire in the final sprint. Seems like over pressured tires like others have noticed on a slimey day.

Good point

 

[jmdirt]

Good finish on the slimy stones!

 

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PCS/Flamme Rouge have decided to use a very exaggarated y axis for what should really be a sprint stage. Milan has been climbing like Kittel recently but if he doesn't make it through then it would be really disappointing.

The wall at 181km is actually 7.5km at like 3.5%.

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May still be enough to shake off the likes of de Lie, Welsford etc, but yeah, probably not many

 

[Brullnux]

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May still be enough to shake off the likes of de Lie, Welsford etc, but yeah, probably not many

I think if De Lie is any kind of form he gets over it quite easily, unless it's absolutely drilled by UAE. Drafting will still have a big impact. If it was even just 5% then I think my expectations would change a lot

 

[Red Rick]

If a flat stage has more than 1 guy in the break, it is not long enough

 

[Berniece]

I think if De Lie is any kind of form he gets over it quite easily

Doubt that's the case

 

[Samamba]

I think if De Lie is any kind of form he gets over it quite easily, unless it's absolutely drilled by UAE. Drafting will still have a big impact. If it was even just 5% then I think my expectations would change a lot

You but right there is the problem lmao

 

[yaco]

Long stage and grizzly weather means it will be a long day.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Good old Dillier is doing the pulling.....

 

[Statze2]

Good old Dillier is doing the pulling.....

Perfect preparation for MSR…

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Random neutralisation is random
Edit: Okay, they‘re letting a train cross.

 

[tobydawq]

What a drama. Very close to a collision with the train. Good thing they had eight motos to slow down the charging bunch.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

It also gives more reason for UAE, Trek, etc. in front group to go full with Onley behind

That they neutralised Tirreno-Adriatico for a not very close Train pass? Weird motive to pull