Tour Down Under 2025 - Men's (Jan. 21-26)

[E_F_]

I for one am happy with relegating the women to a super long very non-dedicated thread, because I want to discuss how Albert Withen Philipsen and Tobias Lund Andresen will be sharing the stages between themselves, and also take the GC and points respectively.

 

[RedheadDane]

I for one am happy with relegating the women to a super long very non-dedicated thread, because I want to discuss how Albert Withen Philipsen and Tobias Lund Andresen will be sharing the stages between themselves, and also take the GC and points respectively.

I like your enthusiasm.

 

[E_F_]

I like your enthusiasm.

It's not very relaxing, and I also feel like I'm losing grip on reality.

 

[yaco]

Totally disregarded by @yaco only 4 posts later.

You must be reading the wrong thread. Check again!

 

[Sciatic]

Reminds me of those times with CadelEvansFan94 (or what his name was) and Jancouver with his never-waning hate for TDU.

ACF

 

[Kazistuta]

ACF

Ah yeah, AusCycleFan...but still '94, right?

 

[Sciatic]

Ah yeah, AusCycleFan...but still '94, right?

I think so, but couldn't remember

 

[Cookster15]

ACF

Yes, auscyclefan94. ACF was a massive Cadel Evans fan but he wasn't a one eyed fanboy.

Jancouver seemed to have it in for anything Australian? I thought he was irrational in his dislike for Richie Porte. Maybe Porte was why he hated the TDU? But the Forum has certainly had some characters over the years who we don't forget.

 

[Sciatic]

Yes, auscyclefan94. ACF was a massive Cadel Evans fan but he wasn't a one eyed fanboy.

Jancouver seemed to have it in for anything Australian? I thought he was irrational in his dislike for Richie Porte. Maybe Porte was why he hated the TDU? But the Forum has certainly had some characters over the years who we don't forget.

ACF94 was a great part of the forum, especially his debates with the Dutch mafia on the forum at that time. Jancouver was definitely irrational, but I think purposely so!

 

[James M]

I usually just checked the results in these prep races before strade/msr/ PN/TA and the other major races starts but this year im gonne tune in, im hyped.

1. Curious to see Narvaez status/how strong now in UAE. Also Torres ofc.
2. Van Baarle hope he is not washed and show signs of awakening.
3. Schmid finished the season very strong, does that excels further into this.
4. Plapp, Onley, Williams.

Lets get this party started.

 

[RedheadDane]

Since there's apparently some conspiration for force us Danes to actually sleep - like, what the hell? - I'm gonna need someone who can watch the race to film themselves performing an interpretive dance summarising each stage and upload it here.

 

[Mina.S]

Since there's apparently some conspiration for force us Danes to actually sleep - like, what the hell? - I'm gonna need someone who can watch the race to film themselves performing an interpretive dance summarising each stage and upload it here.

I'll be requiring the same thing for UAE tour.

 

[Kazistuta]

I think there would actually be an audience for that on TikTok. Obviously not in USA, though...

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Since there's apparently some conspiration for force us Danes to actually sleep - like, what the hell? - I'm gonna need someone who can watch the race to film themselves performing an interpretive dance summarising each stage and upload it here.

If I wasn't old and feeble and actually liked social media/TikTok I'd probably give it a go. 🤣

Speaking of old my main man Esteban Chaves just turned 35 a couple of days ago (🥂), not really sure what his role at EF is at this point. Hopefully he'll have a nice TDU though.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I usually just checked the results in these prep races before strade/msr/ PN/TA and the other major races starts but this year im gonne tune in, im hyped.

1. Curious to see Narvaez status/how strong now in UAE. Also Torres ofc.
2. Van Baarle hope he is not washed and show signs of awakening.
3. Schmid finished the season very strong, does that excels further into this.
4. Plapp, Onley, Williams.

Lets get this party started.

I think it's a pretty good start list, I mean sure, none of the current biggest names in cycling will be there, but you've got some of the talented youngsters (you mentioned the impressive Pablo Torres), and also some of the geriatrics who I'll be cheering on. So, I think it'll be fun.

 

[yaco]

If I wasn't old and feeble and actually liked social media/TikTok I'd probably give it a go. 🤣

Speaking of old my main man Esteban Chaves just turned 35 a couple of days ago (🥂), not really sure what his role at EF is at this point. Hopefully he'll have a nice TDU though.

He was the most popular rider at the Teams Presentation. Gotta say it was a well organised presentation.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

He was the most popular rider at the Teams Presentation. Gotta say it was a well organised presentation.

I haven't had a chance to watch yet, but here's a link for those who also want to see the team presentation.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dRciRv93dU

 

[RedheadDane]

Emil Axelgaard just handing out stars to everyone and their hamster!

First for the GC:

Axelgaards optakt til Tour Down Under

På tirsdag skydes WorldTouren i gang, når Tour Down Under afvikles på en klassiske rute, der igen appellerer til puncheurs og sprintere.

sport.tv2.dk

And here's for stage 1:

Axelgaards optakt til 1. etape af Tour Down Under

Tirsdag skydes WorldTouren og Tour Down Under i gang med en relativt flad etape, der lægger op til en massespurt – denne gang dog i en ny finale.

sport.tv2.dk

 

[tobydawq]

Emil Axelgaard just handing out stars to everyone and their hamster!

First for the GC:

Axelgaards optakt til Tour Down Under

På tirsdag skydes WorldTouren i gang, når Tour Down Under afvikles på en klassiske rute, der igen appellerer til puncheurs og sprintere.

sport.tv2.dk

And here's for stage 1:

Axelgaards optakt til 1. etape af Tour Down Under

Tirsdag skydes WorldTouren og Tour Down Under i gang med en relativt flad etape, der lægger op til en massespurt – denne gang dog i en ny finale.

sport.tv2.dk

So same procedure as the last 12 years, what's the surprise?

 

[RedheadDane]

So same procedure as the last 12 years, what's the point with this post?

To be fair, I've never really bothered reading the previews when they were on feltet.dk, what with the important stuff being way down at the buttom.
Definitely an improvement that the ratings are at the top!

 

[tobydawq]

To be fair, I've never really bothered reading the previews when they were on feltet.dk, what with the important stuff being way down at the buttom.
Definitely an improvement that the ratings are at the top!

Yeah, it's quite a scroll job. It also doesn't help his case that TV2 article apparently need to be written with size 60 letters. But it's still too long and repetitive (try counting how many times he writes how Willunga Hill was not part of the route in 2023). The only important bits - if it isn't the first time you hear of the race - are parts of the stage description and his analysis of the favourites at the bottom.

At TV2 he is apparently not allowed to post maps and profiles, which is a shame because then you have to open his links to see them which severely lessens the experience. But I guess that's a rights issue which was ignored on Feltet.

 

[danielovichdk2]

I assume Visma to win one. I hope Julius at UAE fights for one at least and the I hope the Aussies show great abilities. Jay Wine for overall.

Treks new asset Albert is interesting. The young lad must go easy, sit tight and learn to read the pro peloton. I hope he is the new star on sky, but I have no expectation.

 

[Potomac]

.....

Speaking of old my main man Esteban Chaves just turned 35 a couple of days ago (🥂), not really sure what his role at EF is at this point. Hopefully he'll have a nice TDU though.

Out of curiosity, I looked up the betting line for him for the GC win. 300/1

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Out of curiosity, I looked up the betting line for him for the GC win. 300/1

I had to google the meaning because I don't bet, does this mean he has about a .33% chance of winning? (Seems about right.)

 

[Wyndbrook]

I had to google the meaning because I don't bet, does this mean he has about a .33% chance of winning? (Seems about right.)

Or to be positive, bet a Euro, dollar or whatever and when he wins you get three hundred less your countries betting tax charge.