Tour Down Under 2026 (Men's, Jan. 20-25)

[Berniece]

The only time anyone says their numbers have improved is when their results have declined, and more often than not it doesn't precipitate a resurgence in form. I wouldn't read much into that kind of quote.

He said it before his results were declining. As an interview after altitude and before MSR. Could still be to cover his ass

 

[Ilmaestro99]

The only time anyone says their numbers have improved is when their results have declined, and more often than not it doesn't precipitate a resurgence in form. I wouldn't read much into that kind of quote.

Fulsgang is probably still going round telling his mates on the coffee ride that his numbers are better than ever

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Fulsgang is probably still going round telling his mates on the coffee ride that his numbers are better than ever

When talking about his big numbers, I think he's only referring to his bank account nowadays.

 

[RedheadDane]

Fulsgang is probably still going round telling his mates on the coffee ride that his numbers are better than ever

Love how you spell his name how English-speaking commentators pronounce it.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Love how you smell his name how English-speaking commentators pronounce it.

How does that work?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

so van Poppel gave this opportunity to his team mate, Pithie. Fine, no problem. Stage 1, however better go to plan.

 

[RedheadDane]

so van Poppel gave this opportunity to his team mate, Pithie. Fine, no problem. Stage 1, however better go to plan.

How could Van Poppel "give the opportunity" to Pithie, or anyone? It was a 3.6 km prologue; they probably just both went as fast as they could, with Pithie being faster.

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BTW, this is very weirdly phrased (from PCS):

Story of the day​

In only the second prologue in Tour Down Under history, Michael Gogl started first but briefly held the hot seat. Ethan Vernon and Samuel Watson ultimately claimed first and second. Big names like Mikkel Bjerg and Jay Vine failed to match their times.

"But briefly held the hot seat." Yeah... of course... probably because he started first. I think they might might be missing an "only" in that sentence...
And... why do they put Vernon and Watson in the opposite order of how they finished?


Also, what was Bjerg's excuse for only finishing 67th? It can't be because of any descent towards the finish.

Besides; his beautiful wife isn't at home. He brought her with him to Australia!
Well... technically, Trek brought her...

 

[CPT. Z]

I was half asleep and the riders were being shown on the screen at a quick pace but did I see Matteo Sobrero riding with two (red) water bottles on his bike? If not water bottles, what did I see?

 

[repre]

I was half asleep and the riders were being shown on the screen at a quick pace but did I see Matteo Sobrero riding with two (red) water bottles on his bike? If not water bottles, what did I see?

They were empty.

Trek has aerodynamic bottles and they say that their bike is faster with them as it was created as a whole thing and the bike is more aerodynamic with bottles on.

 

[tobydawq]

42 degrees forecast for Saturday. Let's hope that changes.

 

[Cookster15]

42 degrees forecast for Saturday. Let's hope that changes.

I don't think so. The forecast has worsened since earlier this week. I don't know how riders who have come down from the European winter cope with that kind of brutal heat.

 

[Kazistuta]

JMB starting!

Ok, I've racked my brain all day, who were you talking about?

 

[Squire]

Ok, I've racked my brain all day, who were you talking about?

James Matthew Brennan, of course!

 

[Kazistuta]

James Matthew Brennan, of course!

Didn't know that was his full name

 

[Squire]

Didn't know that was his full name

Me neither, until it showed up on the TDU on-screen graphic.

 

[tobydawq]

Me neither, until it showed up on the TDU on-screen graphic.

I was also surprised by Lund Tobias Andresen and Phillip Casper Pedersen.