U23 Paris-Roubaix

[Echoes]

Of course the race is worthwhile as a U23 classic but I think the point the other posters were making was that it's worthless as an indicator of future Paris Roubaix winners which is a fair call

It is an indicator. U23 racing has its own particularity. Age makes such a big difference that on a race like Paris-Roubaix U23 #3 or #4 have a big edge against younger riders. Sinkeldam was aged 22 when he won. Teunissen was aged 21. It needed a prodigy like Phinney to win it in his U23 #1 year... Look at the top10's and you might have indication.

 

[May0maniac]

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Ganna looks a serious talent. Already world champion at the age of 19 and seems to have a huge engine.

He's got a monster engine and this season he also started doing well in one day races.
Apparently Brailsford wanted to sign him after the Track WC, but Ganna already has a contract with Lampre for the next 2 seasons.
Usually I'm not too happy about a big Italian talent turning pro with Lampre, but they did a good job with Malori, so maybe they know how to handle a young prospect with a big engine.

 

[Brullnux]

Ganna can take care of himself. He'll leave Lampre when he is 22 if it goes badly and that is still very, very young and with the talent that he has I can't see him not reaching the top eventually.