UAE-Team Emirates thread

[Krzysztof_O]

So time to discuss the situation inside the team more. Yates pulling hard, as last year. But what is the role of Almeida and Ayuso? No single pull so far. Will they pull hard on Galibier or keep being treated like team leaders? Pog will need them at some point.

 

[CleanCiclismo]

So time to discuss the situation inside the team more. Yates pulling hard, as last year. But what is the role of Almeida and Ayuso? No single pull so far. Will they pull hard on Galibier or keep being treated like team leaders? Pog will need them at some point.

There was no point in using Almedia today. Not on this short climb. He's going to come into play in longer 8km+ climbs. That's where his steady high pace can make a diference. Yates was always going to be the last man for Pogačar, but I would expect Ayuso to be the second to last man. Ayuso should have been the one setting the pace ahead of Adam, but he was down there with Roglič struggling to hold on.

 

[Didinho]

A warm start in Italy, some steep parts.
They will be okay in the mountains.

 

[AnotherArmChair]

Tom Pidcock not impressed with UAE ??

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807368211676971277

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[Netserk]

So time to discuss the situation inside the team more. Yates pulling hard, as last year. But what is the role of Almeida and Ayuso? No single pull so far. Will they pull hard on Galibier or keep being treated like team leaders? Pog will need them at some point.

The co-leaders must be frustrated with Pogi, he pulled one of their rivals away from them! This is not how to win the race with Ayuso.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

The co-leaders must be frustrated with Pogi, he pulled one of their rivals away from them! This is not how to win the race with Ayuso.

Yup, Pogi broke the team rules. He will work for Ayuso on Galibier.

 

[Cookster15]

So every rider in the peloton knows how good Pogacar is except one or two in his own team?

The only word to describe Ayuso is delusional. We have seen strong teams with multiple leaders before eg CSC- Saxo in 2008 with Sastre and the Schleck brothers. Someone needs to give Juan Ayuso a history lesson.

 

[Froome]

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[Krzysztof_O]

So tomorrow we will see who's the real leader of the UAE. Imagine Teddy in a super-domestique role: the peleton will shred to pieces instantly!

 

[ppanther92]

Almeida will pull at some point, I would say but I expect literally nothing from Ayuso. In terms of domestique duties but obviously he will also not deliver the win himself. Laughable to think he is on the level of Vingegaard. Thats why I wrote multiple times that having Ayuso at the Tour might look cool on paper but is in fact a liability. And as it seems, UAE is so packed now that they will be there in most situations but they will again be outperformed by Visma in the crucial moments, cause there everyone knows exactly what to do and how the hierarchy looks like.

 

[Medvind]

Anyone think Almedia and/or A Yates might fade during the tour? They both went quite deep in TdS. Not sure that was so smart.

 

[rokovski]

Look at "co-leaders" envy faces. 🥺

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[Mayomaniac]

Anyone think Almedia and/or A Yates might fade during the tour? They both went quite deep in TdS. Not sure that was so smart.

Yeah, I was thinking the same.

 

[tobydawq]

Do we think Almeida and Pogi are watching the football together?

"No João, even if Portugal win, we're not gonna ride for you".

 

[noob]

On Almeida Facebook moments this has music and shows also Ayuso with Soler and the others. Not Pog or Yates though.

How tiny does Wellens have to be to make Almeida - who himself certainly ain't big - look like a giant? Also love how Almeida clearly is revealing that this is for show 🤣🤣🤣

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807834661873213484

View: https://twitter.com/TeamEmiratesUAE/status/1807834661873213484


I'd love to know who's sharing rooms with whom 🤣🤣🤣

Edit: faceblind eyes be face blind sry 🤣

 

[QueenStagiaire]

On Almeida Facebook moments this has music and shows also Ayuso with Soler and the others. Not Pog or Yates though.

How tiny does Wellens have to be to make Almeida - who himself certainly ain't big - look like a giant? Also love how Almeida clearly is revealing that this is for show 🤣🤣🤣

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807834661873213484

View: https://twitter.com/TeamEmiratesUAE/status/1807834661873213484


I'd love to know who's sharing rooms with whom 🤣🤣🤣

I don’t know, but I think Wellens would have to be a lot shorter than he is to make Almeida look like a giant. Almeida looks giant compared to Adam Yates in that video if that‘s what you mean.

 

[noob]

I don’t know, but I think Wellens would have to be a lot shorter than he is to make Almeida look like a giant. Almeida looks giant compared to Adam Yates in that video if that‘s what you mean.

Darn my faceblind eyes! 🤣 I thought first it was Yates, but then I didn't and they said "Tim" so I was like "ok so it has to be Wellens then"🤣🤣
Thanks! Then it's even more funny 😁

 

[Krzysztof_O]

So what are your impressions on UAE today? Definitely the strongest team in the race but they had their comical moments today The previous statements about Ayuso not willing to work 100% aren't baseless. Almeida wasn't happy as well gesticulating at him. Both guys doing turns on the front was something else

 

[AnotherArmChair]

I dont know but Ayuso seems to want to be high on GC himself ...maybe he was promised that when he signed for UAE

In fairness their team is so strong could do without him pulling but the only problem it will cause issues with Almeida who also might want to finish high on GC ....Yates looks out of GC already

 

[carolina]

Matxin better have a conversation with Ayuso or this is not gonna end well. Really bad attitude today from him. Everyone working for Poga and he wants a free ride? I'm glad Almeida complained.

If he wants to be a GC leader, either don't race with Pogacar or be better then him.

 

[Didinho]

Ayuso was dropped at one point. So I think he thought he couldn’t even pace in front. The whole team was impressive, with Politt, Wellens en Soler riding fast. They will get on the same page now and holding Ayuso (and even Joao) close in GC.
Maybe let Almeida attack earlier in some stage for a win, he looked really strong.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Team looks really good and Adam could threaten from a long attack if needed. No issues at all from Almeida or Adam working for Pogacar while Ayuso is the issue as expected by most. Train should be Adam, Ayuso, and Almeida. Hopefully Ayuso falls in line.

 

[sam6]

At every other team except UAE, Visma and Bora Ayuso would be leader for GC at the Tour. If he wants to be leader he can go to another team

 

[Netserk]

Matxin better have a conversation with Ayuso or this is not gonna end well. Really bad attitude today from him. Everyone working for Poga and he wants a free ride? I'm glad Almeida complained.

If he wants to be a GC leader, either don't race with Pogacar or be better then him.

Did you see Matxin and Ayuso at the finish? He's the favoured son.

 

[scribers]

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Matxin better have a conversation with Ayuso or this is not gonna end well. Really bad attitude today from him. Everyone working for Poga and he wants a free ride? I'm glad Almeida complained.

If he wants to be a GC leader, either don't race with Pogacar or be better than him.

I bet almeida and Ayuso are allowed to see who is second best in the ITT and they get second best protection on the road. Because that second podium spot might come up for grabs and they are each strong enough for it