UAE Tour 2025, February 17-23

[Tim Cahill]

The horse, almost Gaviria-esque in earliness against this field but he knew the finish.

 

[KZD]

Crazy how Merlier managed to get from behind Milan to being right on the front, great win.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Very dominant win by Melier. Congrats.

 

[Rob5091]

Messy (and dangerous) sprint but Merlier on the right line to take it - chapeau!

 

[Samu Cuenca]

That was impressive, and he managed to stay upright afterwards, too.

 

[Salvarani]

Carlos crashed again

 

[Didinho]

Merlier had to brake when the crash happened. And still won.
That turn with 100m to go a bit unnecessary when your ride the whole day on straight roads.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Jakobsen 5th which isn't bad at all in this stacked field, some on Sunweb send him to some ciciban races to pick up some wins.

 

[Coffeeplanter]

Merlier in a class of his own.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

Wow, that was impressive and very smart.

 

[Salvarani]

Jakobsen 5th which isn't bad at all in this stacked field, some on Sunweb send him to some ciciban races to pick up some wins.

Managed to still look super-slow from that overhead.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Really dangerous finish, assume Hansen will be on the phone to the crown prince with threats of a boycott

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Messy (and dangerous) sprint but Merlier on the right line to take it - chapeau!

Van Poppel deserves a relegation there (not that it makes any difference to anything other than the Tudor guy not getting 8th or so)

 

[Coffeeplanter]

This is a historic moment: the commencing of the unthieving of Jakobsen.

 

[Didinho]

And you let this man stay at home during the last Tours.

 

[Wvv]

Best sprinter in the world.

Wrong.

Pure sprinting wise, Merlier is the best/fastest.

 

[yaco]

That will end up being one of the most impressive sprint wins of the year with its, power, skill and execution.

 

[danielzu]

Malucelli crashing after getting second yesterday

 

[Netserk]

Wrong.

Pure sprinting wise, Merlier is the best/fastest.

It's a bit like comparing Kittel and Cavendish. Merlier is more skilled and explosive, but I think Milan has a higher 10" W/CdA, he certainly has for longer efforts.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Happy to see Philipsen get smoked again.

 

[Wvv]

It's a bit like comparing Kittel and Cavendish. Merlier is more skilled and explosive, but I think Milan has a higher 10" W/CdA, he certainly has for longer efforts.

Milan is raw power and perhaps a more complete athlete. But, Merlier also has a patent on long sprint efforts from way back in the bunch while holding his speed.

 

[Salvarani]

Milan is raw power and perhaps a more complete athlete. But, Merlier also has a patent on long sprint efforts from way back in the bunch while holding his speed.

Merlier is the Nokere King.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Explosive equestrian excellence

 

[Brullnux]

Wrong.

Pure sprinting wise, Merlier is the best/fastest.

People try and make comparisons of who's better etcetera. Just enjoy it man, we're lucky to be in this time.

 

[Wvv]

People try and make comparisons of who's better etcetera. Just enjoy it man, we're lucky to be in this time.

Discussions are part of the love for sports. When things start overheating I tend to stay away, but what's wrong with a litte debating from time to time? And no worries, I enjoy cycling.

Btw, "being lucky to be in this time" is also up for debate. But I'll let that one rest now, haha.