Vuelta a España 2022: Pre-race discussion/hype tread

[Ilmaestro99]

Roglic posted this philosophical pic on Instagram. What is he thinking about?

The reason a lot of these pro athletes are so active on social media is because of the things they are paid to promote

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

Roglic posted this philosophical pic on Instagram. What is he thinking about?

How to get another expensive watch for free.

 

[Lequack]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care for watches? I mean a good old Casio watch is perfect fine for me, and probably keeps better time too.

 

[Red Rick]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care for watches? I mean a good old Casio watch is perfect fine for me, and probably keeps better time too.

You're not the only one.

It's nothing but projecting wealth and status. Nothing functional about it. Same reason I don't really care about cars.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1558357265933033472

View: https://twitter.com/TeamEmiratesUAE/status/1558357265933033472

Strange to not bring Formolo. He would be a great climbing gregario. If something happened to Almida he could win stages.

And it would be a perfect prep for worlds and Lombardia, which are the kind of races he can win.

 

[tobydawq]

You're not the only one.

It's nothing but projecting wealth and status. Nothing functional about it. Same reason I don't really care about cars.

I don't know if there is nothing functional about a watch or a car, but alright.

 

[ice&fire]

Am I the only one who doesn't really care for watches? I mean a good old Casio watch is perfect fine for me, and probably keeps better time too.

Who needs a watch having a mobile phone synchronised to an accurate time server? I rather care about sunglasses, but it looks like Primoz wasn't paid to promote his.

 

[Netserk]

You're not the only one.

It's nothing but projecting wealth and status. Nothing functional about it. Same reason I don't really care about cars.

All my clothes are grey, there’s no functional need for colours.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Looks like Ciro was right. Indeed quite an interesting build up with no small stage race, but maybe they are just trying to make sure that he's not too burned out or whatever.

What do you guys reckon we can expect of Juan?

 

[Red Rick]

I don't know if there is nothing functional about a watch or a car, but alright.

Non smart watches? 0 function.

And I don't really see the difference in function between a $30k car and a $300k car other than to flex.

All my clothes are grey, there’s no functional need for colours.

There is no functional need for representing someones point correctly either

 

[RedheadDane]

Non smart watches? 0 function.

They have the function that's the (main) function of watches.

 

[Netserk]

Non smart watches? 0 function.

And I don't really see the difference in function between a $30k car and a $300k car other than to flex.



There is no functional need for representing someones point correctly either

It's not a representation, it's an extension.

But wearing a Zuckerberg uniform is not neutral. You never escape (counter)signalling.

There's also no functional need for the interior of your home to be beautiful, and it doesn't have to be about signalling, but can just be a preference for beauty. A preference that can also extend to watches.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Looks like Ciro was right. Indeed quite an interesting build up with no small stage race, but maybe they are just trying to make sure that he's not too burned out or whatever.

What do you guys reckon we can expect of Juan?

Fighting for stage wins, perhaps even from the gc group a few times, but I think that it's still a bit early for him to ride for the gc. Even Pogacar was one year older when he rode that super impressive first gt at the Vuelta.

 

[tobydawq]

Non smart watches? 0 function.

And I don't really see the difference in function between a $30k car and a $300k car other than to flex.



There is no functional need for representing someones point correctly either

Maybe you should begin explaining yourself better when you're so obsessed with getting misinterpreted all the time.

Watches tell you the time, at least they do in Denmark. That can be pretty smart.

I get the point about the status flex, of course, and don't necessarily disagree.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

And I don't really see the difference in function between a $30k car and a $300k car other than to flex.

You take $30,000 as your base level for a car ?

But Maybe (trying to row back to topic) Roglic is just pondering the likelihood of him taking the line on Friday.

 

[sir fly]

Non smart watches? 0 function.
And I don't really see the difference in function between a $30k car and a $300k car other than to flex.
There is no functional need for representing someones point correctly either

That's a ripoff, man.
Look what've I found for a third of the sum.

 

[Carrick-On-Seine]

But Maybe (trying to row back to topic) Roglic is just pondering the likelihood of him taking the line on Friday.

Nah he's advertising an expensive watch.
But getting back to topic, he'll need something with a lot more functionality for the Vuelta.

 

[Netserk]

Nah he's advertising an expensive watch.
But getting back to topic, he'll need something with a lot more functionality for the Vuelta.

I can't wait for his promotions of E-bikes.

 

[BigCoward]

As far as I can tell the function of nice watches is that they appreciate in value faster than almost anything else on earth. If you are sponsored and can get to the top of the rolex, AP, Patek waiting lost and take watched instead of payment you are laughing all the way to the bank.
Unless you are a *** and destroy them by covering them in *** diamonds. ROG doesn't seem the bling bling type though.

 

[dusty red roads]

But Maybe (trying to row back to topic) Roglic is just pondering the likelihood of him taking the line on Friday.

With that classic Thinker pose, he's probably thinking: "To ride or not to ride, that is the question"

 

[noob]

Damn, they do be bringing their A-team apart from Pogi. Some interesting riders here, apart from Almeida, I wonder if McNulty and Ayuso will try to stay close as well

That's not a team, it's just assorted stars thrown together. It will likely end up in a complete mess.

 

[noob]

Roglic posted this philosophical pic on Instagram. What is he thinking about?

Obviously he's doing female fan service

 

[Savant12]

What's the time?

Roglstomp-time!

 

[Valv.Piti]

Im bored out of my mind these days. Can the Vuelta just start now, please?...

 

[Pirazziattacks]

Is it fair to take that UAE team selection to mean that Almeida needs a big result if he doesn't want to spend the rest of his contract working for Pogacar at GTs?