Vuelta a España Vuelta a España 2025, Stage 19: Rueda - Guijuelo (161.9 km)

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UAE has largest budget in professional cycling by far. They buy great talent, but great talent comes with challenges.
Yes they do, and that's also why they win a lot. They just have a lot of great riders. But it's not through any genius management or teambuilding.

Almeida could have won this Vuelta, but he likely won't and it's mostly because of his team... which is the strongest team in the race. Make it make sense.
 
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Yes they do, and that's also why they win a lot. They just have a lot of great riders. But it's not through any genius management or teambuilding.

Almeida could have won this Vuelta, but he likely won't and it's mostly because of his team... which is the strongest team in the race. Make it make sense.
The 'they win a lot' argument is a bit inflated but I won't go around explaining.
 
Just as you posted there was an increase in tempo.
Of course that was a while ago, and things seem to have slowed down since then.
Tempo is turned off right now, trying to see how many riders can fit on front row of the race.. Absolutely disgraceful to Conti teams that will be lucky to finish a half hour back tomorrow.. Today is all or nothing for sub standard teams.. When they look over and see Mads they say, I should sit in and take my chances? Someone needs to scream like Adam Sandler movie " you can do it! "
This is ridiculous
 
I'm guessing you mean ProTeams.
No.. I don't consider BH, Polti, Caja Rural, Kern Pharma serious players, pack fill..and I have many exceptions like in Australia when national team squad attacks everyone with honor! They know that they are a long shot and race accordingly. Nat director sends someone everyday no matter what.. I definitely meant Continental level, B leaguers..
 
No.. I don't consider BH, Polti, Caja Rural, Kern Pharma serious players, pack fill..and I have many exceptions like in Australia when national team squad attacks everyone with honor! They know that they are a long shot and race accordingly. Nat director sends someone everyday no matter what.. I definitely meant Continental level, B leaguers..

If ProTeams like those you mentioned are "conti team" what are the actual conti teams?
 

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