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• Jumpyjohn19-08-2026
  It doesn’t matter, there are people like that in both worlds. Funny how nobody mentioned Tadej, who put « family » loyalty over country. Imagine (would be) soldiers would do the same, well, some did, were called traitors BUT they did change the course of history by prematurely ending stupid wars and practically NOBODY 20-30y later dares criticisethem the way their leaders back then did. You should represent your country, for whatever, IF you believe it’s for the RIGHT reasons and the balance of reasons for/against is ok for you PERSONALLY. Jonas is no different to Tadej in that respect, both have their reasons. Besides, as today again shows very well, NEVER confuse country and (temporary) leaders no matter how much people try to pressure you with guilt. In that respect, Belgium’s federation and all its demands on riders is a very interesting case to review.
• Jumpyjohn19-08-2026
  Can’t disagree there, no matter how much I appreciate Prim. At some point you have to make way for new generations, in fact, you should be helping not hindering.
• Hills3319-08-2026
  There was a lot of criticism for Pog for putting loyalty to his partner first on that occasion (and probably missing out on a huge boost to his international profile, Olympic glory etc. ) But the previous year he had gone so deep at the Glasgow Worlds that he had to be assisted off the podium, and he road that Worlds time trial while obviously still exhausted. So he is not a good point of comparison, if you insist on comparing.
• mij19-08-2026
  It is impossible to dislike WVA
• mij19-08-2026
  Orange County CA guy - let's go!
• wrsty19-08-2026
  Yeah, exactly. I don't see anyone flinging shade on His Royal Infalible Pogness for snubbing the Olympics because his partner didn't get picked. He's admitted as much. One rule for the people we like, endless scorn for those we don't.
• miguel18-08-2026
  UAE man..These guys just insane
• mij18-08-2026
  this is about the most idiotic comment on here - to wish for war to serve one's nation. We're talking about bike racing. which is in part my point about Jonas. it is a bike, you get paid 5 million euro to ride it. You are lucky, go with it.
• mij18-08-2026
  I am giving my opinion, I think it is an honor to ride for one's nation. My opinion is that if my countrymen asked me to help him win, I would do so. The fact is as a 3x champion, Peter Sagan rode a course he knew he would get crushed on, because he felt it was an honor to ride for his country. And, I'm not the only one that feels this way. Mark Cavendish, Yves Lampaert, Jai Hindlay and more have all said they would never say "no" to their country and the honor of riding for their nation. Jai Hindlay is not a one day racer, he was never going to win last year. But, he said, “To race for your country, there's nothing better . . . it never gets old.” Jai said Worlds was one of the best weeks of his year and said he was “super proud to race for the green and gold.” And again, he is NOT a one day racer, like Jonas. Unlike Jonas, he would never say "no" to represent his country. So, I like Jai better. Maybe it is YOUR opinion that it is not an honor, and you would say no. I don't know Jonas, I'm sure he is a great guy. But I personally don't have respect for a man that complains about making 5 million euro a year for a sport, how hard it is, when 99.9% of the planet will never see that kind of money. And I personally don't have respect for someone that is able to ride but says no to his country, says no to his teammate. You can feel as you wish.
• PogiSloFans18-08-2026
  Cavendish in particular is not very fond of Lefevere's often cold and calculative approach to negotiations, rarely willing to pay extra and often letting go of his stars as a consequence. Lefevere was always very fair in how he wanted to compensate riders. Base wage fee, high bonus fee. Perform and you earn as much as you want. Don't perform, and you get a normal wage for a cyclist. What's wrong with that? Makes perfect sense, but I can imagine that someone who wants to slowly burnout and earn based on past performances has a problem with that. Primož Roglič is my compatriot and I respect him for what he's done for Slovenian cycling, but if he can't perform anymore, what then? Like Lefevere said: The teams are not waiting in line to sign up Roglič.