Ben Swift

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• RolandDekker07-09-2026
  Just a point to mention. Temperatures in Central Spain, especially Seville and Córdoba are in the high 30's low 40's every summer. It's been normal for much longer than my 35 years here. But it's a dry heat, hot but not humid. You should not misinterpret temperature with unbearable conditions. I was in Carnaby Street London in 1999 when there was a solar eclipse. The temperature was 28°C. I was sweating buckets, and seriously struggling for air. Different locations, different climates, different circumstances.
• RolandDekker07-09-2026
  I'm not criticizing the riders, but the best part of stage 15 Vuelta should have been the 2 climbs around Villaviciosa de Córdoba and the pueblo. It was going to be much hotter in the start and finish stages especially Córdoba city. Seriously if there was a genuine concern about the forecasted temperature ( before a rest day) then the stage should have been canceled. I watched the race in Santa Maria de Trassierra and the riders never looked distressed at all. My whole point AGAIN is the stage continued NOT because of the health of the riders BUT BROADCASTING REVENUE ! Sean Kelly stated on TNT that in his day there were no cancelations due to temperature. The temperatures in Andalusia have remained pretty much the same in the 35 years I've lived here. So WHY is it suddenly a problem ?? If it really is change the time of year. Its freezing in the winter.
• Cyclingsbestfan07-09-2026
  Mas has never shown he is good in a TT. Roglic does have past form in that discipline. Mas is hot and he is a Spaniard in his home race, so he could surprise us. Is Roglic likely to make up the 2 minutes + he is behind? A minute at best perhaps? This TT is going to be intersting.
• 1stpastthepost07-09-2026
  You are overreacting to a light hearted comment on fines collection. Did none of you guys not get that before jumping on your soap boxes? Lighten up!
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  Front24207-09-2026
  The team that signs your paycheck is always the #1 priority.
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  DareDevil07-09-2026
  Remco will miss him for sure.
• RolandDekker07-09-2026
  If security and health were a problem, then yesterday should have been canceled altogether. It was 36° in Villaviciosa yesterday but 41° in Córdoba city where the race finished. As I stated where most of the race took place was on long narrow country roads with deep ditches and slopes on either side. No where to park a car or stand safely and watch. As for living somewhere else?To have cycling on my doorstep? Thank you. I also have a chalet in Alpe d'Huez, which I use in the winter mainly for skiing. But was extremely fortunate to watch Tadej Pogaćar's record breaking ascent on July 24th.
• PogiSloFans07-09-2026
  Correction: 63000 swiss = $77,891 or 67.035 euros.
• PogiSloFans07-09-2026
  Janja Garnbret a year ago about Pogačar: "Tadej is considered the best cyclist in the world because of his rare combination of unmatched physical endurance, explosive power, and an all-around racing style that lets him win almost any type of event. He also has exceptional tactical intelligence and racecraft. A few months ago he said to me: In my view, cycling intelligence is simple... keep control, play smart, avoid overthinking, and ensure you have the best legs on the day."
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  leedorney07-09-2026
  Seixas, instead of doing the tdf and riding round, should've done this and he'd have won it