+2
15-10-2024 16:00
14-10-2024 09:47
+26
13-10-2024 15:59
13-10-2024 07:33
+3
11-10-2024 16:38
+1
11-10-2024 04:57
+9
05-10-2024 17:37
+0
30-09-2024 08:41
14-07-2024 05:25
+5
10-07-2024 19:24
+2
Cooldude
If the men's award is based purely on performance then it is a no contest. But if some consideration is given to the cyclist who has influenced the largest number of people to either take up the sport or become fans through his historic and unprecedented achievements, then I would argue that Biniam Girmay has a fair shout.15-10-2024 16:00
+2
Cooldude
Comparing Pogacar with Merckx is like comparing Tiger Woods with Jack Nicklaus. Tiger may have been the more talented golfer and has indeed surpassed some of Jack's achievements, including the total number of PGA tour wins, but has not been able to match Jack's record of majors, which is perhaps the most important statistic. Whether Pog will surpass Eddy only time will tell.14-10-2024 09:47
+26
Cooldude
Did this Dutch journalist have a similar opinion last year, when Jumbo Visma dominated the Grand Tours - in particular, the Vuelta, when they captured the podium?13-10-2024 15:59
+2
Cooldude
I think Decathlon AG2R would be a good option, now that BOC is leaving them. They have the money, among the best bikes and a good support squad.13-10-2024 07:33
+3
Cooldude
Possibly the only thing that could have derailed Pog's season was him almost crashing into the median on Stage 5 of the Tour but was saved by his cat-like reflexes and incredible bike handling skills.11-10-2024 16:38
+1
Cooldude
The debate on PEDs should not be limited only to the esoteric chemically synthesised 'drugs' such as SGF-1000, but expanded to other 'performance enhancing' substances or methods. Such as ketones, or hyperbaric tents, or Carbon Monoxide inhalation or even carb loaded gels. None of which is a natural method that amateur sportspersons should use either in their diet or exercise regime, but are promoted extensively by influencers. What should be considered the limit or red line in that case? And should all of these 'unnatural' performance enhancers be then banned and cyclists only be allowed to consume regular food such as baguettes and Coke?11-10-2024 04:57
+9
Cooldude
Nothing that Pog does should surprise anyone anymore - especially his rivals.05-10-2024 17:37
+0
Cooldude
One more 'to do' box ticked off for Tadej. What's his plan for next year? Would like to see him attempt Itzulia, Dauphine and the Tour-Vuelta double amongst the stage races and either (but not both) RVV or PR in addition to MSR, LBL and IL amongst the classics.30-09-2024 08:41
+0
Cooldude
If Vingegaard has to win the Tour from here on, he will have to do it mostly on his own since his team is weaker than UAE on the mountain stages. Which will mean that he cannot remain protected and will have to expose himself once he decides to go solo.14-07-2024 05:25
+5
Cooldude
Not racing intelligently today left Pog without the legs when it mattered.10-07-2024 19:24