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FredMan
Racing against the clock is always boring for spectators. However, this format of TTTs is preferable over the others, in that the results are a good indication of where each rider would eventually finish in the standings at the end of the race, although that is not evident in this case, as we are getting ahead, this being just the first stage of a 21-day race. I guess that's because it shows both individual, as well as team capabilities lumped together, with a slight emphasis on individual abilities.03:21
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FredMan
Ganna is 6 ft 4 in. and weighs 81 kgs. Remco is 5 ft. 7in. and weighs 63 kgs. Jonas is 5 ft. 9 in. and weighs 58 kgs. while Tadej is 5 ft. 9 in. and weighs 67 kgs. It would have been interesting to see how much time Remco can put on Ganna (or vice versa) on a TT this long. Miguel Indurain won 5 TdFs and his main advantage is his time-trialing skills. He is as big as MVDP but he can climb and time-trial like the best of them.20-05-2026 13:21
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FredMan
IMO, doping in sports should be treated like theft.. with appropriate jail time as punishment. It is non-negotiable.. lifetime ban is necessary to eradicate the evil.29-04-2026 06:15
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FredMan
Jonas obviously meant exactly that, IMO.. Also, my guess is he realized how well the Giro contributed to Tadej's resurgence in '24 and '25, so he's optimistic it would help him just as well.25-04-2026 10:22
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FredMan
There's not an ounce of fat in a professional riders' body, So all that weight advantage translates to muscle strength. When Tadej first won Flanders, he was asked if Paris-Roubaix would be next. He said he'll have to gain 20 lbs more body weight to be competitive. He's not clueless.19-04-2026 07:36
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FredMan
It's actually wiry body, huge legs.. Look at the body weights of the top 15-20 Paris-Roubaix finishers.. Tadej is 66kg, all the rest are 74kg and above. It's a sprinter's classic, perfectly flat. Tell me a rider who weighs below 68 kg who can outsprint Jonathan Milan.. where do sprinters get their power when they stand on the pedals? Why is Jonathan Milan top sprinter? He's 6' 4" and 85 kgs.19-04-2026 07:20
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FredMan
Last year, if Tadej did not crash and have other mechanical issues, he would have arrived at the velodrome with MVDP and still lose in the sprint. Paris-Roubaix offers very little chances for a lightweight rider like Tadej. A few extra pounds goes a long way in softening up the effect of the cobbles on the body.15-04-2026 11:30
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FredMan
A professional cyclists' height/weight ratio is nowhere near that of the general population. Their bodies are akin to that of a tadpole, in terms of proportion. That's why cyclists have a very strong kick, like a frog.15-04-2026 09:48
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FredMan
Ever wonder why, if Paris-Roubaix is so much dependent on luck, MVDP has managed to be very lucky indeed as to almost win 4 times, consecutively? It's like a cyclocross race, only the terrain is flat throughout. In cyclocross, MVDP is known to win 30 out of 30 races, can you imagine? He's almost unbeatable.. and you can assume it's because of his bike handling skills developed in countless cyclocross races.15-04-2026 09:42