+8
24-07-2025 08:17
23-07-2025 11:32
+12
22-07-2025 02:19
17-07-2025 19:46
+4
17-07-2025 19:27
+0
07-07-2025 07:14
+1
27-06-2025 12:05
20-06-2025 03:48
+8
FredMan
UAE is arrogant? Nils Pollitt clarified this, but as usual, this site omitted his explanation. He was telling the rider that the yellow jersey was having a nature break, and that it is an unwritten rule that attacks should be restrained under such conditions. Obviously, it is unfair to attack a rider who is peeing. The peloton also expect the yellow jersey team to control breakaways, so it is normal that UAE would reel in unwanted breakaways. These are racing situations not governed by hard and fast rules. Any rider or any team is free to go in front and take up the peloton pacing activity. It is unwarranted to label this as arrogant behavior. Tadej was merely expressing his opinion on the matter. As for the political stance of UAE, I don't think it is relevant, and media has a way of baiting sports figures to comment on matters unrelated to sports, in order to have something controversial to write about. Let us not allow ourselves to be fooled.24-07-2025 08:17
+8
FredMan
Tadej was climbing Mont Ventoux with the nagging memory of his previous defeat to Jonas on the same climb, where he cracked and was dropped. Vice-versa for Jonas. Naturally, Tadej would be extra cautious this time around. Considering that Jonas said he was feeling 100% pre-stage, and Tadej feeling a bit down with sore throat, I think the result was favorable for Tadej, even more than it is for Jonas, although I cannot fault Jonas for feeling rejuvenated. The forthcoming confrontations would certainly be reason to feel excited about this TdF.23-07-2025 11:32
+12
FredMan
There is an unwritten rule in cycling that says a rider should not attack a fallen opponent. The yellow jersey is expected to exert leadership of the peloton during a race. When Jonas and other riders went down, there was a message on the radio to Tadej (as seen in the TV coverage) to slow down the peloton to allow the fallen cyclists to rejoin the group. Tadej was only doing his best as yellow jersey to stabilize the peloton. His frustration is caused by Jonas' own teammates taking advantage of a situation involving their own leader. Team Visma, and their DS primarily, should have delayed their planned breakaway just to allow the peloton to stabilize after the crash.22-07-2025 02:19
+8
FredMan
In TdF2022, Vingegaard, Roglic, Van Aert, Kuss and Laporte, the Visma killer bees, took turns in whipping Tadej to submission in Hautacam. Tadej was reminded of that stage in the TdF and asked if he had revenge in his mind today, after putting 2mins on Jonas. He merely answered that he remembers the day, and was happy to win this time.17-07-2025 19:46
+4
FredMan
They touched wheels. Tobias' rear wheel pushed Tadej's front wheel, turning it to the right. Naturally, Tadej fell over to the left, together with his bike. It's called counter steering.17-07-2025 19:27
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FredMan
It's like Milan-Sanremo part 2, IMO, long and tough, with a few uphill sections, made to order for MVDP's sprinting prowess. In Delphinè where he was beaten by Jonas & Tadej in a sprint, Mathieu jokingly said he felt like he was in the wrong weight class.. well, he showed them who was boss now. Jonas was again impressive in 3rd.07-07-2025 07:14
+1
FredMan
They're often referred to as bike fitting specialists, Mau.. Just Google "bike fitting" and you'll find the basic things you need to consider. In general, shorter cranks allows you to spin the pedals better (higher cadence, ala Tadej), at the expense of torque (like when you stand on the pedals, ala Jonas). It allows the bike geometry to be altered such that the rider is closer to the ground (more aero) because the bike's bottom bracket can be set lower to the ground. Just my 2-cents worth.27-06-2025 12:05
+4
FredMan
But he would be a wise man if he used the pre=condition "barring any unforseen event" in his prediction?20-06-2025 03:48