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Hills33
No, I'm referring to the second rider, who both Jonas and the amateur following him had sped past, and who then asked Jonas if he could help when he got to the bottom and saw Jonas had crashed; Jonas told him angrily to go away. This rider was very understanding and sympathised with Jonas.28-01-2026 20:50
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Hills33
But he took his anger out on an amateur rider who simply offered his help. That rider said that he understood Jonas's anger, but that says a lot about how kind and humble the rider is.28-01-2026 06:38
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Hills33
Perhaps they were closer to start with? But the rider who simply offered his help was gracious about Jonas reacting with annoyance to him.27-01-2026 21:38
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Hills33
Then another cyclist's offer of help was brushed away. It is not hard to empathise with Jonas, whose ride was ruined. But I can't help wondering if the journalists who are now asking amateurs to stay away from all top riders would have been as understanding if the top rider involved was Pogacar.27-01-2026 20:12
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Hills33
Seems the amateur rider was a safe distance behind.27-01-2026 12:50
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Hills33
It's an interesting article, and helps to explain why Jonas prefers to spend as much time as possible at home. The original Danish article is not so different from the Cyclinguptpdate version.13-01-2026 12:17
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Hills33
Quick answer to your last question ... yes, Tadej is pretty consistently treated worse! (Remember the slur that he was arrogant, something the people where I live would have been puzzled by, if they'd read these articles like I do.) I do get your approach, but the reporters of news here actively add to the problem.12-01-2026 06:51
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Hills33
All very sad. But you seem to be backing the journalists in generally demonising Tadej and canonising Jonas. This article is interesting though, and suggests Jonas is making very good financial decisions, acquiring luxury homes that he and his family are enjoying living in, and staying near family (also now in luxury homes) who can help with the kids. Sounds like a great lifestyle, and not a basis for critising Pog's decisions.11-01-2026 16:30
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Hills33
Maybe Simon's close bond with his brother made his position untenable, for instance if Visma were planning an unwelcome surprise for UAE.10-01-2026 19:42
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Hills33
Knowing even less about Jonas than they do about Tadej, journalists seem determined to emphasise the differences between them. They all pepper their articles about Jonas with the words family, quiet and candid. Then they have to make Tadej sound the opposite. If Tadej started a family they would be confused.10-01-2026 18:25