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This is the best idea. But, we have been saying that since riders were paying them off to cover up doping (including Lance Tour de Swiss). But, they kept doing it and I don't doubt that they still are.10-06-2026 22:42
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md1975
Right now I honestly don't know what is going on. Both aren't in the top 10. However, neither is more than 1:16 down. This kid from EF looks like he can climb so we shall see if he can keep his narrow lead. Neither Del Torro or Sexis have looked overly good or bad yet. They just have yet to look ready to win10-06-2026 22:34
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Sexis or Del Torro will take the overall. I think it might come down to the TTT. As both are decent flat riders, good on small climbs and explosive on big hard climbs. Would not be shocked to see them trade a stage win or 2 in the mountains06-06-2026 18:16
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md1975
I honestly don't see any true winners in this race. Jonas won as expected. But, many are saying that the rider level and the route were very tame compared to what has been the Giro d'italia recently. This is 1 of many articles describing the 2 races and what the difference was. The 2024 Giro d'Italia was generally considered more difficult and brutal than the 2026 edition.The 2024 Route:Had more intense total altitude gain.Featured a highly demanding final week in the mountains that historically characterizes the race.Saw Tadej Pogačar take the race by the scruff of the neck and ride away with a massive, dominant winning margin.The 2026 Route:Organizers deliberately softened the route—dropping the total altitude gain to around 49,150 meters and removing the punishing triple-whammy of mountain stages in the final week.Was specifically designed to entice Grand Tour stars attempting the Giro-Tour double.Relied heavily on a long (40km) flat time trial and featured many "recovery" stages, shifting focus away from pure suffering.While the 2026 Giro was still a massive test of endurance, its parcours was more forgiving to allow riders to recover ahead of the Tour de France.31-05-2026 17:36
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md1975
UAE always just reloads with very good riders to put with Pogi. I mean Del Torro could in reality win a GT, he came close last year. And Yates has won 1. By next season we will likely see a few riders leave UAE and others arrive. I saw a rumor 2yrs ago that Bernal would sign with UAE26-05-2026 22:40
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md1975
What did what his wife's remarks do? Caused a rift between him and one of his key helpers in WVA. Management was also unhappy with her remarks. So much so that he was ordered (yes you can find it online) to apologize for any issues that came from the article. Now, either you lie or your very stupid to say you had no idea what she said, that you had no idea she singled out 1 rider (who you need to help you). I don’t care which one it is. It was a classless act and even worse in the timeline of when it was said. Some have said Jonas himself actually said what she said to the reporter. Only he used her to cover himself. If that was true and came out I would lose respect for him. And Visma very well would cut ties with him faster than the rumors say.23-05-2026 21:57
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md1975
I don't hate Jonas. I actually have him as my 3rd favorite rider currently. Behind Pogi and Sexis (who over took another rider). But, I just say what I think. And even liking him, I can still see what happened last year at the TDF as pure disrespect for his team. I don’t care what anyone thinks if you are married you are aware of what your wife is saying and thinking most of the time. So, he had to have known that what she said would cause a problem. And taking a shot at WVA was the worst. Then, every single time he isn't doing great in a race lately he has an excuse (which he didn't have before last year). He won’t just say he was off. Pogi says it, even if UAE say multiple things as to why Pogi flat out says I didn't ride well. He accepts responsibility and moves on. I am glad Jonas is in the lead, but he has a couple riders who have been really good. This race might have a few more twists before it ends.23-05-2026 18:18
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md1975
Exactly, Jonas blames everything but himself now. Pogi will admit he was off. It all started after his crash and has just been getting worse. And what his wife said was the absolute worst. Some feel she said it, but Jonas was the one who gave the basic outline.23-05-2026 14:49
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md1975
Or if he is just "off". Which wouldn't shock me at all. He has never raced 2 GTs he may have come into the Giro just not great.23-05-2026 14:37
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md1975
He rode a decent TT and stayed in the lead by 27 seconds. Will he win the GC, we don't know. However, he showed us that he is in good form and riding smart so far.22-05-2026 17:33