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I said days ago if things look off or he has a bad day, Jonas would start making excuses. And what did I see today after he lost a few seconds but 2 excuses. 1 is about the tires he picked for today. 2 is that he has been riding ill. This seems like he just took what actually happened to Pogačar in the TDF last year. So, if he doesn't win we will know he already has 2 stories to start with as to why he didn't win.16:43
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md1975
So let me get this right. Jonas who is also a lightweight rider will no question beat the current leader no question because he is light and has never had true GC aspersions. As stated in the article: "Afonso Eulálio is on tremendous form, and will ride with motivation, but we have to be logical. A lightweight rider, who has never had real GC aspirations for stage-races since joining the World Tour and has no references for solid time trials, is simply not going to fare well in this effort." You realize that every single GC rider at one point is a guy who happens to be off and on in terms of form and then show up and win. And then keep winning. I don't know if he will win the TT or the Giro. But, to count him out because of your reasoning is just plain silly. Plus, you stated it as fact as well. That is not a fact17-05-2026 21:19
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md1975
Now with his trainer going to Red Bull and Kellerman out...how long until Jonas uses one or both for poor performance? Today he rode like he was scared of something. I saw a few times his teammates were flicking the elbow to him (move up, take a short pull signal) and he stayed put. The top 3 riders (and some other top 10) are not garbage riders who got lucky. They are legit riders and they have a legitimate chance to stay ahead of Jonas with 7min and change on him already.13-05-2026 18:12
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md1975
For the complaining and excuses of why he didn't do well instead of saying "I just didn't have it". And the issues his wife (some say he knew she was going to do it) caused the whole team during the TDF and WVA in particular. Just let him walk and pick up a younger and better rider in Paul Seixas10-05-2026 04:58
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md1975
Nobody building muscle can just make it happen as fast as he did. I am a personal trainer and can safely say that Jonas showed multiple indicators that he was on a steroid after his crash. Likely Tren, as it ads mass but cuts fat. A small amount over 1 to 2 months would easily explain how his legs just suddenly grew.09-05-2026 18:16
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md1975
Lipowitz dropped Jonas this year already09-05-2026 18:12
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md1975
If Lipowitz is not taking 2nd or 3rd...Del Torro very well could. Again, Jonas after doing the Giro with a "B Team" in support vs a full strength Lipowitz or Del Torro (to name 2) is not going to stay with them by week 3 if not sooner05-05-2026 23:29
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md1975
I would agree with you, except Yates has rode in the Giro d'italia and knows what it's like. Jonas is a great rider, however he has never been amazing on really steep climbs. He makes his money on longer and more 8-10% climbs that he can build up to as he goes up. In the Giro he is going to have many that go from 5% to 10+ in seconds. Depending on how well he responds after days like that we will see how he is riding in Week 3. Many riders look set to win only to come to week 3 and just not have the ability to get going like they did in Week 1 and 2. Which one will he be? We will have to wait and see05-05-2026 19:27
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So you mean 2nd place. Because, he can not beat Pogačar anymore. He even went as far as to start making excuses for his poor performance. I have him in 3rd at the TDF IF he stays upright and healthy. Pogačar wins, Sexis or Lipowitz take 2nd. Jonas can't hang with them anymore on bad climbs. Not saying he is awful but he couldn't even break a sick Pogačar on any climb last year, over the full final week.04-05-2026 21:21
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I agree, and for the record nobody is on Pogis level yet. But, back to your original comment. Paul is very good and very young. He very well could be the future. However, Remco was treated like this and he has been good but not amazing. As well as making some very odd excuses for not doing well. Most riders say they had a bad day and hope tomorrow is better. Remco says something that sounds like he went to chatGPT and said make an excuse based on a car an boat and my seat. Not as bad as Jonas is with excuses but closing in. Let's hope Paul can win and lose with dignity20-04-2026 17:11