Lots of talk about which U23 riders can ride in the U23 World Championships. My take: don’t allow WT riders, but allow Conti, maybe even PT riders whose teams aren’t automatically allowed to race the WT races. It would allow these teams to attract those riders who are talented

A man with some really impressive exploits as wins. I’ll especially remember Saint-Etienne where he held off a storming Alaphilippe and Pinot on his own (who were at the peaks of their career) after a long day in the saddle. The national battles in the U23 were also of a very

Not going into the comparison with Pogacar but what isn’t highlighted as much today are the following three elements as part of a long continuous stretch at the highest level: 1) how much it took from Remco to get in shape in time for the Tour. That alone took a crazy amount of

I see a lot of black or white takes after the UCI’s press release. Why can’t there be any nuance? If you’re a really talented rider who wants to benefit from a WT environment and wants the ride the U23 WC, you can join their Devo team. As part of the Devo team you can ride

To highlight one example (which was brought yo again recently): when jordi meeus concluded his junior years, no U23 wanted him. Because of different factors he wasn’t able to show his potential. Jef Robert (president of his junior club Acrog) and others contacted different U23

Luckily we still have Mauri and Ilan for a next push! #Zurich2024

To put it lightly: this is far from ideal from a communication POV. Rider to media: “They haven’t communicated it to me (yet) but it’s clear that there’s no spot for me anymore next year”. Team to media: “I hope he finds another team next year” Team to rider: 🦗🦗🦗🦗

This makes perfect sense. Kasper is someone who likes to do things his way (most importantly training). EF allows plenty of that.

Strong move by Uno-X Mobility Cycling. Watch out for him next year. I expect a big season from him. Still plenty of upside.

If some of the superstar cyclists of today made it, it’s also because they received the proper support as a youth rider. Meeting the right people at the right time, hearing the right words when they need it the most. Elements that inspire them, that motivate them, that keep the

Although Il Lombardia has given us some memorable editions in the past (2006 being my favorite one), I always feel like this is the “which riders are still up for it this late in the season”-monument 🤷🏻‍♂️ #ILombardia

Might just be me but it looks like the Olympic champ is settling a score with his Lombardia past. It’s personal. It’s adrenaline. And with that getting the needed motivation for 2025 and onwards. #ILombardia

The art of the TT and it’s further demise. I really miss the classic TT. Hurting yourself on mostly flat terrain for at least 40km. An exercise of strength, endurance, speed and aerodynamics. An opportunity for specialists to do what they do best, to go for glory. An

Vauquelin to Visma, it’s happening right? It’s bloody gonna happen.