My take on today’s joint attack on Kuss by Roglic and Vingegaard reflects a newly ignited battle between the 2 grand tour winners with Kuss simply being collateral damage. I’m of the opinion that Vingegaard’s attack yesterday reflected a desire to show dominance over Roglic with him attempting to deflect criticism by using the van Hooydonck situation as his rationale for attacking and winning the stage. I think Roglic’s attack today was an attempt to take time back on Jonas even though it failed. The whole situation is now a mess and has soured the race for me. I never ever thought I’d say this but I’m sorry that Remco is out of it. Nobody wants to witness a team cannibalizing itself like this, but as soon as Jonas was listed as riding La Vuelta, the possibility was always there.
The only reason I find the Vuelta interesting & am still watching at this point is Sepp in red. Thank you for eloquently capturing my rage. Like another comment, I’m hoping for a vengeful & redemptive Kuss victory despite the soulless & bizarrely unappreciative team “tactic”.
Yes Kate yes! Preach it because this is nonsense what they’re doing to Kuss. His loyalty deserves to be rewarded with the same protection of the maillot rojo jersey leader that they gave to the maillot jaune and the maglia rosa this year.
Yes! Everything 100% but still conflicted, it’s a conundrum unto itself, convoluted, it’s like a duel to the death. Indeed each man for himself. When they pulled away, did Sepp, when he looked back, realize that no one was there for him? Are we really suppose to believe that he doesn’t care at all? He did look like he was having fun there at the end though, ripping down the last section. I still believe that these is still a chance for him to take it all but its so hard to tell what is honestly going on here - what the fuck is right!
I'm gonna repeat what I said on Chris Horner's rant about this:
"The thing is, this was an opportunity for Vingegaard & Roglic to reconcile their conflicting ambitions: just agree to let Kuss win! Instead, by continuing their fight they have basically blown up the team. What a shit show."
My take on today’s joint attack on Kuss by Roglic and Vingegaard reflects a newly ignited battle between the 2 grand tour winners with Kuss simply being collateral damage. I’m of the opinion that Vingegaard’s attack yesterday reflected a desire to show dominance over Roglic with him attempting to deflect criticism by using the van Hooydonck situation as his rationale for attacking and winning the stage. I think Roglic’s attack today was an attempt to take time back on Jonas even though it failed. The whole situation is now a mess and has soured the race for me. I never ever thought I’d say this but I’m sorry that Remco is out of it. Nobody wants to witness a team cannibalizing itself like this, but as soon as Jonas was listed as riding La Vuelta, the possibility was always there.
This! How they can’t seem to accept that they should help Kuss win this is utterly beyond me.
The only reason I find the Vuelta interesting & am still watching at this point is Sepp in red. Thank you for eloquently capturing my rage. Like another comment, I’m hoping for a vengeful & redemptive Kuss victory despite the soulless & bizarrely unappreciative team “tactic”.
100% agree. Esp. the part about how they could activate a HUGE chunk of fans of cycling in the US. SMDH.
Yes Kate yes! Preach it because this is nonsense what they’re doing to Kuss. His loyalty deserves to be rewarded with the same protection of the maillot rojo jersey leader that they gave to the maillot jaune and the maglia rosa this year.
So bang on it hurts. Roglic and Vinge shamed themselves today.
If Sepp hasn't considered leaving Jumbo Visma before, there are undoubtedly a few UCI WorldTeams who would love to have him at the tip of the spear.
So true, and so well put. Wout needs to bop over to Spain and give those two 'teammates' a sock in the mouth. LaPorte can lend a hand.
Well said.
But also, here is a book I recommend, if you have never read it: The Red Prince, by Timothy Snyder.
Yes! Everything 100% but still conflicted, it’s a conundrum unto itself, convoluted, it’s like a duel to the death. Indeed each man for himself. When they pulled away, did Sepp, when he looked back, realize that no one was there for him? Are we really suppose to believe that he doesn’t care at all? He did look like he was having fun there at the end though, ripping down the last section. I still believe that these is still a chance for him to take it all but its so hard to tell what is honestly going on here - what the fuck is right!
I'm gonna repeat what I said on Chris Horner's rant about this:
"The thing is, this was an opportunity for Vingegaard & Roglic to reconcile their conflicting ambitions: just agree to let Kuss win! Instead, by continuing their fight they have basically blown up the team. What a shit show."