Jayco AlUla thread

[eth-dog]

First, BOC needs to show semblance of form. Second, Ackermann is not riding the TDF, despite what is listed on the PCS. Third Ackermann needs to find some form, although having mezgec by his side will help him with positioning in the final.

Not sending your best Sprinter to the Tour when you don't really have a top 10 GC candidate for it is a choice.

 

[yaco55]

Not sending your best Sprinter to the Tour when you don't really have a top 10 GC candidate for it is a choice.

They have Bling, Plapp, O'CONNOR and Schmid to win stages.

 

[eth-dog]

Bling out for the next month and a half with two broken wrists (minimum)

 

[yaco55]

Bling out for the next month and a half with two broken wrists (minimum)

Jayco has been lucky so far to avoid the injury plague in the peleton, however, Bling is a big loss because of his versatility and ability to get UCI points. Reckon he will be back in June because its hard to go on the ergo with two broken wrists. Anyway he should ride the TDF and the Vuelta before winning the 2027 Aussie Nats. I hope Schmid is taken to TA and ride for GC.

 

[eth-dog]

Jayco has been lucky so far to avoid the injury plague in the peleton, however, Bling is a big loss because of his versatility and ability to get UCI points. Reckon he will be back in June because its hard to go on the ergo with two broken wrists. Anyway he should ride the TDF and the Vuelta before winning the 2027 Aussie Nats. I hope Schmid is taken to TA and ride for GC.

I'd be surprised if he does that, given the Worlds is in Montreal and would be a big target

 

[yaco55]

I'd be surprised if he does that, given the Worlds is in Montreal and would be a big target

World's is too hard for Bling.

 

[eth-dog]

World's is too hard for Bling.

It's basically the same course as GP Montreal. Which he rides every year. As I sadi, I'd be surprised.

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Vendrame looking like a very solid pick up.
Not sure what they would be paying him, but certainly strengthened Jayco's one day racing presence.

You'd think he'll ride the Giro and try and go for a stage win on a hilly / medium mountain stage.

And finish the season with the Italian one day races.

Should be good for 800+ UCI points.

Lucky given Matthews' injury

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Paris-Nice with the full sprint train.
Donaldson had a decent 10th place on the first stage.
Ackerman was left without a single team mate in sight in the last 1km.
He got himself in good position with 100 - 150 to go but just had zero acceleration and finished 14th. Pretty disappointing result!

 

[yaco55]

Ackermann is struggling, however, it would be nice if he had one rider in the final km. I'll also add he tends to ride independently in finals instead of using his team. Finally, the two sprints in PN were won by riders who had a leadout rider.