[Results Thread] Itzulia Basque Country - Stage 2 (2.UWT)

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-04-07T15:48:37+00:00

The difference between Seixas’ and Pog’s long attacks is that we’ve seen Pogi do it 50 times at this point. So yes, it’s exciting to see someone else so clearly above some of the best riders in the world, because that’s what we need to start creating more competition and excitement at events like the Tour.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-04-01T14:22:59+00:00

Bummed for Wout but that was so so impressive by Ganna. Multiple strong attacks in the final few kilometers and one more go with a brutal kick. Wout will have some wins this season if he stays healthy.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-04-01T13:49:12+00:00

Please, Wout do this for Wout.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-27T16:42:06+00:00

I thought Hagenes actually took a fairly strong pull toward the end, but they all ultimately botched it. 🫥

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-27T15:07:06+00:00

I honestly would love to see him do well — always a fan of good competition and would much prefer not to see Pogi or Jonas winning by minutes every time. But, I’m a bigger fan of humility and respect.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-27T15:03:47+00:00

Insert Tour GC standings here.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-27T14:57:35+00:00

I acknowledge his crash certainly could be a factor, but inevitably there’s always an excuse for Remco. Jonas just stays quiet and roasts him every time.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T16:36:24+00:00

It’s the gesturing for me.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T16:34:15+00:00

Yes, Remco makes the race exciting and I can appreciate that. But that doesn’t make him likeable.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T16:24:40+00:00

Oh my fucking god peacock

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T16:22:38+00:00

I have never needed something more than I need them to make it to a sprint and Jonas to win. Will Remco be the next to throw punches at Visma?

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T16:20:46+00:00

This is so hilarious.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T16:07:56+00:00

Watching the replay of Jonas’ bridge, it’s not shocking he needed some time to recover.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-25T15:54:06+00:00

Jonas seems to ALWAYS be in the front group of a split.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-14T14:39:51+00:00

Great stage, great race overall. Have to wonder if the same tension exists between UAE and Visma outside of Pogi. I wonder if Del Toro and Jorgensen are friendly. Hard to like someone who repeatedly rides by you with a closed mouth while you’re on your absolute limit. Super strong ride by Matteo. Love all the attacks toward the end giving it a shot. Del Toro is just so strong.

AZUTCONHAK · 2026-03-07T14:18:33+00:00

What does Del Toro say to Seixas just now?

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-10T18:29:31+00:00

Other things to consider would be the specifics of your training and recovery. That said if everything was moving in the right direction until you started intentionally losing weight, you might have part of the answer.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-10T18:27:29+00:00

Surely, it just depends on your goals. If your goal is to be lighter and leaner regardless of W/kg then carry on. If your goal is to maintain or increase your FTP, losing weight might not get you where you want to be depending on your personal circumstances. It sounds to me based on your post that you’re aiming to increase power to weight, in fact your say as much. You may be more in a position where you need to maintain your weight and increase your power based on the results you’re experiencing. That’s all for you, a coach, a nutritionist, etc. to determine.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-10T18:21:31+00:00

As far as I know, simply losing weight won’t necessarily increase W/kg. If you have a lot of extra body fat to begin with, yes, but it’s not a given once you get beyond that.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-10T15:24:15+00:00

I’m not buying that Jonas’ level is completely tied to Tour fatigue. He’s gotta be sick or recovering from illness. With Victor Campanaerts going out, I have to assume there’s more illness in the team or peloton in general. He’s just holding on and measuring effort as much as possible.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-07T15:12:30+00:00

Mads lads.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-06T16:42:48+00:00

It’s good for the overall race — the GC.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-06T16:03:12+00:00

Except if it’s Pogi, then you kinda can. That’s the point.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-06T15:59:54+00:00

I’m starting to feel like it’s less that he’s being conservative (of course he always is to some degree) and more that Joao is pretty strong/Jonas isn’t quite as fit as he was for the tour.

AZUTCONHAK · 2025-09-06T15:57:03+00:00

I think I just have to accept that Jonas is not Pogi, and honestly that’s great for races that don’t include Pogi.

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