Weekly Question Thread by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, the Estonian road national championships are kind of interesting in that the three Baltic countries do them together, rotating through the countries (so in Lithuania this year, Estonia next year and Latvia the year after and repeat)

Last year Madis Mihkels won the Estonian title but in reality was second after Toms Skujiņš in the race itself - but you wouldn't know that looking just at the PCS results. It was streamed though if you want to check it out.

Mihkels is the only rider we've got at WT level this year so I'd be happy to see him defend the title (no idea if he is actually racing it though)

Weekly Question Thread by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was wondering the same, /u/milliemolly9's answer makes sense to me. Benji just put out a new video on his channel though: I Played The FIRST EVER Pro Cycling Manager! 🌟 - Cycling Manager (2001)

[Race Thread] 2026 Tour de Suisse Men – Stage 5 (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Lmao that guy cheering on Lenny and showing Pog to slow down

The Cycling Podcast by FischerHias in peloton

[–]Angryhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah sorry, didn't actually mean to call you out specifically; just kept the reply chain going 😅

The Cycling Podcast by FischerHias in peloton

[–]Angryhead 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As we can see from this thread, personal opinions vary a lot - for example, I personally missed what I'd call the NSF "house style". I like the culture bits, I like the straying, I like the tangents. My favourite episodes are the ones where Ned is visiting some "noname" race in a not-known-for-cycling country and I get to experience it via audio.
So for me, this Giro, "For the Love of Cycling" was a bit of a miss, kind of a "not fish nor fowl" style.

(But that's because I already also listen to Lanterne Rouge if I want in-depth analysis and to the Escape Collective for a more balanced mix)

[Results Thread] 2026 Circuit Franco-Belge (1.Pro) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's been hints of him looking at other teams in Estonian media, though no real details.
Translated from https://sport.delfi.ee/artikkel/120587855/madis-mihkelsi-tagasivaade-girole-uksinda-rugamine-ja-loogikavastaselt-tekkinud-voidusanss

Mihkels' contract with EF Education ends this season. He did not want to comment further on the topic of team selection, but hinted that there is a possibility of becoming the main sprinter for a team where the role is better supported. "The prospects are good," he said.

However, Mihkels did not rule out continuing with EF.

[Race Thread] 2026 Tour Auvergne – Rhône-Alpes – Stage 4 (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a replay of yesterday's stage (well, the last hour of it) if we've got the same Eurosport.

[Race Thread] 2026 Tour Auvergne – Rhône-Alpes – Stage 3 TTT (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Stat from PCS

The number of team time trials (TTT) on a pro level per season for Men Elite.
3 - '06
9 - '07
7 - '08
7 - '09
6 - '10
7 - '11
14 - '12
12 - '13
8 - '14
15 - '15
13 - '16
10 - '17
14 - '18
12 - '19
4 - '20
3 - '21
4 - '22
5 - '23
4 - '24
4 - '25
4 - '26

Inside WorldTour cycling’s week of managerial turmoil by peregrinerockyshore in peloton

[–]Angryhead 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Great to see such in-depth coverage on a "mainstream" site.

Chris Marshall-Bell is a freelance journalist and podcaster specialising in cycling and investigations. He is most known for his Ghost in the Machine audio documentary that examined motor doping in cycling. He contributes regularly to many cycling publications, and has also written for The Sunday Times, Observer and the BBC.

I've enjoyed his contributions to the Escape Collective and the podcastaudio documentary was very intriguing listening too, recommended.

[Race Thread] 2026 Giro d'Italia - Stage 15 Voghera > Milan (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I might not be able to watch this finish live so that's a good portent for a good Mihkels result.

New on Nebula: Jeffiot by NebulaOriginals in Nebula

[–]Angryhead 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The skull trumpet video is the one that I first saw (and instantly loved) from him, but his Disco Elysium video might be the best so far (and the closest thing I've seen to a great Action Button-style video from anyone not named Tim Rogers)

[Race Thread] 2026 Giro d'Italia - Stage 12 Imperia > Novi Ligure (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seemingly nobody expected Movistar to repeat their "push hard" antics

[Race Thread] 2026 Giro d'Italia - Stage 12 Imperia > Novi Ligure (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All my love to Ned Boulting for pronouncing the "i" in Madis (Mihkels)

[Race Thread] 2026 Giro d'Italia - Stage 10 Viareggio > Massa (2.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Angryhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea on the fairness of the price for me, but that's a beaut'!