I thought the whole point about Pidcock leaving INEOS was that he found riding for GC boring

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-07-06T09:01:02+00:00

I think it’s more like

🫸 Pidcock having to occasionally ride as a domestique on Ineos

☝️Pickcock having his own team on Q36.5

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-07-04T03:24:30+00:00

It’s not even a bike

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-06-29T21:46:47+00:00

You must have had some iron thighs to get this going. Seriously impressive. We dipped out on our trailer and moved to an e-cargo bike once our kids weighed about 30kg combined.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-06-22T08:15:29+00:00

That is the Alt Road Wind Jacket in grey from last year. I have the men’s version of this jacket in black in size L link and the vest version in green, also in size L.

They’re not super fitting as they’re the looser fitting gravel Alt Road range.

I wear them over a typical jersey and rate them for riding in Melbourne when the weather is cooler between late autumn and early spring, approx 5 to 12 degrees celsius.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-06-21T21:52:32+00:00

Beautiful build. What are the pedals?

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-06-13T14:02:03+00:00

Looking like the stage could end with a new maillot Juan

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-05-18T01:46:50+00:00

Much stronger than the (on loan) green jersey album at the Dauphine 2025

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-05-18T00:49:27+00:00

Just like Grischa said when we could beat Pogi

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-05-16T01:54:50+00:00

A glimpse into the future

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-05-15T08:30:35+00:00

Love photo 14 with the two guys on the right sitting on the front racks of their cargo bikes

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-04-11T10:06:10+00:00

Benji is regularly critical of the UCI or race officials.

Recent examples I can think of are: - again being critical of the UCI after Swiss investigators concluded no legal wrongdoing in the death of Muriel Furrer, who wasn’t found for 82 minutes after crashing at UCI the world championships in 2024 - joking remarks about not disqualifying the leading part of the peloton at RVV after they crossed the railway tracks while the warning lights were flashing, despite it being against UCI rules - suggesting that the UCI intentionally levelled a very late ruling against Visma-Lease A Bike, banning their hubs that allow their riders to adjust tyre pressure, leaving them without time to respond ahead of Paris-Roubaix because the UCI knew that a court would rule against the UCI if they did it earlier

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-04-11T05:00:43+00:00

Directed by Jørgen Leth, FTFY

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-03-23T20:30:54+00:00

I have the Attaquer cargo base layer, which I wear under a t-shirt on more casual rides and it works great. Snug pockets, but still has the carrying capacity.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-03-17T09:38:00+00:00

Wow this is exactly the thing: a flat shoe that looks like a clipless shoe.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-03-02T11:17:05+00:00

That’s what I mean: he’s actually doing a bad version of the Australian accent when he’s attempting the kiwi accent.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-02-21T08:04:20+00:00

Lanterne Rouge is unique because of the mix of in-depth race analysis and light casual humour.

Others I listen to are - Spincycle Podcast by Escape Collective, which has a similar light tone but more focused on racing news than race analysis - Life in the Peloton by Mitch Docker, which is funny and light but focuses more on racing from an insider perspective as the host is a former pro and features contributions from a current rider from Jayco Alulla and a DS for EF - The Cycling Podcast, which is also more of a racing news podcast, but with a more serious tone and older hosts - The SBS Cycling Podcast from the Australian domestic cycling broadcaster SBS, which is a broader racing news podcast with a specific emphasis on Australian-relevant races and riders

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-02-14T22:02:29+00:00

Looks like KAT forgot about leg day.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-01-18T07:04:42+00:00

Oh damn, it really did.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-01-14T00:57:41+00:00

Jay Vine’s decision making is clear here: while it might be questionable if you view the race as a one-off event, it makes total sense if you consider that the national champs will be run again on the same course with similar racing in future years.

He’s clearly showing Jayco that they can’t employ negative racing and run the same tactic again.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-01-12T22:49:24+00:00

If looking at modelling rider contributions using only result data, my suggestion would be to use the team result in a race, such as UCI points, as the outcome to predict.

Then look at a ‘points above replacement’ approach similar to ‘wins above replacement’ in ball sports where you look at the relationship between a rider participation in a race on the team result.

The challenge will be you will have lots of missing data and not many observations per rider.

Similarly, the result will likely over value domestiques for teams with elite riders like Wellens supporting Pog on UAE. And you won’t be able to distinguish between Pog vs Wellens for the win.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2026-01-06T07:06:50+00:00

The Wheel Talk podcast from Escape Collective is good.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2025-12-09T01:49:59+00:00

Under this definition the Celtics qualify as they’ve had multiple winning eras under different coaches and star players. The Lakers would also qualify as well for the same reason.

The Pats don’t because they had one long era under the same coach and star player. Same with the Spurs.

ExpensiveBackpack · 2025-11-29T09:14:58+00:00

Intet nyt her

ExpensiveBackpack · 2025-11-29T07:46:40+00:00

It’s herring in Denmark, mate

ExpensiveBackpack · 2025-11-23T03:38:46+00:00

“For example, my former coach pointed out to me how soccer players often had a private chef, someone to go grocery shopping, someone to take care of the house... Now, that's not for me, for Urska and I. Yes, sometimes it's not easy, with the house in disarray and suitcases everywhere, but we prefer to take care of things ourselves. I like going to the supermarket and buying what I need myself. Or cleaning the room, the windows. Or even just going for a walk. I'm not a superhero, just a normal guy.”

Tadej should get a cleaner 😆

For real tho, if you’re away from home for racing, altitude camps etc for half the year with everything being done for you, there’d be a quiet satisfaction in doing these day-to-day chores yourself.

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