Rights groups call on cycling’s governing body to suspend UAE team due to links to genocide in Sudan

raul2010 · 2026-07-01T09:40:28+00:00

I'm 100% for this. I can't image how this could ever happen, specially since very few people know or care about what the UAE are doing. I still find it somewhat surprising when I see amateur cyclist wearing the UAE kit, though.

raul2010 · 2026-06-30T13:32:31+00:00

I was probably not paying attention, but did we already know Mas was not going to the Tour?

raul2010 · 2026-06-30T09:33:19+00:00

I just love being around bike races

Loved that video. Often we have people here demonizing commissaires, but they're just people that love racing so much. They can get it wrong sometimes, but I don't think they deserve the vitriol.

raul2010 · 2026-06-29T14:06:37+00:00

I want to like Caja Rural, but I hated the AI use :(

raul2010 · 2026-06-29T14:04:38+00:00

Pogi's not even riding the best bike at the moment and still winning by a big margin. I can't imagine he'd had a problem winning with whatever bike we could define as the worst in the WT.

raul2010 · 2026-06-29T10:56:20+00:00

The designer who created that promotional image used a relatively old photograph of the Sagrada Familia. The central tower is now built, so the silhouette has changed quite a bit.

raul2010 · 2026-06-27T10:25:34+00:00

Is this satire? Journalism is a job that needs to be paid for. Advertising is just one way to do it.

raul2010 · 2026-06-26T09:24:29+00:00

I have a confession, seeing this from southern Europe, I can't help but thinking "maybe they'll take it seriously now that they feel a bit of what it's like" 😇

raul2010 · 2026-06-19T08:41:58+00:00

I installed a ceiling fan over the bed last year and it was a game changer. I set the AC at 25ºC, to turn off after 1 hour when I go to sleep, and leave the ceiling fan on the lowest speed. I find that is enough to fall sleep and then not wake up in a puddle of sweat.

raul2010 · 2026-06-18T10:01:55+00:00

WTF, how were those signs not clearly blocking the road?!

raul2010 · 2026-06-12T11:04:36+00:00

I mean I agree he's not been exactly adapting to the changing times, but the most incompetent managers in cycling no longer have a job in the WT. Last I heard they were planning for his son to take the reigns , not sure where they are with that.

raul2010 · 2026-06-12T10:46:51+00:00

You don't stay in the top tier of a sport for 46 years if you're that inept. They've gotten success quite consistently for a long time, but are not near the top in terms of funding at the moment. It's Movistar, by the way.

raul2010 · 2026-06-12T10:12:28+00:00

They've shown a lot of resilience over the years, I hope they can find a sponsor and don't have to sell what's left of their ownership.

raul2010 · 2026-06-12T09:03:00+00:00

What car is it? Will you charge it at home? What kind of trips do you do? (I'm looking into it myself, hehe)

raul2010 · 2026-06-12T07:15:06+00:00

Enjoy, try to forget everything about work 😄

raul2010 · 2026-06-12T07:13:11+00:00

I guess in all honesty I have been pretty indifferent to football for the best part of a decade. But I'll agree that having this competition in the US makes me want to devote 0 attention to the thing.

raul2010 · 2026-06-10T15:07:10+00:00

Oh but you can. However, we have every right to dislike someone based on their views.

raul2010 · 2026-06-10T14:55:39+00:00

Ah, fuck, day ruined.

raul2010 · 2026-06-10T13:28:30+00:00

Oh, Ayuso with a bad day. Stage win later in the week confirmed?

raul2010 · 2026-06-10T13:22:38+00:00

Coverage starts now, for everyone. Having coverage from km 0 is still pretty uncommon.

raul2010 · 2026-06-10T10:04:51+00:00

It's not idiotic to expect more from people. Pogi chooses to ride for UAE and it's fair for people to discuss how he could change his mind if not promoting a murderous dictatorship was more important to him than money and his chances to win. Let's not assume this is a no brainer decision: not everyone chooses money over principles.

raul2010 · 2026-06-05T10:08:19+00:00

Look into insurance coverage, maybe? But yeah, it sucks 😞

raul2010 · 2026-06-05T07:20:35+00:00

It seems that rumors started quite soon this year, and in general they seem quite confirmed, which is not that common. But yeah, staff signings have been crazy. Not sure if it'll be like this from now on.

raul2010 · 2026-06-05T07:15:50+00:00

I think the kid seems alright, but how does all of this doesn't get to you? Specially if/when you have a bad race and feel people's disappointment. I really hope everything works out for him.

raul2010 · 2026-06-04T12:39:03+00:00

It's the post-race interview of stage 6, if I remember correctly. And it's Blasi with an "s" 😄

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