September 17, 20232 yr 48 minutes ago, G650 said: I need that. https://www.teamjumbovisma.com/shop/casual-clothing/casual-t-shirt-vuelta-2023-sepp-kuss/
September 18, 20232 yr I've never been a fan of their standard kit, but I really like the Jumbo jerseys for the final leg. I may have to snag one of those tees. This may be the first time I watched every second of a closing ceremony for a grand tour. The absurdity of what Jumbo accomplished this season is staggering, with what transpired at the Vuelta just being the exclamation point. There have certainly been tours with some intra-team battles, LeMond v Hinault perhaps being the most famous, but I can't imagine that we will every see anything like this again. Jumbo really saved their reputation, and that of their riders, by finally embracing the concept of working for Sepp. I will be very curious to see what team changes occur, if any. Contract status would suggest that we won't see any major shakeups with Jumbo, but you never know. I believe that Sepp is genuinely content being a super domestique on the best team in cycling, and has no aspirations of going elsewhere to be a team leader. I'm not so sure that Primož is happy sharing the spotlight with Jonas, but the media tend to blow things out of proportion, so all could truly be well. We'll see what happens. I'm also interested to see what happens with Remco. I never did see anything definitive about what happened to him on Stage 13. It sounds like it was a nutrition/recovery problem, or for the cynics, he got some bad dope. I don't see how he can avoid riding in Le Tour any longer. Will Soudal build a GC team around him so he has a real shot?
September 18, 20232 yr Personally, I think we see status quo next year for Jumbo. I don't know that Roglic was over the moon at the time, but I think the drama was way overplayed. I think management honestly had a bigger hand in it than the riders anyway. Jonas blatantly wanted Sepp to win, and Roglic and Kuss are very good friends. After Saturdays stage both JV and Roglic were legitimately all smiles, they were happy for Sepp. So I think maybe in 2025 Roglic may look elsewhere if next year doesn't pan out like he wants, I don't see a change right now. Remco is an interesting one. I honestly like him more after this. I thought his attitude was good, and he was very entertaining to watch.
September 18, 20232 yr 10 minutes ago, G650 said: Personally, I think we see status quo next year for Jumbo. I don't know that Roglic was over the moon at the time, but I think the drama was way overplayed. I think management honestly had a bigger hand in it than the riders anyway. Jonas blatantly wanted Sepp to win, and Roglic and Kuss are very good friends. After Saturdays stage both JV and Roglic were legitimately all smiles, they were happy for Sepp. So I think maybe in 2025 Roglic may look elsewhere if next year doesn't pan out like he wants, I don't see a change right now. Remco is an interesting one. I honestly like him more after this. I thought his attitude was good, and he was very entertaining to watch. I agree with all of this. The other factor for Primož is age. At 33, he is still in his prime, but the other real GC contenders are younger, with more on the way. If his goal is to collect GC wins, he may have to move when his contract ends to maximize his chances while the window is still open.
September 20, 20232 yr https://www.teamjumbovisma.com/news/news/van-hooydonck-returns-home-but-with-bad-news-about-his-professional-career/
September 20, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, G650 said: https://www.teamjumbovisma.com/news/news/van-hooydonck-returns-home-but-with-bad-news-about-his-professional-career/ That really sucks, but glad he is alive and that he'll be able to have a normal life.
September 21, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, Hornius Emeritus said: I love Kuss. Humble, kind, gracious, selfless, steady, polite ... a good egg. Might be the most well liked Champ in recent memory.
September 24, 20232 yr Great googly moogly https://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/jumbo-visma-werkt-aan-fusie-met-soudal-quick-step/
September 24, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, G650 said: Great googly moogly https://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/jumbo-visma-werkt-aan-fusie-met-soudal-quick-step/ Just read that a few minutes ago and figured someone would post it over here. What a terrifying prospect for the rest of the UCI World Tours teams. A cycling Death Star.
September 24, 20232 yr 6 minutes ago, G650 said: It makes absolutely no sense for Jumbo from any angle I can see I think it’s more likely Ineos merges with Quick Step than Jumbo.
September 24, 20232 yr On 9/21/2023 at 5:46 AM, G650 said: Might be the most well liked Champ in recent memory. Pogacar is still more popular I think.
September 24, 20232 yr 32 minutes ago, G650 said: It makes absolutely no sense for Jumbo from any angle I can see A head scratcher for sure if it is anything more than speculation. It’s not like they will have problems finding another primary sponsor after the Jumbo deal expires. Edited September 24, 20232 yr by Whitewater Horn
September 24, 20232 yr 21 minutes ago, Horn Dogg said: I think it’s more likely Ineos merges with Quick Step than Jumbo. I mean that's been the gossip for awhile so yeah. Still seems bizarre to me Jumbo would even consider it.
September 24, 20232 yr 16 minutes ago, G650 said: I mean that's been the gossip for awhile so yeah. Still seems bizarre to me Jumbo would even consider it. There are too many riders under contract on both teams, they would have to dump 25 or so. Ineos only has about 15 riders under contract at the moment, so they are primed for a merger and they need a superstar.
September 24, 20232 yr 54 minutes ago, Horn Dogg said: they need a superstar. Dani Martinez is offended...
September 25, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: Dani Martinez is offended... He transferred to Bora for 2024. Geganhaart is going to little Trek. Geriant Thomas is heading to the nursing home and Carlos Rodriguez is all they got left.
September 25, 20232 yr 9 hours ago, Horn Dogg said: He transferred to Bora for 2024. Geganhaart is going to little Trek. Geriant Thomas is heading to the nursing home and Carlos Rodriguez is all they got left. Yeah it was a joke.
September 26, 20232 yr Not sure this is likely, but it makes a fuckton more sense than a merger. https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/jumbo-visma-boss-drops-apple-hint-there-is-north-american-interest/
September 28, 20232 yr 22 hours ago, G650 said: Wonder how much EPO the horse was on Well, the Ferrari symbol is a horse, so….1997, horse (Ferrari), Michele Ferrari?….
September 28, 20232 yr This is the most ridiculous silly season ever. https://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/amazon-stapt-als-nieuwe-sponsor-in-fusieploeg-jumbo-visma/
September 30, 20232 yr Roglic out https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/kolesarstvo/roglic-potrdil-zapuscam-jumbo-vismo/683229
September 30, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, G650 said: Roglic out https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/kolesarstvo/roglic-potrdil-zapuscam-jumbo-vismo/683229 Yeah, that was coming. Despite the circus sideshow atmosphere surrounding mergers and sponsorship changes, it will be cool to see Roglic get to go against Ving, Pogi, Remco, and Ayuso. Also curious to see if Kuss will stick with the new iteration of TJV (Visma-Soudal, Amazon-Visma?), or if he will join Roglic if the opportunity presents itself.
October 4, 20232 yr This is the best eight minutes you will spend today: Roglic, Pogacar, Carapaz etc ... You'll want to watch this.
October 4, 20232 yr On 9/30/2023 at 7:04 AM, G650 said: Roglic out https://www.rtvslo.si/sport/kolesarstvo/roglic-potrdil-zapuscam-jumbo-vismo/683229 Not a surprise. If you had asked to bet on the first rider to leave the team, he would have been my pick. It will mean less dominance for Jumbo, but more fun for fans of cycling. I'm really curious to see the makeup of the Jumbo teams for next year's GTs.
October 4, 20232 yr This shit is getting more bizarre everyday. https://www.wielerflits.nl/nieuws/patrick-lefevere-werkt-aan-doorstart-met-slachtoffers-van-fusie-met-jumbo-visma/
October 6, 20232 yr Lmao https://sporza.be/nl/2023/10/06/toch-geen-fusie-huwelijk-soudal-quick-step-en-jumbo-visma-lijkt-van-de-baan-bakala-en-lefevere-gaan-samen-tot-2025-door~1696590146559/
October 7, 20232 yr Looking a little better now. That would be a shame to lose the lead because of a cramp. He’s got this.
October 25, 20232 yr Hell hath frozen. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/38740532/tour-de-france-route-goes-twice-alps-no-paris-finish
October 25, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, idigTexas said: Hell hath frozen. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/38740532/tour-de-france-route-goes-twice-alps-no-paris-finish I saw the picture this morning, I was pretty surprised.
October 25, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, G650 said: I saw the picture this morning, I was pretty surprised. I'm hoping it's a one-off and doesn't establish a precedent. I assume rescheduling was not feasible.
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