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Are Long Time Trials in Grand Tours Becoming a Thing of the Past? | THEMOVE+
Jan 17, 2025
The discussion revolves around the newly unveiled Giro d'Italia route and the diminishing role of time trials in grand tours. Concerns arise with the shift towards short 42-kilometer time trials. The rising trend of foreign starts in cycling events is explored, alongside its economic implications. Attention also shifts to the unique logistics of elite cycling, including the balancing act teams must perform to optimize rider performance. Lastly, a nostalgic look at cycling recovery drinks reveals how preferences have evolved, contrasting Fanta with modern science-backed options.
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- The 2025 Giro d'Italia's reduced individual time trials highlights a shift in racing strategy affecting overall competition dynamics.
- Ineos' struggles to secure sponsorship reveal a significant change in cycling's economic landscape, challenging traditional team financial stability.
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Risks of Prioritizing the Giro d'Italia
Focusing on the Giro d'Italia can be risky for riders aiming to perform in the subsequent Tour de France, especially for those who are not elite champions like Tadej Pogačar. The podcast highlights that going all out for the Giro may leave cyclists exhausted and unable to support their team leaders adequately in the Tour. For instance, the Yates brothers are set to race the Giro with the intention of then being super domestiques in the Tour, but this strategy is questionable as prior experiences show it often doesn't work out favorably. Teams must balance their ambition for results with rider health and readiness for the Tour, which poses a significant challenge for athletes not equipped with the stamina of top contenders.
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