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The Roadman Cycling Podcast
INEOS Made This BIG Mistake: What Went Wrong in 2024? - Rider Support
Nov 22, 2024
The team delves into the blunders and struggles faced by INEOS during the 2024 season, including tactical errors and internal turmoil. They discuss the departure of key riders and the impact of recent staffing changes on team dynamics. Mental strategies for overcoming anxiety before big events are shared, highlighting preparation techniques. There’s an informative segment on lactate threshold testing, along with practical bike maintenance tips. Finally, they weigh the pros and cons of carbon versus aluminum frames for gravel biking.
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- INEOS is struggling with organizational inefficiencies and performance issues, particularly highlighted by the departure of key rider Luke Rowe.
- Lactate threshold testing remains a challenge for non-professional cyclists, suggesting alternatives to improve training effectiveness without relying solely on lab tests.
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Ineos' Current Challenges
Team Ineos is facing significant challenges due to internal structural changes and performance issues during the 2024 season. The retirement of key team member Luke Rowe highlighted concerns about organizational inefficiencies, as he opted to leave for another team rather than continue with Ineos. Rowe indicated that he felt the bureaucracy and decision-making processes had overly complicated the team's dynamics, overshadowing their once streamlined operations. This internal strife has contributed to a decline in the team's cohesion and overall results, making it difficult for Ineos to regain its former status in the cycling world.
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