A new cycling was born. The one with few races and many victoriesEvenepoel is a master, but Van Aert, Roglic, and Vingegaard himself are also aligned on the same path. Like them, Pogacar.
While waiting for another change of direction, what the birth of the then ProTour suggested is happening: the great champions in the great races, all the others sharing the restAnd it wouldn't be a bad thing, either, if you think about it, because it would breathe new life into forgotten races and guarantee a high-tension spectacle in the most important ones.
Evenepoel Model
Evenepoel is the emblem of this new cycling, because after the national championships he remained without racing for a long time. He's back in San Sebastian 34 days later and won. Meantime spent three weeks at high altitude, in a super-controlled lifestyle that includes never-random training, race simulations on motorbikes, and a customized diet for each individual, to ensure a high level of performance. Science applied to cycling has brought once unimaginable benefits, thanks to which the top riders and their teammates manage to reach crazy standards even without exhausting themselves from race to race.
Strongest group
If everyone works this way, you can be sure that team performance will continue to grow, in step with technological development, which leads to the creation lighter bicycles, faster wheels, more efficient brakes, less wind-resistant clothing and a whole world that makes riders almost perfect machines.
When analyzing running averages, It is superficial to be surprised by the fact that the hourly averages are being beaten today compared tol cycling of the 90sIt would be unusual if this didn't happen. The times for some climbs may remain unbeaten, but the upward leveling of the entire group is evident. I riders are capable of sensational performances even if they are not captainsAt the same time, it's clear how much more difficult it is for champions to make a difference, for professional athletes to keep up the pace, and for new pros to quickly fit in.
Progress to pay
Clearly much progress must be paid for, which widens the gap between the rich and the rest. Until recently Specialized had exclusive rights to certain attention and developments. Cavendish is back to winning ways returning to Quick Step and his heart is in tears at the thought of having to leave. The last few months, however, have brought to the fore the economic efforts of other big brands that support just as many squadrons: bikes and components. Behind it is a world populated by wheels, handlebars, helmets and wind tunnels which are continuously updated.
The work of Cervèlo for Jumbo Visma left his mark at the Tour. To Colnago for UAE Team Emirates has made a clear turnaround in the UAE Team Emirates. Giant, Trek, Cannondale, and Canyon have the product but not yet the top athletes capable of enhancing it. Instead Team Ineos with Pinarello He is the fourth tenor on the WorldTour stage.
Perhaps also for this Ganna has chosen to remain with the British team until 2027His time trial and Ora projects, together with the Olympic ones with the national team they are not packages that can be replicated in any other team.
We are moving towards the Formula One standard. Many can give you money, but the winning materials are the prerogative of a few.And if once they took the money and then tried to adapt, today attention to materials and other supports is crucial. It's the new direction, those who don't get on the train are left behind.
