Tag Archives: INEOS Grenadiers

2021 LBL: Intangibles Pay Out

“When betting, I specifically enjoy considering the intangibles…The take Brett Favre and the Packers on Monday night because his dad passed away last Tuesday or bet on any team who has a star player who just had his first newborn child because they’re now playing for more than themselves bet…When I win these bets based on these psychological hunches and tells that are neither scientific nor measured by the Vegas line makers, I believe I have an inside track, betting 5.0, Machiavellian craft, all because I kn-ewww it.” –Matthew McConaughey

2021 Catalunya: Good Vibes All Week in the Centenary Edition

“Another delightful aspect to this year’s very edition—in addition to its centenary—is the fact that the race was completely cancelled last year due to the pandemic, and thus it is O! so refreshing to see a beloved race return. But as always had to be the case, the riders and the racing itself was the source of the lion’s share of the week’s Good Vibes.”

A DECISIVE MOUNTAIN STAGE MAKES US SMILE

TDF 2020, Stage 18 Meribel – La Roche-sur-Foron 175 km. Ineos go 1-2 on the stage. Carapaz into Polka Dots while GC battle ends in a draw behind.

THE RIDERS BEGIN TO DREAM OF PARIS

TDF 2020, Stage 16 La Tour-du-Pin – Villard-de-Lans 164 km. Kamna beats Carapaz in breakaway for stage honors. No real shake up in GC standings.

JUMBO-VISMA REACHES THE SUMMIT ON THE GRAND COLOMBIER

TDF 2020, Stage 15 Lyon – Grand Colombier 174.5 km. Jumbo-Visma dominate up Grand Colombier, Bernal and Quintana lose minutes, but Pogacar still wins stage in a sprint.

THE CARNAGE CAM AND A CHAOTIC FINALE ON THE PEYRESOURDE

TDF 2020, Stage 8. Nan Peters wins from the break. GC battle on the Peyresourde sees Pogacar take back time while Pinot, Alaphilippe lose big.

A CHANGING OF THE GUARD ON ORCIERES-MERLETTE?

As in 1971 on the same climb, a giant was upset. Is this the first lethal blow dealt or is it too early to proclaim a changing of the guard?