Aerynn Steele

One of my statements at the UN 80th General Assembly:

"We did not stop the Holocaust. We did not stop the genocide in Rwanda. We did not stop the genocide in Srebrenica. Now we have no excuses left; we must stop the genocide in Gaza."

Hannah & Ant discussed how bad UAE broadly (and Soler and Ayuso specifically) have been for Almeida on the international feed today

However, if he is indeed intending to refer to protestors actually rushing the riders (again, something I saw no evidence of today) then the error lies with Domestique for implying that his comments are in reference to today’s neutralization.

So either Pidcock is implying that the protestors at the finish line *would* have been dangerous or he is referencing what happened to Petilli yesterday.

I am not sure if I disagree with Pidcock or with the framing by @domestiquecycling.com
Yes, putting riders in danger is not an effective protest strategy, but I didn’t see any evidence of that happening, at least not on the broadcast.

I suspect our best shot for that is, similar to today, a breakaway win that builds a lead and hangs onto it. I don’t see anyone dropping Almeida or Jonas…

Three of the stickiest bottles you’ve ever seen on the way up the first climb of the day. At least that’s my guess.

Yeah I’m getting the feeling that Pogi has switched pretty firmly into defense mode. No more long range attacks. My theory is that he’s saving energy for the Vuelta.

It would not surprise me if, despite winning 5 GTs and a litany of other stage races, Rogla’s legacy is that he was the best mentor of his era.

I like it as a rule, just wish it was applied more broadly. In general I find it disappointing when anyone takes time because someone else crashed. I have no idea how such a broadening could ever be, like, enforced, though.

I wonder if the different team leaders makes a difference (i.e. GC Vingegaard vs GC Yates)? Or maybe it being a single rider crash? I could also see them just not wanting to deal with any asterisks in the Pog/Ving duel?

I’m not sure; I agree the difference in behavior feels odd.

You know it’s bad when any jersey is giving UAE a run for its money in the bottom slot.

Omg they told Tadej of Urska & Del Toro’s performances on the radio 😭💕

I swear Nils Politt hasn’t seen a slipstream all Tour. Even when he’s not pulling he’s still a giant

I agree regarding Pogi and the jersey. He seemed to indicate pretty clearly that he was not interested in putting in a big team effort to keep the jersey.

Doesn’t Pogačar have three as well?

Of course it was the grubers who got such a fabulous shot

Pogi is my favorite rider. This has lead to Jonas being vaguely villain-shaped in my mind. But starting last year, and now after his moves at the Dauphine and stage 1 of TdF I think he has firmly moved into “second favorite” status. Bring on the clash of my beloved aliens!

To the other American cycling fans: I hope we all can sleep through fireworks to wake up on time for Lille tomorrow.

I've seen a lot of people dreading the Tour and media around it. Jonas fans fear domination, Pogi fans fear media backlash.

So here's my pep talk: Watching cycling is YOUR hobby and brings YOU joy. Don't let that get taken away from you. Focus on the good things and don't let bad vibes sour them!!!

I’ll call on you again near the TdF Femmes 😁

I knew you’d have my back on this one

Are any male cyclists super attractive? I can only think of Nico Roche, but he’s obviously not going to be on screen.

Alright friends I need help convincing my non-cycling-pilled friends to watch the Tour with me.

Any good narrative hooks I can use?

So when 2024 was so incredible for him, my excitement spilled over and resulted in me bringing in anyone who would listen, to the point where most of my friends are aware of cycling as a sport that exists today and not just as a sport LA cheated at two decades ago. Which I would argue is a positive.

Whilst Pogacar is undoubtedly my favorite male rider, I do think I have a somewhat interesting point to add to this conversation.
Background info: I am the only cycling fan I know. And I started watching at the ‘23 Tour when Pogacar got beaten and had his iconic “I’m gone. I’m dead” line.

Pogi at the finish revealing the real reason he attacked: he needed to catch the end of Urska’s race.

I’ve listened to the album a few times now since release and I love it! Fabulous work! I really love interesting, modern choral music and you nail it!

I’m based in the U.S. and long mountain stages will sometimes start as early as 1-2 AM. It’s pretty brutal.

I’ve never really paid attention to Mads before but I have gained a lot of respect for him at this Giro as he supports his teammates with these crazy efforts.