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Feb 18, 2026 They recap Remco’s blistering wins and dominance in Valencia. They revisit chaotic crashes across races and a dramatic solo 192km breakaway in Oman. They debate classics potential for rising stars and talk team form, weather-hit stages and race calendars. Short takes on rider injuries, squad choices and a new cycling community trust.
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Remco's Dominant Early Season
- Remco Evenepoel dominated early-season racing with six wins across Mallorca and Valencia, including a TT and the queen stage.
- Geraint Thomas and Tom Rowe view him as exceptionally hard to beat heading into UAE and other early goals.
AJ's First Pro Win After Crashes
- Geraint Thomas recounted AJ's first pro win after crashing multiple times earlier in the week and following attacks into the sprint.
- AJ showed resilience, covering moves and producing a surprise sprint victory for his first pro win.
Slippery Finish Cost Kim A Result
- Geraint Thomas described Kim and another rider sliding out near the finish on slippery Valencian roads, costing them a likely result.
- He emphasised the frustration but urged persistence, saying riders will get more chances.