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Tim Geerestein

Tim Geerestein

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Leftwing scum. Beginning photographer, want to see how it's going? https://linktr.ee/TimGeerestein I watch a lot of movies, want to see what I think about them? https://boxd.it/atlZt

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Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 3h

Yeah, he just lost to that young kid on the block, Roglic

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 3h

Pass, I refuse to root for Pog

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 4h

The statement is: "I am really struggling to see riders other than Jegat that would be interesting at the Tour"
I don't think Turgis fits the bill for "interesting at the Tour"

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 4h

Well yeah, but unless they put a gravel of cobble stage in it again, he is very unlikely to repeat that. He's a Terpstra-like rider. Good in one day races, but doesn't sprint or climb well enough to consistently win stages

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 4h

I mean, Turgis got 1 top 10 in the Tour this year, and that was because because he ended up in the front echelon on stage 1. Doesn't exactly make me enthusiastic about seeing him in the 2026 Tour.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

You're not interested in "ChatGPT generated French cyclist #13"?

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

I agree, but I doubt the ASO would kick a "real" French team to include Unibet, especially one that has been included in the Tour for years.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

Technically, a team like Caja Rural could apply, but Total scored higher than Caja last year, and if you'd want to invite a Spanish team for the Spanish start, why not kick Unibet instead?

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

They'll definitely get an invite.
There's 5 wildcards, 3 of those automatic. The automatic invites go to Tudor, Q36.5 and Cofidis. That leaves 2 invites, and only two French teams, Total and Unibet.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

Oh yeah, they did. But that team was a lot better than the 2026 is looking to be, and they didn't have sponsorship issues back then.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

It's about the year. The three year cycle doesn't matter for wildcard eligibility, just like the automatic wildcards. Three year cycle is just for promotion/relegation

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

Well, besides the Tour, of course 😉
I'd be surprised tbh, with Total leaving, it seems like a waste of money and anyone who could ve remotely competitive surely will focus on the Tour.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 5h

When I read the rules, I believe they were pretty clear in that what matters is the top 30 at the end of the year, so a team folding does not move you up. But yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if that's what will end up happening

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 6h

So that leaves one open wildcard. Who is even applying for that? Is one of the Spanish teams applying? Or Unibet? Or does the UCI give dispensation to Solution Tech, even though they didn't make the top 30?

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 6h

Giro could realistically not fill up. Also 5 wildcards, with Q36.5 and Tudor definitely going, plus two Italian teams. I'd be shocked if Cofidis goes, though. French teams don't care about the Giro and their squad last year was predictably dreadful.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 6h

The only reason it makes sense to me for them, though, is if Storer or Pidcock decides to double Tour-Vuelta.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 6h

Vuelta will probably fill up. Cofidis is definitely riding it because the sponsor is big in Spain. With 3 Spanish teams wanting an invite, both Q36.5 and Tudor would need to decline their invite. Surely one of them must go!

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 6h

Actually wondering, now that 23 teams are allowed in GT's, will the Giro and Vuelta even fill up? From a pointsscoring perspective they don't really make sense, so you only riding them for the sponsorship exposure or if you think you can do well in GC.

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 2d

It is, I wanted to use it for hyperbolic effect 😂
Still, we do get winters, including ice and snow here

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 2d

My homecountry of The Netherlands, with undoubtedly the most bike lines per km². Famously a country without winters.
Pictured: not a winter

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🏳️‍⚧️ Josephine Riesman (Horrifying) @josie.zone · 2d

I am begging people to have at least the basic moral judgment of The Joker when it comes to Nazism

The Joker rejects the Red Skull for being a Nazi

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 2d

Video for folks without Insta

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 2d

Wouter Lambertus Martinus Henricus Poels confirmed for Unibet Rose Rockets!

Tim Geerestein @timqwe.bsky.social · 2d

Can we just get a full 360 of the guy? It's a waste of time for him to cover the 1919, only to discover his massive Hitler backpiece in that picture.