Why losing Maxim Van Gils may not be a disaster for Lotto-Dstny & how Jack Burke presents the perfect Moneyball opportunity for low-budget teams willing to take a risk
Just for reference, Pogačar did 447w for 40 minutes, at a lighter weight, on Plateau de Beille in the second week of this year's TdF. Of course, he is likely one of the best of all time, but it is technically possible.
You're never taking an excessive risk when you hire a natural athlete, which Jack Burke is. In addition to mentioning his Strava KOM records, your article might have included the fact that Burke is also an expert ski mountaineer. Ski Mountaineering is an extreme sport practiced at the highest elevations in the Italian and French Alps. In 2024 Burke competed in the Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Cortina.
435w for 45 minutes? Ok. Sure. Ganna like but in a climbers body. lol. That’s why he isn’t signed. It not believable.
Just for reference, Pogačar did 447w for 40 minutes, at a lighter weight, on Plateau de Beille in the second week of this year's TdF. Of course, he is likely one of the best of all time, but it is technically possible.
You're never taking an excessive risk when you hire a natural athlete, which Jack Burke is. In addition to mentioning his Strava KOM records, your article might have included the fact that Burke is also an expert ski mountaineer. Ski Mountaineering is an extreme sport practiced at the highest elevations in the Italian and French Alps. In 2024 Burke competed in the Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Cortina.
I probably also should have mentioned that he is an experienced racer, so its not like you'd be hiring some Strava hero who can't race a bike.