The article discusses the current state of men's cycling, emphasizing a growing sense of predictability in major races. This has resulted in prominent riders like Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar frequently winning with little surprise. The author shares experiences from recent races, such as the Spring Classics and Giro d'Italia, where many expected outcomes left limited room for thrilling narratives. Despite a love for cycling and its complexities, the author notes a desire for a return of unpredictability and excitement in the sport.
In the current era of cycling, many big men's races lack a sense of unpredictability, often leading to predictable outcomes dominated by a few strong riders.
While I covered the Spring Classics, some days felt predictable, as we could foresee stories before races concluded due to the dominance of riders like Van der Poel.
Arriving at the Giro d'Italia, I anticipated a similar pattern to the previous year, where the overall race outcome was seemingly determined early on.
As a journalist, I find excitement in cycling, but the dominance of a select few riders has led to a decline in thrilling competition.
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