After breaking the news of the new team "The Pedalers" yesterday, RGT pressroom has managed to get a few comments from the team on their organization, goals, and future on RGT.
"We got to know each other riding the same time slots quite often during TDM. We were often in the same group or breakaway and logically worked together to stay away or catch the others."
The team says on how they initially met up. Like most teams on RGT, they did not know each other beforehand but met in the virtual environment on the platform.
"This somehow created a connection which we re-inforced after TDM. As free riders, feeling the disadvantage during stage 11 of TDM, (which was a team time trial, that you had to ride as an individual if you were not participating with a team ed.) we thought it would make sense to team up. RGT is also very well suitable for teamwork during rides. This was the beginning of 'The Pedalers'."
The Pedalers include as mentioned yesterday some familiar names of the platform: Nate Fulcher, Jurgen Janssens, Henrik Mård, Jez Read, and Kenneth Vansina.
"Our major team goal is to have fun and get stronger by challenging each other. During our first interactions, we felt we shared a similar drive when it comes to racing. We don't give up and try to get the best out of all situations. We hope that this can bring some nice results in future events. Everybody has the drive to collaborate and the potential to get good results."
The roster still has room for another rider, and with the current setup, it seems like the team is going to be a major competitor, who might even be able to challenge for the win, in the upcoming MRETT competition. You'd be able to recognize the Pedalers as the "Orange Train" using the Rally equipment with orange helmets.
"We got to know each other riding the same time slots quite often during TDM. We were often in the same group or breakaway and logically worked together to stay away or catch the others."
The team says on how they initially met up. Like most teams on RGT, they did not know each other beforehand but met in the virtual environment on the platform.
"This somehow created a connection which we re-inforced after TDM. As free riders, feeling the disadvantage during stage 11 of TDM, (which was a team time trial, that you had to ride as an individual if you were not participating with a team ed.) we thought it would make sense to team up. RGT is also very well suitable for teamwork during rides. This was the beginning of 'The Pedalers'."
The Pedalers include as mentioned yesterday some familiar names of the platform: Nate Fulcher, Jurgen Janssens, Henrik Mård, Jez Read, and Kenneth Vansina.
"Our major team goal is to have fun and get stronger by challenging each other. During our first interactions, we felt we shared a similar drive when it comes to racing. We don't give up and try to get the best out of all situations. We hope that this can bring some nice results in future events. Everybody has the drive to collaborate and the potential to get good results."
"During our virtual team camp, we discussed both team and individual ambitions. We have several complementary profiles in our group and we do believe they'll be compatible. We believe our main focus is both shorter stage races, a few days to one week, as well as two-three week grand tours. Besides that we like hilly, puncheurs-type of courses when it comes to one-day races. Our first team appearance is to be expected at the MRETT competition which will be used as a learning curve - test event - for the team. Hopefully, we manage to complete our team roster relatively soon, such that we will be well prepared for the Tour of Wales event. By then the orange train should have started rolling at a good speed."
The roster still has room for another rider, and with the current setup, it seems like the team is going to be a major competitor, who might even be able to challenge for the win, in the upcoming MRETT competition. You'd be able to recognize the Pedalers as the "Orange Train" using the Rally equipment with orange helmets.
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