Shebeen Posted April 25, 2015 Posted April 25, 2015 YES! The HOOFKAAS needs his own thread... About bluddy time! Wannabe 1
Bianchisti Posted April 26, 2015 Author Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Said it on a number of occasions... this year Louis will get a offer he cant refuse from the big name teams. MTN is a great stepping stone but he deserves a team that can set him up for the big mountainsSaid it on a number of occasions... this year Louis will get a offer he cant refuse from the big name teams. MTN is a great stepping stone but he deserves a team that can set him up for the big mountainsThe only offer "to good to refuse" should be a second fiddle role to Chris at Sky or #1 at somewhere like Lotto-Jumbo. And I think he can afford to be somewhat 'arrogant' about it at this stage. Another year at MTN won't be such a bad thing. The riders was always key with Douglas. He built the team gradually with the rider' natural progression. Louis body still needs to adapt and grow naturally. Edited April 26, 2015 by Bianchisti
Eldron Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 I'm a huge Maincheese fan. He can TT, he can climb, he isn't afraid to throw down the gauntlet - he is a few years away from a major GC win. I'm gonna love watching the journey. Chane, 'Dale and Underachiever 3
Shebeen Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 What's his best argus time, he done a sub three yet? DIPSLICK, Long Wheel Base and Andrew Steer 3
Tugboat Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 The only offer "to good to refuse" should be a second fiddle role to Chris at Sky or #1 at somewhere like Lotto-Jumbo.And I think he can afford to be somewhat 'arrogant' about it at this stage. Another year at MTN won't be such a bad thing. The riders was always key with Douglas. He built the team gradually with the rider' natural progression. Louis body still needs to adapt and grow naturally. I think a lot depends on whether MTN stays at Pro-Conti level. If they move up to World Tour then there is no need for him to go elsewhere, given access to all the top races. That said, there doesn't seem to be any shortage of invites this year..
Wannabe Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 What's his best argus time, he done a sub three yet? I know that was asked tongue in cheek, but if I recall correctly it was about 2:40 a few years back.
Eldron Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) And he can smash the classics.... 12th at LBL today! Can't wait to see where this youngster will be in a few years... Edited April 26, 2015 by Eldron
the nerd Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 So they pay the Europeans in the team more than the South Africans... How long do you think he will stick around at Qhubeka?Â
Frosty Posted April 26, 2015 Posted April 26, 2015 But many of the Europeans (and other big names) were brought in to get points for the team with the changes to system from next year. Sadly they haven't lived up to their high value status (yet) Underachiever 1
Shebeen Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I know that was asked tongue in cheek, but if I recall correctly it was about 2:40 a few years back.Yes it was, but You're wrong!   I had to check racetec, he did do a 2:40 in 2013. but a 2:34 in 2011 was better! but it looks like he's only done 2 Argii, so he's still a junior rider. Long Wheel Base and Wannabe 2
Bianchisti Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) Liven this up a bit. Criterium du Dauphine #7: Louis Meintjes 3rd on Queen stage 13 June 2015 - 08:25 | Press The 7th and queen stage of the Criterium du Dauphine would be a spectacular day for MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung. Louis Meintjes put in a phenomenal ride to claim 3rd place on the stage, only beaten by stage victor Chris Froome (Team Sky) and Tejay van Garderen (BMC Racing)! https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/road/international-road/criterium-du-dauphine-7-louis-meintjes-3rd-on-queen-stage-r2763 Edited June 14, 2015 by Bianchisti Mopkop 1
Shebeen Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 this okie is peaking for a big tour. i can just feel it. Chane 1
SwissVan Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 this okie is peaking for a big tour. i can just feel it. LOL...no pressure Hopefully he has a good management team behind him and they don't let him burnout.Its early days and I hope he does not over do it just yet
Shebeen Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) So why has the Cheese not matured with age? a 2nd at u23 WC and two 8ths GC at le tour. but that is ancient history now, Contador was still riding back then! Looking at the yates/quintana/Aru crowd of that era, they are being overhauled by yungstas this year.I don't know how this story can somehow take a twist, but it appears that LM is heading on the path of a great star that just fizzled before ever shining brightly. The move to DDD/NTT doesn't seem to have worked, but that is maybe just coincidental.  give me hope, should we be more excited about Zwift lockdown results? edit:many threads, this one seemed the most apt. Edited October 27, 2020 by Shebeen
Jakkals. Posted April 15, 2022 Posted April 15, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Jakkals. said: GO LOUIS!!! P2!!! Â 3rd overall. Mooi seun Edited April 15, 2022 by Jakkals. Sid the Sloth and justinafrika 2
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