The Ineos Grenadiers team has seen in recent seasons how it has lost some of the reputation it earned in the main draw. in the era of the much-feared Sky with the successes of Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas, among others.
Ineos wanted to comment on this identity crisis former British cyclist Ian Boswell, in statements to The Cycling Podcast He regrets that Ineos has lost its original philosophy. “They were a British team with a very strong identity. They knew very well who they were and what they wanted. But after that, they didn’t ask themselves this question again: Who are we as a team? They stuck to the idea that they were a grand tour team and wanted to win the Tour, but if you look at the squad now, do they have anyone who can do that? I do not believe it”
Boswell emphasized that this identity crisis also led to many Ineos cyclists deciding to reject important extension offers and leave for Jumbo-Visma. “It’s a little worrying. I’m friends with a few cyclists who in recent years have decided not to extend the Ineos and go to the Jumbo for less money. Just because of what they’ve heard internally, because of what’s happening at Ineos, because of the team culture, the dynamics… The cyclists I know want to ride for less money in a team where they can ride more in a team Being able to achieve success is no longer functional“But it’s a bigger team, a team that’s on the rise, rather than one that’s regressing year after year.”
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