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Funny. I almost started a very similar thread. Just so we are clear, I tried to distill Bruni's rant into one hypothesis. Please clean this up if I'm wrong... Hypothesis: If you cut the field to a more elite group you will be able to put on a better race with better TV qualities which will amount to higher dollar sponsors for those at the top. Listening to Bruni walk us through his logic I have to say, I do not agree. I've heard similar things for more than 2 decades, and it doesn't seem to me that this is...

What do you want to accomplish with your upgrades? What notable differences in the way the bike rides are you hoping to distinguish from the components you have now? From looking at the components on your bike and what you are looking to upgrade to, it seems like you are just spending money to say you have nicer, more upscale, expensive components. Here is a good article breaking down some of the difference in Shimano groupsets and the actual difference in feel, which is almost indistinguishable. https://nsmb.com/articles/xtr-vs-deore-can-you-tell-difference/ Some of the most worthy upgrades to make to a bike that will...

Format, late start to the season, combining the events, coverage is lacking, commentary is sub par. I understand Cedric is a legend, but his commentary is terrible. Ric is a good presenter when it’s recorded but his live commentary is not good. Watching all the rider provided race day vlogs (track walk, post race, etc) I get the feeling that most of riders are not as happy this year. It’s like, they name off like 10 things that suck but then follow it with “that section is fun”.

Sell the series to eso!

but did they love the broadcast

The aforementioned knolly up top. Looks a bit less ugly.