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I hope Primoz rests up and shows off his superior tan lines on the rest day. I'll be happy if he gets to Paris unscathed and top 5 position. Do you guys think he'll go to the Vuelta this year? I'm not sure he'll be great in the 3rd GT in a year, but you never know with Rogla. He's a beast...

Quinn Simmons will unlease the mullet on Paris! You've seen Wout do the "red bull gives you wings" celebration and you've heard of the Eagle of Durango/Andorra, but wait until you see the Eagle of 'Murica cross the line first! It'll be yuge!

It was the socks yesterday, no doubt!

The guy literally won the last Grand Tour of the year, last year. I think a podium is not out of reach, and he could win another Vuelta or Giro if things line up (luck, who else is riding, etc.). The Tour? No way. But that goes for everyone. He's had an incredible career and I think he...

It was the booty socks

I was hoping the camera missed him coming in just behind Lipowitz, but he lost a lot of time in the last part of the climb finishing behind Remco. That was a brutal climb. Lipowitz can take over the leadership at Bora and possibly podium

I think it's unlikely to happen, but Remco could have a bad day and shell minutes. I guess it could happen to any of them, but I just have a feeling the Remco is a little off thisTour. I think the fight for 3rd will be interesting, moreso than the overall win.

I don't want to jinx him, but he's ridden this first week fairly well. He should not have lost as much time, but who knows, maybe he would have crashed out if he was more concerned about positioning like previous Tours. IDK, but he's through the first week in one piece and the true challenge...

…in La Vuelta

Honestly, I expected a worse performance. I think if he’s chill and stays safe, playing the long game in this Tour will pay off. Top 5 is not out of the question. I’m hoping luck shines on him this year and he gets a stage win and a podium.

Maybe a silly question, but in cases where Pogi or anyone else has to wear a classification skinsuit (yellow, mtn jersey, etc.), do you guys think having different padding (chamois) in the skinsuit affects the riders' efforts? I know that I have several different brands of bibs and I certainly...

Yes, those are baguette fields. Here is where they grow the sourdough loafs:

I like that he was there on the final climb, but his positioning got him gapped earlier. On one hand I hope he’s riding into form for later on, but I am concerned he’s not looking like or riding like a real contender here. Let’s see on Wednesday what he brings. I honestly feel like he has one...

Not sure I like this laid back, don't give a ***, Roglic. At least he didn't crash, eh? (Wait, it's only day 1)

That's just sad if Bora and Roglic give up just like that.