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Simmons leading out another team. I guess he made Trek It does have that reputation. Some strongish riders in this break but would need a bit more time before the final 3 lumps.

He looks about the same relative to the tour last year, and unless something changes he'll come second again by about the same margin. The climb to Combloux was a shocker, no two ways about it, especially after the tt.

Yeah, it feels like nearly the end of an era. When Alaf hangs it it really will be. But we'll still have MvdP at least.

He looked "alright," not easy and settled. At one point he narrowed the gap to around 7-10 seconds and then Pog just upped the tempo a bit and it was 15-20 seconds. Making that junction would have been a huge psychological boost if nothing else. What I saw was Pog not bothered a bit after a 5...

Pog gave up 15 seconds in the last 500 meters

I’m not sure super short cranks are helping Jonas. He looks like he’s a bit cramped .

If he holds Pog to 45 seconds , good.

As expected.

Likely because Vingegaard is not able to attack?

Really going to miss Bardet in the peloton.

Today was just discouraging. I’m not really a fan of Jonas, Pog or Remco in particular, but all I want is a competitive race, whether it’s the Tour or the Antwerp Port (non) Epic. I realized again today how important that is to me as someone who invests significant time and money in following...

Matteo looked good, at least. Kuss is not going to be helpful for anyone in this form. I still don't understand attacking on Saxonnex unless Jonas was feeling invincible. Which he clearly wasn't...

I believe I read somewhere on this forum that if Rog finishes a GT, he podiums (at least in the last 5 years). That's good enough odds to continue to build a team around him.

Hm, really? Looked like he was beating an egg in the last km or so.

Without this he probably goes 10 seconds faster. Shorter cranks maybe helping limit losses? I really hate remote shifting. Batteries and servo motors have no place on a bicycle. But I know I'm pissing into the wind on this.