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theyoungest said:How is Machado on the steeper gradients? Not that great, I think?
Vino? You mean the guy who won a lot of races not by being the strongest, but by being the smartest?
i don't think he is bad at steep stuff, it would be better for him if the climb was a couple k's longer as since it is not even 3k it is still a hill that in terms of distance suits gerrans.
either way he said he wants to be in good shape here and in algarve fighting for the win in both races and getting good results so he then can rest and go to the giro feeling less pressure then he did in 2011 and since guys like gerrans want to be in top shape in april they may still be a bit off form compared to machado.