A couple of things:
- Very entertaining race. It was clear in that moment that MVdP's attack, was THE move... I mean, you see that if they join the lead, that would be a hell of a well oiled TTT machine... Funny that Germans and French let the Belges hang out to dry (if that was possible with that weather), just to be against the wall themselves.
- For the Colombians: A very gutsy ride.
- In a route that didn't help them at all (I mean it was the worst possible type. Colombia has climbers, has sprinters, but this type of riders no, not at all).
- In a weather that they don't experience often.
- With a stupid national DS who selects riders just by who well known they are.
- Without the plan A (Gaviria in shape), and without the plan B (Uran).
Betancur and Martínez tried to make the last selection
Chaves was there until the mechanical
Hodeg, lasted far more than expected (not sure what would have happened if the 2 previous climbs were ridden).
Nairo made the most of his current shape by sacrificing himself in the BoD.
Only two "no shows": Seb Henao and Molano, but I don't know what happened to them.
- Finally, while I think that poster has been full on fanboyism, and made statements that don't hold any water at least since the crosswinds stage in Vuelta (and her last quote in Spanish made me wonder if she actually understands the language)... I do think that she has been respectful.