Bit much to call it a tactic.Kiesenhofer can win this. Most is downhill. And if she wins, Netherlands failed in their tactics. They had to drill it untill the last climb so the break was much closer.
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Bit much to call it a tactic.Kiesenhofer can win this. Most is downhill. And if she wins, Netherlands failed in their tactics. They had to drill it untill the last climb so the break was much closer.
It's not only the Dutchies riding the race.The Dutch did lose time because they had to wait for Van Vleuten to get back to the peloton twice, so that obviously had an impact on their tactics.
I mean, I am also over the moon, tbh.Austrian TV is over the moon atm, Tommy Rohregger is commentating.
Shapira at 21 seconds and Plichta at 41, at 40k to go (according to the official website)Where are the remaining two from the breakaway?
Still in between, I think.Where are the remaining two from the breakaway?
Sounds exciting, but I'm stuck watching surfing, gymnastics and water polo....
I just want to say I'm taking back my words. If Kiesenhofer wins I'll be fully content.
It's not only the Dutchies riding the race.
german eurosport shows bow shootingSounds exciting, but I'm stuck watching surfing, gymnastics and water polo....
Commentator said Plichta caught up with ShapiraShapira at 21 seconds and Plichta at 41, at 40k to go (according to the official website)