They are both on par atm with the tendency to see in the near future Almeida being stronger then Bardet. The potential growth as a rider in Almeida is much higher then in Bardet.I have to admit Almeida was very strong at Blockhaus, and Bardet couldnt put time on him. Anyway I still think best level Bardet can show is quite better Almeida can.
Since when a 23-year-old rider is "not so young"? Jeepers, I'm 35 years old, what does that make of me, geriatric?Almedia has to show that..Bardet has showed to be second at le Tour, just behind Froome. Of course he is young and he can..but he is not so young.
I 100% disagree with the notion that significant time gaps will mostly appear on stage 19 and 20 (why on earth 19 but not 16 and 17, that's such an odd prediction) but admittedly it's true there's a very good possibility that barring crashes and time bonifications the gaps between the 5 biggest favorites right now will be the exact same on the next rest day. I feel like you have to take into consideration that this giro can really be won in the final week alone (even more so than usually) hence this will be a lot about getting your shape right at the exact right moment. Maybe it also means we should be a bit more careful about someone currently off the radar like Nibali.
Yes. As everyone has already said, it really is a brilliant route. A route for someone to come in cold and heat up in the 3rd week. A route for someone with endurance. A route for someone with guile, invention, creativity and souplesse. A route for the greatest rider. It goes without saying: Nibali.I 100% disagree with the notion that significant time gaps will mostly appear on stage 19 and 20 (why on earth 19 but not 16 and 17, that's such an odd prediction) but admittedly it's true there's a very good possibility that barring crashes and time bonifications the gaps between the 5 biggest favorites right now will be the exact same on the next rest day. I feel like you have to take into consideration that this giro can really be won in the final week alone (even more so than usually) hence this will be a lot about getting your shape right at the exact right moment. Maybe it also means we should be a bit more careful about someone currently off the radar like Buchmann.
Damn. I'm 61. Looks like it's soft foods only for me from here on out.Since when a 23-year-old rider is "not so young"? Jeepers, I'm 35 years old, what does that make of me, geriatric?
I am 44..Since when a 23-year-old rider is "not so young"? Jeepers, I'm 35 years old, what does that make of me, geriatric?
not only Almeida but all of them have to show they have what it takes in the road. I respect your opinion as I respect everybody else. That’s why life is wonderful, it would be very sad and gray if we all thought the same. That being said imo you make some nonsense arguments regarding Bardet vs Almeida. It’s obvious that at this level of riders (2 cat GC riders) they are so equals that at any given day anyone can win, it will depend on several factors like endurance, defending themselves when they have a bad day, the strength of their teams, the positioning in the bunch, the team tactics and much more.I am 44..
I mean that he is not so young as Evenepoel, for example. With his age Quintana was second at le Tour, and it was his best result with his Giro and Vuelta. Almeida is going to be 22 this summer, He was 4th in his fiorst Gjijro, very good result instead the bad level. But he didnt improve too much later, he was even 6th, so I dont have so clear he is going to improve a lot his level this year. He can, but he has to show that, Froome the begining Bardet is more favourite,,and in Blockhaus we see how Bardet was stronger despite the same time.
agree! I bet he will be inside top 10 at the end of this giro as far as he have the endurance and stamina to ride for 3 weeks at the highest level. He has something special with him.Watching Juan Pedro Lopez climb Blockhaus with his checkup after touching wheels and the Long Breakaway (in the legs with his nose in the wind for hours while those in contention stayed out of the wind and had a much easier rides) ,just days before, I think he will be in the top ten at the end of the Giro. With this, his first Giro in GC contention, ( I know it was a gift win, as it were) he did very well to limit his losses. With having come to a stop then start again and the adrenaline rush and probably going into the red with a bit of a panic then settling down he showed some chops, I bet with the loss of momentum plus the bit of panic he probably finished about 5 to 15 seconds later than he probably would have finished. If he is really that good of a climber and he gets this rest day and a few easier days he I don't think he will fall away from the top, caveat echelons etc., from the leaders by much and could surprise. I voted originally for Carapaz then went with Kelderman, now with Almeida, but wanted to vote for Landisimo and Angel Lopez but with many almost guys who look good and being a fan of underdogs I would never have know of Juan Pedro before this Giro and I am impressed but as we have seen unknown leaders usually fall back by hours after these type of exploits..... But I think this guy is different I doubt he falls out of the top 20 if he stays wheels down and healthy.![]()
Cort will win the next four stages.What's EF doing in this race by the way? Are they content with Cort's 4th place in Stage 1? No other top 10s and Carthy isn't doing anything to speak of.