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Flo if he doesn't make a good showing in the Dauphine, like in 2014, you can write him off for the Tour.
The Dauphine is always preparation for the larger goal of the Tour, but you're kidding yourself if you think Contador isn't in contention at the former he can still get good enough to be a serious contender in July.
He needs to be really good, which doensn't mean win the Dauphine, but very good yes.
LaFlorecita said:Actually he will use Dauphiné just for training, so no, he won't be the strongest and doesn't need to be.rhubroma said:Contador needs to be very good at the Dauphine, the strongest rider of the race having been so at the Tour as well over past years, to be a credible contender for the title in July. I'm sure his team and staff know this.
Flo if he doesn't make a good showing in the Dauphine, like in 2014, you can write him off for the Tour.
The Dauphine is always preparation for the larger goal of the Tour, but you're kidding yourself if you think Contador isn't in contention at the former he can still get good enough to be a serious contender in July.
He needs to be really good, which doensn't mean win the Dauphine, but very good yes.