4% is extreme but I dont believe it's very unlikely that riders like Froome or Zakarin (to mention some of the skinniest athletes) are around 5-6%.
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Ryo Hazuki said:although he's very strong this guy is so overrated. laid him happily and with fortune against top 3 prologue against ridiculous odds.
Exactly.Eclipse said:That's the kind of ballsy ride that makes a fan out of people.
Doing full justice to the jersey today
Carols said:This young man has panache. Well done lad, you made a fan today .
jens_attacks said:Jungels would need at least 5 minutes to worry these guys, maybe more
SeriousSam said:Encouraging words from the legendary Tour and Monument winner.