Bradley Wiggins favorite to win D´Tour!

[TechnicalDescent]

I agree with both points, and would add that Wiggins as the favorite would have a positive effect on Evans.

Some riders love the hubbub and attention of being in Yellow. And all the responsibilities and demands. Evans is NOT one of those, and I think the studdly near perfect performance from Cadel last year was due in part to him putting the Yellow on for the first time on Paris Eve. No time to choke really.

Would/Will Wiggins choke under the weight of Yellow? Hard to predict. But I hope he would do OK. He has the potential to be entertaining in Yellow.

Looking forward to the Tour. Viva le Tour!

Yes, very good analysis.

 

[hatcher]

I agree with both points, and would add that Wiggins as the favorite would have a positive effect on Evans.

Some riders love the hubbub and attention of being in Yellow. And all the responsibilities and demands. Evans is NOT one of those, and I think the studdly near perfect performance from Cadel last year was due in part to him putting the Yellow on for the first time on Paris Eve. No time to choke really.

Would/Will Wiggins choke under the weight of Yellow? Hard to predict. But I hope he would do OK. He has the potential to be entertaining in Yellow.

Looking forward to the Tour. Viva le Tour!

The pre-2011 Wiggins I'm pretty sure would wilt under the pressure. Not so sure about this one though; the way he handled his dropping his chain on the crucial Romandie TT was a bit more grown up than how he handled similar situations in previous years. He seems to be embracing the pressure of leadership now.

He could still wilt on the climbs, but if he does I don't think it'll be due to external pressures.

 

[Parrulo]

are there multiple threads about possible tour winners?

yes

is there a wiggins discussion thread?

yes

is this thread needed?

no

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