Re:
Probably partly that and the classic problem of it being hard to attacked when you're fighting to not be dropped. I like to think as years pass and they become stronger they'll be able to attack at the tour in the same way they do in non-tour races.
SlickMongoose said:It's a shame because in non-tdf races they've been great fun.
Maybe it just reflects the way the tdf is seen by teams in general - unfortunately, a decent GC placing is too important to take a risk.
Probably partly that and the classic problem of it being hard to attacked when you're fighting to not be dropped. I like to think as years pass and they become stronger they'll be able to attack at the tour in the same way they do in non-tour races.