Also with Ettix and other teams imo having a weaker team of domestiques than usual and with Sky having so much more Firepower on the flat than Movistar, Tinkoff and Astana. I think in terms of controlling the race in the flat areas with G, Rowe, Stannard and Kiri they will be unchallenged. Then with Landa, Nieve, Henao, Poels, Kiri and G on the uphill stages their team has such pedigree that even if 1-2 riders crash or get ill they still have too much strength. IMO Landa will be the strongest Climbing dom at the race, Valverde always looks for his chances and will be tired from the Giro and Nibali wont pull for Aru.
I just can't see Sky cracking unless a big crash takes them out.
I just can't see Sky cracking unless a big crash takes them out.