I didn't think the contract for Froome was a good idea, but I've changed my mind.
Everytime I look at this thread (like every three, four days or so), it has 5-10 pages more.
Everyone is talking about Froome, every day, every commentator, Horner-type, cycling journalist, although his performances give absolutely no reason to do so.
The article about Lefevere talking about the DQS Tour roster had a headline about Cavendish, who's not in it -surprise, surprise. Sam Bennett and Alaphilippe are mentioned, at least.
In German media there isn't much talk about cycling at all and when it's usually a rather neutral, unenthusiastic coverage. But I read the Guardian sports page, and doing so I get how much the names Cavendish and Froome mean to English speaking countries - honestly, Pogacar, recent Tour winner or not, doesn't come close.
For Israel this is all about making a name, getting a spot on the map of WT teams, and I think they reached their goal.
Question is, where do they go from here.
Everytime I look at this thread (like every three, four days or so), it has 5-10 pages more.
Everyone is talking about Froome, every day, every commentator, Horner-type, cycling journalist, although his performances give absolutely no reason to do so.
The article about Lefevere talking about the DQS Tour roster had a headline about Cavendish, who's not in it -surprise, surprise. Sam Bennett and Alaphilippe are mentioned, at least.
In German media there isn't much talk about cycling at all and when it's usually a rather neutral, unenthusiastic coverage. But I read the Guardian sports page, and doing so I get how much the names Cavendish and Froome mean to English speaking countries - honestly, Pogacar, recent Tour winner or not, doesn't come close.
For Israel this is all about making a name, getting a spot on the map of WT teams, and I think they reached their goal.
Question is, where do they go from here.