Agreed, but at the same time I really hope he does turn this season into an historic one. It's mindblowing to think that 700 days ago he was in an induced comaOne step at a time hon, one step (or stage) at a time.
The problem is that Groenewegen's timidness between 3 to 1kms to go which can result in him losing the wheel because he does not following his sprint train - His refusal/inability to follow the sprint train is leading to disharmony in the team. I've felt sorry for Mezgec in the last two years - Suffered last year with Matthew's inability to hold his wheel in the final, while this year he has spent half his races looking back to find Groenewegen with one km to goGroenewegen has some issues following his train. And AFAIK Ewan and his train are not all that optimal. In regards to experience and training together.
Hence i am leaning more towards Jakobsen vs. van Aert.
He has so far never abandoned a Grand Tour, but man it must have been tough today. Especially knowing what awaits tomorrow.Way to haul that 170 lbs up those hills and battle to stay in the race!
ChapeauWay to haul that 170 lbs up those hills and battle to stay in the race!
Average speed this tour is 42km/h. Highest ever so far so it's not making Jakobsen's life easier.Doesn't help when they go so quick from the start in a relatively short stage
They were sent forward with 4km to go. Indeed so they didn't lose 4 guys to OTL.How come the team wasn’t with him? In case they didn’t make the time cut?
The way the time limit works means that the faster they go on the flat, the greater the time limit. And a fast flat start should take relatively less out of Jakobsen compared to the doms that pace the rest of the stage.Doesn't help when they go so quick from the start in a relatively short stage
Yesterday was a good example of that. Quick-Step was chasing the break on the flat before Aubisque, and in the end of the day all 6 riders were among the last 7 on the stage.The way the time limit works means that the faster they go on the flat, the greater the time limit. And a fast flat start should take relatively less out of Jakobsen compared to the doms that pace the rest of the stage.