They all look better than Ayuso, so the fight is against the train and the durability of Del Toro.There's very little to suggest from the likes of Yates, Carapaz and Gee that they'll put up a big fight to UAE at this point.
Strange happenings last year, Del Toro's mother and close family friends traveled to see him race Vuelta because of extraordinary special circumstances.. Can't imagine what this must feel like.. And is it optimistic or pessimistic to think this is a once in a lifetime thing.. Sure looks like he is comfortable racing in front at the biggest races!!! Don't know if there is a pattern, 1st year Vuelta, 2nd he starts Giro.. Can only hope TDF is in 3rd year schedule!! Kid is racing lights out.!!!I am looking forward to your positive "rants" in favor of del Toro later today.
This prediction went so wrong, for a moment I thought I was the one who must have made it.Just realized it's 220km. Definitely a GC stage. Rogla to take this one. Toro and Ayuso will fold due to internal stress from fighting eachother, that baby behaviour is not some roglic will let go unpunished.
How's the weather ?
I think Carapaz and Bernal will be aggressive, but it will be very hard to beat del Toro, he looks amazing so far.
Well, I do not think they should like attack from 75 km out everyday, but I think there will be enough action to prevent a last km sprint. Bernal specifically is so far back that it will have to attack to get near the podium. I think he can do it, but for the win the only one I see realistically challenge Del Toro is Carapaz, unless the mexican has a bad days, then things are more open.while i would have called all along for Bernal and Carapaz to be aggressive from far out...but i think given del Toro is so strong they need to pick their moments to attack and not be too knackered out throwing the kitchen sink at it
There is still Yates, Tiberi, and Gee ...not sure if I can see any of these pulling a gap but they may be of help to others attacks. Yates is in a great position but no sure how strong he is
Ayuso is difficult to read ...hasnt looked top but who knows
If you are watching Del Toro's manners, there is a little man on both shoulders whispering in both ears,all day and night " this is real, this is not a dream or a drill, don't *** it up!! " he looks like the anti hero up there!! Bernal and Carapaz have to be a little disappointed that Del Toro can tail their best moves sitting in the saddle just rolling it over. His cadence looks fresh and fast.. Impressive so far that's for sure!! And Del Toro had some female fans holding cardboard signs saying " take me to Mexico " that's gotta help a guy's ego!!I am looking forward to your positive "rants" in favor of del Toro later today.
It helps that the first really selective mountain stage will only come on Tuesday. We‘ll see more gaps after that I reckon.wow, the top 10 is still within 4 mins of each other.
When the 3 aliens do not race, everything is very close. Little difference between the riders
Once Ciccone was KO'd in the crash they let Verona off the leash, apparently everyone grossly underestimated the size of fight in the dog!! Will toss around for a few hours, why his wife and 2 daughters were there from Spain....? Like I say over and over I love risky riders!! Guy won as a long shot!!CV! I love it when a racer just says F it, I'm going 180 all day!
It helps that the first really selective mountain stage will only come on Tuesday. We‘ll see more gaps after that I reckon.
Partly right. However a very heavy backloaded parcours doesn't help the matter.won't take that long to get gaps in the TDF. Didn't last year either.
The aliens use the terrain they are provided. The Galiber and Puy Mary stages caused large gaps
These guys just prefer to wait and ride for their top 10
I will just put this out there!!I am looking forward to your positive "rants" in favor of del Toro later today.
The most likely outcome today:
Del Toro gains another minute.
Conclusion: he will collapse on Finestre
he won't look too amazing if he has to keep shutting down attacks from Bernal, Gee, Tiberi, Carapaz, Yates.I think Carapaz and Bernal will be aggressive, but it will be very hard to beat del Toro, he looks amazing so far.