Itzulia Basque Country 2023 (April 3-8)

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not sure what to expect from Gaudu here, even without an ITT. He said he was sick after Paris-Nice and that he'd mainly do Itzulia to prepare for the Ardennes, but in the same interview also stated that he aims for Top 3 GC. Could go either way, I guess
 
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We have entered a stage where guys like Aranburu, Schelling and Vendrame get more stars on the table than Hayter. In normal circumstances he should be the comfortable favorite for today, but he has been awful after his crash in Aus and wasn't much better prior to. Positioning has always been a gigantic issue with him, but Mini Wout hasn't been seen for a long time. Not even half a year has passed since he schooled and destroyed Ganna on the track in the pursuit.
 
We have entered a stage where guys like Aranburu, Schelling and Vendrame get more stars on the table than Hayter. In normal circumstances he should be the comfortable favorite for today, but he has been awful after his crash in Aus and wasn't much better prior to. Positioning has always been a gigantic issue with him, but Mini Wout hasn't been seen for a long time. Not even half a year has passed since he schooled and destroyed Ganna on the track in the pursuit.
In fairness, an Aranburu in top form (and it's his home race, so he will definitely be good here) is strong enough to give the normal version of Hayter trouble.
 
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