Too much talk of races too far down the calendar. So much can happen in a week, month, 4 months... Remember that Cav was definitely not riding the TdF last year.
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Jakobsen is their next big sprinter and it’s best not to tick him off. He’ll be around for many years. I‘m sure that plays a part in him doing the tour. Also he’s probably faster now.
But, if by some weird chance, Cav proves to be the fastest man this year, hopefully business sense would take over and they’d let him ride the Tour.
But, if by some weird chance, Cav proves to be the fastest man this year, hopefully business sense would take over and they’d let him ride the Tour.
On the cycling podcast his trainer said that his schedule is made until TA. After that nothing is decided yet.
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With potentially 7 flat stages and 2 during the first three days it would be crazy for Quickstep to not being Cav or Jakobsen to see what happens.
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Well, he also said that the Giro was a very likely option.
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Not to mention Jakobsen already said he is going to Tour and Cav the Giro.
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Bring Cav to Tour to make Merckx record relevant again. Then box him in in sprints once he equalizes.All started by Merckx
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Exactly, then next year he goes to Ineos and breaks it bringing back the UK connection.
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He was referring to last year.
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Basically;
A Belgium team bring Cav to the Tour last year when it was being theorized for months if he would go
All talk is on if Cav can equal or pass Merckx’s 34
Cav wins 4 to equal Merckx gaining huge publicity with each win
Quickstep then doesn’t work on two stages to set up for Cav breaking the record in Paris
Cav gets boxed in behind WVA by Belgium riders
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Yeah I can't wait for other, much more entertaining sprinters to lighten up the races
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He's for sure up there as the 2nd or 3rd fastest sprinter this year. His own teammate and Ewan are the only major threats to him imo. Of course with sprinting you can always lose, but those two (if all are set up well) might be the only one's with a faster sprint this year.
not sure what he is washing in,but I will take some!! Another win..and kind words from the often unfriendly German Gorilla!!
Cav looks like he still has some punch and top end..I hope he gets a few more wins..as far as public relations..he should be automatic for the TDF..if for the backstory alone..
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Ofcourse he will go when he is in the same shape as he is now. So many things can happen: crashes, out of shape, etcetera. Even a potential Giro won't complicate a possible Tour too much:
Who knows Cavendish will start the Giro with the plan to drop out after 10 days / 2 weeks just to rack up some stage wins?
It's all very easy: Quickstep won't deny an in-form Cavendish, and it's just up to Cavendish to peak at the right time.
Who knows Cavendish will start the Giro with the plan to drop out after 10 days / 2 weeks just to rack up some stage wins?
It's all very easy: Quickstep won't deny an in-form Cavendish, and it's just up to Cavendish to peak at the right time.
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While worthwhile with taking the better sprinter, as of now it should be slightly Jakobsen. Only thing Cav would have is more experience with the main team and in general versus a younger rider looking to be one of the fastest.
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