This isn’t Lampre lolJust let them race each other.
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This isn’t Lampre lolJust let them race each other.
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.
Jakobsen was also behind all of those sprinters, so he wasn’t racing with them as much. The thing Jakobsen has is that he was there for 5 years already. Last year AF was the train to beat at the Tour.They are both in their 5th season with Quickstep, Jakobsen had just as many race days with any of their current line up as Cavendish. Probably more since Cavendish was gone for a few years in-between.
Also, they slotted Gaviria, Kittel, Viviani and Bennett behind basically the same leadout and it always worked. Even Hodeg could win races with that leadout...
It really doesn't matter who they take. Both would likely win multiple Tour stages.
If Cav is in BETTER form than Jakobsen, then he would deserve to go. No one deserves special treatment for any reason other than being the strongest. That being said, I will be rooting for Cav to not crash anymore, win more sprints, and to prove himself as the fastest at Quickstep. It would be awesome seeing him close out the year (and maybe his career) with several more Tour stage wins.Honestly if Cav is in top form and beating top sprinters at the end of May, he deserves to go. He was re-signed to rediscover his form, he duly did so, and exceeded expectations at the Tour last year. He will turn himself inside out to break EM's record this year.
Might be tough for Jakobsen but what else would Cav have to do to deserve selection? I'm not a fan of Cav's personality but I will never deny his talent.
Just let them race each other.
Yeah the picture looked pretty bad but hopefully he is okay. From what someone said about him taking a nap it sounded a lot more tame. At least he finished ahead of a lot of the other sprinters.I mean, it’s not Cav’s fault there is a speed bump on the racing surface.
He could potentially tie Cipo for Grand Tour stage wins, get another points classification, and pass Cipo on career wins.
He might not be but as a fan I am damn it and he better win every sprint!I didn't think he was a rider on statistics
No question.GOAT
Even compare it to last year with Cav starting his sprint 200-150 m to go, while this year 3 have been long drags to the line.Today's sprint was an interesting example of the transformation of ability.
Younger Cav would've rarely dared to take off from that far out, yet I believe his speed at the line was higher back in the day.
The balance between the natural base and requirements of the field leads to longevity.
He is probably the rider who has won Giro (and GT) stages in most countries, I think.
EDIT: Hmm, maybe not.
Giro: Italy, Denmark, Hungary
Tour: France, Belgium
Vuelta: Spain
He is probably the rider who has won Giro (and GT) stages in most countries, I think.
EDIT: Hmm, maybe not.
Giro: Italy, Denmark, Hungary
Tour: France, Belgium
Vuelta: Spain