Netserk said:
Ofc you can. If you noticed I didn't suggest much of a change in schedule, but simply that he shouldn't have been in so good shape so early (as much because of how it will affect the rest of his season, not just the Ardennes, as I don't think just cutting Romandie would've meant he would be fresh for Dauphiné). It's quite telling that he didn't win anything between Strade and Romandie.
Well, 2nd in Pais Vasco behind Contador, stage win at Tirreno-Adriatico, top 5 in AGR, FW, LBL (and I think last one he had good momentum coming into right corner but Moreno caused him to slow down so could have won there) is nothing to be ashamed of.
I think next season he should just not go for a GC in Tirreno-Adriatico, but instead make it his second race of a season (after Strade Bianchi), then go to MSR, Vais Pasco and Ardennes. After that a long rest and Dauphine/TDS as a prep race to TdF
So basically cut out Algarve and 4 one-day races before it (although he said a win in a stage race was big confidence booster so I am afraid he will return there).