Haha. But seriously a grand tour podium is probably better than a monument podium. I’d argue the opposite for the winner of Flanders vs giroI guess 3rd place at Giro d'italia general classement is better than 3rd place at Flanders
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Haha. But seriously a grand tour podium is probably better than a monument podium. I’d argue the opposite for the winner of Flanders vs giroI guess 3rd place at Giro d'italia general classement is better than 3rd place at Flanders
Combined with Merijn Zeeman's comments about giving young guys opportunities in the Giro, and top-10 on GC could already be a good result, I actually think he's not going for GC. It doesn't suit Jumbo's approach either to train for the classics and then a month later to go for GC in the Giro.WVA going for GC makes the Giro much more interesting regardless of his real chances. He could start the Alps with 4 or 5 minutes on the best climber.
And Jumbo will likely have other cards to play in case he fades during the third week.
Combined with Merijn Zeeman's comments about giving young guys opportunities in the Giro, and top-10 on GC could already be a good result, I actually think he's not going for GC. It doesn't suit Jumbo's approach either to train for the classics and then a month later to go for GC in the Giro.
But I didn't expect him to go to the Giro at all so maybe it's a complete turnaround.
I agree, but then the classics are a conflict for him due to his weight. Just saying. Maybe He is just going for stages and for his participation fee.Wiggo did it, Dumo did it, Thomas did it, WVA can do it.
Pogacar has won Flanders and the tour. I don't think Wout is unseating him as most well-rounded no matter what happens at the giro.It’s quite possible this misplaced ambition leads to no serious wins this year. Or he manages to distinguish hjmself as the most complete rider in the peloton. Very high risk gamble.
I guess 3rd place at Giro d'italia general classement is better than 3rd place at Flanders
Wout is also a straight up sprinter. And flat course dieselPogacar has won Flanders and the tour. I don't think Wout is unseating him as most well-rounded no matter what happens at the giro.
Top 10 place would be a success, 3rd place.., I don't think it will happen.I guess 3rd place at Giro d'italia general classement is better than 3rd place at Flanders
With the idea that he won’t weigh 78kg’s of course. If they focus on changing his physique I can see it happening, but can you change this so quickly in just 6 months.Top 10 place would be a success, 3rd place.., I don't think it will happen.
Yes but can he do that AND still maintain power and ability to win Flanders, Paris-Roubaix etc? Sounds amazing but is it feasible?With the idea that he won’t weigh 78kg’s of course. If they focus on changing his physique I can see it happening, but can you change this so quickly in just 6 months.
No that won’t be possible, he’ll have to choose, and I think he’ll choose the Giro. Maybe his nee physique might help him in Flanders. At Jumbo they might have thought of Pogacar can win it when weighing much less, maybe we can do the same with WoutYes but can he do that AND still maintain power and ability to win Flanders, Paris-Roubaix etc? Sounds amazing but is it feasible?
With the idea that he won’t weigh 78kg’s of course. If they focus on changing his physique I can see it happening, but can you change this so quickly in just 6 months.
No that won’t be possible, he’ll have to choose, and I think he’ll choose the Giro. Maybe his nee physique might help him in Flanders. At Jumbo they might have thought of Pogacar can win it when weighing much less, maybe we can do the same with Wout
I think the bigger issue might be that you can’t be in top shape for that long, from beginning of April to end of may. 9 weeks at the top of your game is too long. It makes more sense to target Liege if you lose weight anywayLosing weight to help him defeat Pogacar and MVDP at Flanders whilst targeting a decent GC finish in the Giro does make some crazy sense. I think the biggest question is whether he could avoid one really bad day (he is obviously going to lose some proper time in the high mountains to seasoned GC riders, but a minute or two here and there could be possible and could keep him close to the podium).