Gloin22 said:
Strade was never won by pure puncheur/climber like Purito. He'd likely be dropped on the white roads of Strade Bianche.
SB is for the punchers and hardmen like Evans, Vino and Nibali (who is participating this year).. Look at the top 10 this year. Kwiatkowski easily smashed Sagan and if Valverde had been there in the final, he could have destroyed both on the hill.
1 KWIATKOWSKI MichalOmega Pharma - Quick-Step80755:20:33
2 SAGAN PeterCannondale 56550:19
3 VALVERDE AlejandroMovistar Team32400:36
4 CUNEGO DamianoLampre - Merida24320:40
5 KREUZIGER RomanTinkoff - Saxo2028,,
6 CANCELLARA FabianTrek Factory Racing 16240:59
7 EVANS CadelBMC Racing Team12201:44
8 BARGUIL WarrenTeam Giant-Shimano8182:02
9 POELS WoutOmega Pharma - Quick-Step7162:11
10 GESCHKE SimonTeam Giant-Shimano6142:51
Purito is not as versatile as Valverde, but the rolling terrain suits him well.