He might not even make it into the Olympic team.He should be one of the favorites for the Olympics and the Worlds this year.
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He might not even make it into the Olympic team.He should be one of the favorites for the Olympics and the Worlds this year.
He might not even make it into the Olympic team.
It wouldn't really. First of all, Jaramillo selections are always a party ride. He's able to bring the climbers to Qatar. Second, and more importantly, it's all about form. With Colombia being so insanely top heavy, it's very easy to miss the boat. Egan, Nairo, Superman, Higuita, Sosa, Dani, Uran, Chaves, even Betancur is showing signs of life. Picking 5 out of that list is a nightmare.That would be nuts. He’s the only Colombian climber who would be favored in a small group finish.
It wouldn't really. First of all, Jaramillo selections are always a party ride. He's able to bring the climbers to Qatar. Second, and more importantly, it's all about form. With Colombia being so insanely top heavy, it's very easy to miss the boat. Egan, Nairo, Superman, Higuita, Sosa, Dani, Uran, Chaves, even Betancur is showing signs of life. Picking 5 out of that list is a nightmare.
It wouldn't really. First of all, Jaramillo selections are always a party ride. He's able to bring the climbers to Qatar. Second, and more importantly, it's all about form. With Colombia being so insanely top heavy, it's very easy to miss the boat. Egan, Nairo, Superman, Higuita, Sosa, Dani, Uran, Chaves, even Betancur is showing signs of life. Picking 5 out of that list is a nightmare.
Let's look at this name by name.The problem is many of their riders aren't good at one day races. They took a team of climbers to the 2018 Worlds and none were close to the group that won. Quintana has shown time and again he's a stage racer not a one day racer. Uran is good at one day races, but can't stay healthy anymore. Chaves hasn't been healthy for several years now. Betancur hasn't shown to be very good in one day races. Sosa hasn't had time to show one way or another. Bernal is more of a stage racer. Dani and Higuita along with Uran are the best one day racers. I'm not sure about Lopez. Of that group Higuita has the best sprint to try to win from a small group. Higuita has the best shot at trying to beat Valverde, Martin, Alaphilippe in a small group.
Don't get too excited about this victory - EF and Ineos had the numbers which they used, while individual riders needed to follow the attack.
It was definitely a really strong performance! I know it was only Anacona and Dayer chasing him but he really smashed them when first he was alone.
No reason really to not get excited...
There isn’t a Colombian Rouleur.Glad posters aren't picking the Colombian team for the Olympics - You need to have one or two rouleurs in the team to ride on the flat parts and control breaks.
There isn’t a Colombian Rouleur.
In response to Yaco’s comment about riding on the flat.Higuita himself? He rolled pretty well Sunday and on the stage he won in the Vuelta.
Are you absolutely sure of this?Higuita, if he goes to the Tour, isn't going to be racing for GC. Same goes for Martinez and Chaves
Are you absolutely sure of this?
Uran is coming back from a serious injury and is yet to race anything since his crash during last Vuelta. Looks like he is not doing Colombia this year (I assume he would be on provisional startlist if that was the intention) so it looks like his recovery is not that fast, There's no certainty he will be back to a TdF leadership level by June, if ever.
Depending on how well they'll do in spring races, it may compell EF to back Higuita or Martinez for GC.
Did you see Bernal in Paris Nice last year?There isn’t a Colombian Rouleur.
Van Garderen is not even certain to go to the Tour, let alone lead there. His main objective is the Giro.EF likely will back VanGarderen first if Uran isn't back.
Van Garderen is not even certain to go to the Tour, let alone lead there. His main objective is the Giro.