I would prefer him to recover until Superbagneres. It's 8 days, very possible without major injuries.yes I know, let's hope he is okay in 5 days
I would prefer him to recover until Superbagneres. It's 8 days, very possible without major injuries.yes I know, let's hope he is okay in 5 days
Zero chances he attacks there for the win. One day before Hautacam. He can win in a reduced sprint though.He could win 6/7 stages here again couldn’t he. Even stage 11 could suit him, it has 800m at 11% not far from the finish.
Theoretically could be more.He could win 6/7 stages here again couldn’t he. Even stage 11 could suit him, it has 800m at 11% not far from the finish.
Not with stage 12 being Hautacam already.He could win 6/7 stages here again couldn’t he. Even stage 11 could suit him, it has 800m at 11% not far from the finish.
He could win 6/7 stages here again couldn’t he. Even stage 11 could suit him, it has 800m at 11% not far from the finish.
I'm sure Alpecin will work on stage 11 for MVP.Theoretically could be more.
Practically, I suspect these hilly stages will start to go to the breakaways unless Van der Poel is really committed to helping his buddy out.
IMO Almeida needs to be good on Hautacam only. It's an easier stage than Superbagneres and he needs to do 7kms all out and drop.I would prefer him to recover until Superbagneres. It's 8 days, very possible without major injuries.
He is important because Matteo will probably attack and I don't know if Pogacar will have anyone to help him.Considering the situation in the race, maybe Almeida won't be needed at all to set huge pace on last climbs for Pogacar. Visma is actually forced to do it in the Pyrenees already. Almeida could be needed is some tactical situations more.
He is important because Matteo will probably attack and I don't know if Pogacar will have anyone to help him.
I don't think a attack from Matteo in the last climb should take any sleep to Pogacar but I can see a scenario where Kuss and Simon Yates drop every UAE rider (bar Pogacar) in the second last climb and Pogacar decides to respond to Matteo if he attacks. I fear that scenario in stage 18.This is one of few situations when Almeida could be crucial (other is when Pog is on a worse day and needs help). I don't know how seriously Pogacar & UAE treat Jorgenson in the GC (I don't think Pogi fears him like he feared Roglic in 2022).
It will get to a point where MVP has to even think of why he's in the race. I suspect MTB worlds is still a concern?I'm sure Alpecin will work on stage 11 for MVP.
I don't think a attack from Matteo in the last climb should take any sleep to Pogacar but I can see a scenario where Kuss and Simon Yates drop every UAE rider (bar Pogacar) in the second last climb and Pogacar decides to respond to Matteo if he attacks. I fear that scenario in stage 18.
Assuming Pogi's condition holds, he just stays with the threats accordingly and depending on how far out the attacks come. So he goes with Jorgensen, which is just as much Vingo's problem as his own.I don't think a attack from Matteo in the last climb should take any sleep to Pogacar but I can see a scenario where Kuss and Simon Yates drop every UAE rider (bar Pogacar) in the second last climb and Pogacar decides to respond to Matteo if he attacks. I fear that scenario in stage 18.
He can race stage 11 and go home. Stages 11 and 21 are made for him.It will get to a point where MVP has to even think of why he's in the race. I suspect MTB worlds is still a concern?
But they will wait for the Alps IMHO.By stage 18 Pogi will be 5-10 minutes ahead of Matteo. Double attack by Visma makes more sense in the Pyrenees.
It will get to a point where MVP has to even think of why he's in the race. I suspect MTB worlds is still a concern?
If they wait so long Matteo will be useless. The biggest danger is if UAE is weak on Hautacam. Then Jorgenson and Jonas can try to work over Pogacar.But they will wait for the Alps IMHO.
But they will wait for the Alps IMHO.
more like 15 minutes if everything goes according to plan. Talking about a 2 leader strategy with jorgenson is nonsense. But the relevance of almeida s the fact that if he's okay pog has the guarantee of arriving at the last climb with a teammate that can help, even by just bringing water for himBy stage 18 Pogi will be 5-10 minutes ahead of Matteo. Double attack by Visma makes more sense in the Pyrenees.