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They should have broke the bank for Richie Porte.So true. Pog lacks a loyal and strong superdom. Majka/Formolo is not like Szmyd for Basso or Porte for Froome, Pog's helpers have their own agenda.
I have fan instagram for Tadej (suprise) and when I posted about the team, Rui Costa commented "ready to this again CHAMP", so I think he is on board too.
Where most of the "rider x bad teammate" come from, I guess.It's 2021 and I'm still question where the "Majka bad teammate" comes from.
Where most of the "rider x bad teammate" come from, I guess.
Didn't have the legs to help his captain. Was dropped earlier than forum expected. People complained he didn't care about the team.
Add "bad teammate" points if said captain was/is a forum darling.
And very likely ended up in a break because his captain crashed out or lost significant amount of time because he was not good enough.Add more "pain teammate" points if said rider a few days later ended up in a break that got a significant amount of time, and ended up competing for the win. Because then he'd obviously just been saving himself.
He and his hair are readyThe hair is ready to pop out of the helmet.
The hair is ready to pop out of the helmet.
It's 2021 and I'm still question where the "Majka bad teammate" comes from.
Well that is 6 years ago, a lot could have changed now. He might have much more hope to so a good GC himself. I think he does not make himself any illusions on UAE. He was hired to help Tadej. And they seem to have invested building up a bond between them by letting them train mostly together.Pra Loup stage of 2015 when Majka turned his radio off so he wouldn't have to drop back and help Contador after his crash.
Sagan was far more useful, hanging with the lead group over the Allos and giving Contador his bike after the crash
I believe he might lose the white maybe in stages to follow, but yes, in the end he will wear it in Paris.Now for the big question: Is anyone gonna get him out of the white before Paris?
(Other than himself, if he takes yellow, but then he'll still be in white, even if he's not necessarily wearing it.)
Helmet hair back in order
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The Pogi Fluff is a registered Trademark, no scissors allowed near itHe should get a proper ridershaircut, this is riddiculous.
At the moment it looks like the Tour could be another battle between the two Slovenians, although you can't rule out Ineos, because of their collective strength. Roglic is out for revenge and wants to repeat his tactics from the Vuelta.
The two time trials might be crucial, because the differences in the mountains might be limited. It wouldn't be bad for Pogacar if Roglic took yellow on Wednesday in the time trial. That could mean Jumbo has to control the race for the next ten days or so.
UAE look strong and motivated, but we don't know yet if they can control the Tour as a team. Several of his teammates were involved in the crash yesterday. Pogacar's best chances to attack are probably in the third week, with the tough finishes on the Col du Portet and Luzardiden. The ultimate decision might be in the final time trial.
I think a breakaway is likely to take the yellow jersey on Friday if one of the contenders takes it in the ITT.At the moment it looks like the Tour could be another battle between the two Slovenians, although you can't rule out Ineos, because of their collective strength. Roglic is out for revenge and wants to repeat his tactics from the Vuelta.
The two time trials might be crucial, because the differences in the mountains might be limited. It wouldn't be bad for Pogacar if Roglic took yellow on Wednesday in the time trial. That could mean Jumbo has to control the race for the next ten days or so.
UAE look strong and motivated, but we don't know yet if they can control the Tour as a team. Several of his teammates were involved in the crash yesterday. Pogacar's best chances to attack are probably in the third week, with the tough finishes on the Col du Portet and Luzardiden. The ultimate decision might be in the final time trial.