As expected. I never really considered that he would retire immediately post-LA Olympics. I always thought he would honor his current contract. Depending on his motivation, I think he'll have one more extension after 2030 before retiring.
I would think yes, although if he isn't in a good position coming into Cipressa, he has no chance. He can be a valuable ally in the flat part afterwards. I expect him to get dropped somewhere on Poggio, either on the climb or on descent
Imo he never said so either, and that was just people jumping to conclusions to me, arrest me if im wrong tho. Didn’t he say that in 28 he would maybe start thinking about when in the future it would suit him, which always was different from retiring in 2028.
Contract to 2030 or no; he'll know when he's done. I wouldn't be surprised if he just called in "I'm done" to whomever and go off into a peaceful retirement. Crank out a coupla' super babies with his lovely wife.
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