Movistar passes 1st in the teamclassification. Unzue will be delighted already
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He was detached on the ascent. He dropped back to Valverde on the descent. Mas was with Mollema until Mollema jumped over and fell behind the Martin group. How he managed that I don’t know unless he blew up. It was confusing to follow.Not on the descent, at the top of Marie Blanque he was with Valverde and Yates already. But overall, he doesn't look bad to me, he'll be stronger in the Alps. Valverde also, he was stronger of the two yesterday, he drove that group to the line yesterday.
I think Movistar is doing semi-OK for the resources they have. Verona did a very good stage a couple days ago and Mas is looking decent. The only problem is the one they always have - Valverde riding anonymously to an obscure GC placing instead of losing time early and trying to win a stage or two. How much of that is due to Movistar's focus on the team classification and how much is due to Valverde's inability to let go are anyone's guess, but personally I think it's 50-50.Movistar the most missing team in the Tour are wining the team classification
Says alot about the team classification competition
I think Movistar is doing semi-OK for the resources they have. Verona did a very good stage a couple days ago and Mas is looking decent. The only problem is the one they always have - Valverde riding anonymously to an obscure GC placing instead of losing time early and trying to win a stage or two. How much of that is due to Movistar's focus on the team classification and how much is due to Valverde's inability to let go are anyone's guess, but personally I think it's 50-50.
Overall a good day. I love to watch Soler ride. He might be a big engine TT style rider but he just does not give a f—k. Mas and Valverde are improving each day with Enric now into the Top 10. He’s still not there yet but he has a chance to climb higher this week. Get a Top 10 and come out with all guns blazing at La Vuelta. Great teamwork all around.
Makes me wonder a bit though why Mas wasn't able to time his form a bit better/earlier. But he does indeed look like he is getting stronger.
Everyone seems to have been affected differently by the pandemic. Spaniards in general seem to have come in undercooked. Even Landa Who has looked best hasn’t looked like Landani.Makes me wonder a bit though why Mas wasn't able to time his form a bit better/earlier. But he does indeed look like he is getting stronger.