Man looks like everybody are crashing because of Roglič. No wonder they tried to stop him with a bale of hay. And yet he's back and others are crashing again because of him. Better call Colbrelli for extra help.
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Primož is hurt. Not just a shoulder, hip also. Tommorow he won't be able to follow. I expect Jonas being close to Pogačar but loosing towards the end for another Pogačar win.I could imagine Jumbo noticed that Tadej seems weaker than in the last years. So Jumbo is even more motivated.
Tomorrow is first mountain top finish. Primoz and Jonas will go for a 1-2 there - just like in Dauphine‘s final stage.
I expect a win by Primoz, second place for Jonas, and Tadej in third. Yellow will probably stay on Tadej‘s shoulders, after tomorrow.
I expect a stage result with lots of Jumbo and Ineos riders in the Top-20.
Laengen, Bjerg and Hirschi are in ranks 168-170 in current GC (out of 172). They clearly seem to be relatively far from too shape. It‘s a team sport, Jumbo and Ineos seem to be clearly better.
Primoz has the shape. If his shoulder makes no problems, he will try and be able to take back the two minutes he lost in Arenberg.
Pogačar has been looking really strong thus far and honestly I don‘t see both Vingegaard and Roglič beating Tadej here. I think they need to see whether they can hang onto him tomorrow and make a plan for the Alps based on that. To me, Pogačar looks better than ever before but obviously we can‘t say for sure.I could imagine Jumbo noticed that Tadej seems weaker than in the last years. So Jumbo is even more motivated.
Tomorrow is first mountain top finish. Primoz and Jonas will go for a 1-2 there - just like in Dauphine‘s final stage.
I expect a win by Primoz, second place for Jonas, and Tadej in third. Yellow will probably stay on Tadej‘s shoulders, after tomorrow.
I expect a stage result with lots of Jumbo and Ineos riders in the Top-20.
Laengen, Bjerg and Hirschi are in ranks 168-170 in current GC (out of 172). They clearly seem to be relatively far from too shape. It‘s a team sport, Jumbo and Ineos seem to be clearly better.
Primoz has the shape. If his shoulder makes no problems, he will try and be able to take back the two minutes he lost in Arenberg.
Primož is hurt. Not just a shoulder, hip also. Tommorow he won't be able to follow. I expect Jonas being close to Pogačar but loosing towards the end for another Pogačar win.
Whatever they give him (i don't believe much is possible because of anti doping rules) he's still weaker then 100% healthy Roglič. And only 100% Roglič could fight Pogačar to the line..... maybe.I think and hope that a doctor checked his shoulder and hip (X-rays etc.). Probably all is good.
Jumbo team doctors and official race doctors now probably will give him strong pain killers, mild antidepressants, and tablets and/or injections that make him euphoric. Modern pharma is made for such cases, and offers the rider the chance to go on competing.
Oh look, another German guy telling people what they ought to do.
Whatever they give him (i don't believe much is possible because of anti doping rules) he's still weaker then 100% healthy Roglič. And only 100% Roglič could fight Pogačar to the line..... maybe.
Which other german guy do you mean?Oh look, another German guy telling people what they ought to do.
Wolfgang SchäubleWhich other german guy do you mean?
I could imagine Jumbo noticed that Tadej seems weaker than in the last years. So Jumbo is even more motivated.
Tomorrow is first mountain top finish. Primoz and Jonas will go for a 1-2 there - just like in Dauphine‘s final stage.
I expect a win by Primoz, second place for Jonas, and Tadej in third. Yellow will probably stay on Tadej‘s shoulders, after tomorrow.
I expect a stage result with lots of Jumbo and Ineos riders in the Top-20.
Laengen, Bjerg and Hirschi are in ranks 168-170 in current GC (out of 172). They clearly seem to be relatively far from too shape. It‘s a team sport, Jumbo and Ineos seem to be clearly better.
Primoz has the shape. If his shoulder makes no problems, he will try and be able to take back the two minutes he lost in Arenberg.
Oh look, another German guy telling people what they ought to do.
Hmmm, I must say I was surprised to read your comment. I certainly see no evidence Tadej seems weaker than in the last years - to the contrary! Not long to find out the answers but I do hope Roglic can overcome his crash and put up a fight this TdF.
If they have to push him super hard to be a half competent domestique in the third week then I'm gonna walk into a Jumbo tomorrow, demand to speak to the manager and tell them that Vuelta preparation is goddamn over.I actually hope (hope!) the crash and its consequences give him an extra boost. He will be an angry man now - a man possessed…
Concerning medicine, I am certain he‘ll receive everything he wants and needs via a Therapeutic Use Exemption. JV‘s doctors (and lawyers, if needed) will make sure he won‘t be treated worse than „Average Joe“. Medicine was made to heal and take away the pain. No WADA laws will (ever) change that.
Schachmann should in my opinion rather thank Rogla for his PN title.
Sure, they can send him to do those races. But, certainly, you calling Roglic an average rider is lunacy.Exactly, the Vuelta. That is as high as the ceiling will get for Roglic. Send him to the Giro and the Vuelta next year, and keep the Tour open for the above average riders on the team.
There might be small chance I wasn't 100% seriousSure, they can send him to do those races. But, certainly, you calling Roglic an average rider is lunacy.
I understand, but just said it because a few people take things very seriouslyThere might be small chance I wasn't 100% serious