They did say the same about Sagan and the Tour. And even Boonen and LBL (Wuyts). So it's not new.
Btw another article just surfaced in which VDP says he will try on saturday. Today is for Modolo
https://www.indeleiderstrui.nl/alge...euwe-status-grote-ploegen-lieten-me-niet-gaan
I never believed in Mathieu as GT contender or climber. It's impossible with his specialism and kilo's. But I remain of the idea that LBL is borderline possible in the future. Yesterday did help in that idea. It wasn't just a 7km finish climb, it followed after several other climbs. With his weight and prep to hang on that long at least shows some aptitude for hilly classics other than just cobbled classics.
Btw another article just surfaced in which VDP says he will try on saturday. Today is for Modolo
https://www.indeleiderstrui.nl/alge...euwe-status-grote-ploegen-lieten-me-niet-gaan
I never believed in Mathieu as GT contender or climber. It's impossible with his specialism and kilo's. But I remain of the idea that LBL is borderline possible in the future. Yesterday did help in that idea. It wasn't just a 7km finish climb, it followed after several other climbs. With his weight and prep to hang on that long at least shows some aptitude for hilly classics other than just cobbled classics.