Actually, Bernal gave Froome a podium in Tour 2018. Without his help Roglic would have his first podium.
- Aug 6, 2014
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Correct. Furthermore, his back hasn't been normal in God knows how many years due to leg length discrepancy. It was diagnosed in October 2020, but one can only guess for how long scoliosis and a disc herniation was a factor, even when he was winning.
- Jan 31, 2016
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Yessir...you don't win any major race twice without strength and tactical skill (what many call boringly calculating). Winning a third time just means you own your effort and the result. Losers can whine all they want, then.
They'll toast you when you retire, as they should.
- Mar 17, 2009
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Egan declared he's happy to "participate" in la Volta, but confessed the form isn't quite high yet to dispute the GC, so no high expectations at all, just happy to be back in the peloton & see himself among the best
which led us to believe the 10 secs lost today was more about lack of form than racing sharpness & positioning..?
which led us to believe the 10 secs lost today was more about lack of form than racing sharpness & positioning..?
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- Mar 20, 2022
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I'm pretty sure this season he will not perform close to his old version. Maybe next year he can target a podium in a GT but this year I don't believe at all.
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Hoping he can gain some good form over the season and target the one GT he needs to complete the collection.
- Sep 2, 2011
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Lost less than 3 minutes today despite dropping very early. It's better than what I expected before the race. I'm still worried though.
- Apr 16, 2009
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I am worried long term. But today is very good news. Remember that this is truly his first WT race after all his problems and his knee injury. On top of that he interrupted his training due to the knee injury. He only came back to training like 10 days ago. If we believe all that, today's results are actually very good. IMHO.
- Feb 20, 2012
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- Sep 2, 2011
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How can you know it's a different injury and not a consequence (possibly chronic/structural) of his accident?
- Nov 16, 2013
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They said so and assured us that it didn't have anything to do with the accident last year. But perhaps they lied, that is of couse possible.
- Apr 16, 2009
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San Juan injury related with the other original injury is possible. That is the worry that many people has. And yes, teams lie all the time.
- Sep 12, 2022
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The worry is more about figuring out if he is every going to get back to his best, and I don't think San Juan proved that he can. I wouldn't even call that such a high level when Ganna finishes before you.
Imo, we just don't know yet, I do have high hopes that he is able to get back to his former self though.
Egan crashed today (Catalunya), and so did not finish… Sad.
Get well soon…
Get well soon…
- Apr 16, 2009
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Oh well. R acing includes managing the crashes as well. Hope for better luck in the next race.
Nothing broken, likely superficial wounds but being monitored obviously
- Apr 16, 2009
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According to Eurosport he had to retire due to abrasion on the skin, especially on the hands. Contador went ballistic on Eurosport criticizing the riders that do that. They don't understand why they do it since now technology allows them to pick any type of gloves. He went further to say, imagine that one of the main riders had to retire from a GT because they are not using the gloves. That is unforgivable.
Can anybody here tell me why riders don't use gloves other than for esthetics, which is what Contador and Flecha were alluding as the main reason for not wearing them?
Can anybody here tell me why riders don't use gloves other than for esthetics, which is what Contador and Flecha were alluding as the main reason for not wearing them?
When you ride for many hours, you sweat. Some riders have more sudation in their hands too. Gloves provide more grip but are ambiguous as they loosen sensitivity.
Also, gloves also are cushioned, so your hands don't become so sour.
Contador is wrong. It's not only about aesthetics.
Also, gloves also are cushioned, so your hands don't become so sour.
Contador is wrong. It's not only about aesthetics.
- Apr 16, 2009
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I don't understand what you mean by that?
I have used gloves all my life and in the past there were gloves that were a bit uncomfortable and there were not many choices to pick from, but now there are so many choices. I have no problems now.
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