... which has nothing to do with the fact that he can not claim sole leadership in that team (yet).Considering he won the Tour last year I doubt he's regretting it very much.
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... which has nothing to do with the fact that he can not claim sole leadership in that team (yet).Considering he won the Tour last year I doubt he's regretting it very much.
It looks like Sky is siding with Bernal now.... which has nothing to do with the fact that he can not claim sole leadership in that team (yet).
What?Well looks like Froome might be on another team by the time TDF starts
This was my thinking exactly. He knows it would be a blow for Ineos if he were to leave, because however you slice it, he is still the biggest name on the team. And even if they would feel confident putting their eggs in Bernal's basket with Froome and Thomas as backup, they would feel a lot less confident with Froome as an adversary, regardless of questionmarks regarding his recovery.I can't see a move happening, I think it's just making some contract renewal bargaining noise.
The problem with keeping Froome is he has never been good about "supporting" another rider. GT won because he countered Froome's attacks on several key stages and Froome, with Bernal's help came back slightly and was willing to kill him self doing it. Bernal proved he was a true team guy, even while winning last year's Tour. Wiggins may have some comment on that Froome characteristic as well. He could be an unwanted disruptor.This was my thinking exactly. He knows it would be a blow for Ineos if he were to leave, because however you slice it, he is still the biggest name on the team. And even if they would feel confident putting their eggs in Bernal's basket with Froome and Thomas as backup, they would feel a lot less confident with Froome as an adversary, regardless of questionmarks regarding his recovery.
The problem with keeping Froome is he has never been good about "supporting" another rider. GT won because he countered Froome's attacks on several key stages and Froome, with Bernal's help came back slightly and was willing to kill him self doing it. Bernal proved he was a true team guy, even while winning last year's Tour. Wiggins may have some comment on that Froome characteristic as well. He could be an unwanted disruptor.
If he did go to Movistar he would find himself in Roglic's position at the end of some key stages; without support. Soler will not willingly give up his ambition (ask Quintana). Movistar's challenge with Soler is his lack of maturity and temperate strategy skills. Froome to Movi would be entertaining for awhile, though.
As I said I can't see him anywhere else but Ineos, and don't see him as a good fit for Movi's style, but as for all these Movi discussions with 3 leaders already etc - I think it's a moot point, remember Froome is only interested in the Tour, and perhaps Dauphine if it goes ahead beforehand. He doesn't care about the other races, an who leads them. Valverde isn't going to try and win the tour.
The Tour is the most important race. And Movistar will take everyone with them, Soler, Mas and Valverde. Add Froome to the group. Valverde is not going to win the Tour but he will support Soler and Mas and his quest for stage hunting. And Valverde will not bow down to anyone when he is on a mission to win stages.As I said I can't see him anywhere else but Ineos, and don't see him as a good fit for Movi's style, but as for all these Movi discussions with 3 leaders already etc - I think it's a moot point, remember Froome is only interested in the Tour, and perhaps Dauphine if it goes ahead beforehand. He doesn't care about the other races, an who leads them. Valverde isn't going to try and win the tour.
The Tour is the most important race. And Movistar will take everyone with them, Soler, Mas and Valverde. Add Froome to the group. Valverde is not going to win the Tour but he will support Soler and Mas and his quest for stage hunting. And Valverde will not bow down to anyone when he is on a mission to win stages.
Stages? Plural? Considering his level earlier this season he may be happy if he manages to win just 1 stage.The Tour is the most important race. And Movistar will take everyone with them, Soler, Mas and Valverde. Add Froome to the group. Valverde is not going to win the Tour but he will support Soler and Mas and his quest for stage hunting. And Valverde will not bow down to anyone when he is on a mission to win stages.
That's a huge problem being a GC player on the team. You're not totally certain when Valverde is hunting or fishing; sort of paralyses the ability to tactically respond. That's what made Soler's theatrics so maddening when Quintana was headed for the GC lead at la Vuelta. Tactically I've never known a stage win to trump the GC jersey as a priority.Stages? Plural? Considering his level earlier this season he may be happy if he manages to win just 1 stage.
That's a huge problem being a GC player on the team. You're not totally certain when Valverde is hunting or fishing; sort of paralyses the ability to tactically respond. That's what made Soler's theatrics so maddening when Quintana was headed for the GC lead at la Vuelta. Tactically I've never known a stage win to trump the GC jersey as a priority.
Stages? Plural? Considering his level earlier this season he may be happy if he manages to win just 1 stage.
Of course Bernal is allowed to travel to (the Tour de) France. I am convinced that the Colombian president himself will bring Egan in a kayak over the ocean to France, if that's necessary.The Colombian Sports Ministry and the Cycling Federation is coordinating with riders and teams so that approximately 100 cyclist (UCI and local teams) can travel before international flights are open here in Colombia (in our jungle airports).
Egan will be there!