He still has enough margin to ensure victory. But the team is faltering. >20 k alone in lead is not good team work
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Vervaeke was there until 9,3km to go…He still has enough margin to ensure victory. But the team is faltering. >20 k alone in lead is not good team work
They were all aloneHe still has enough margin to ensure victory. But the team is faltering. >20 k alone in lead is not good team work
Excellent point and IMO why Roglic stalked him while Mas was slightly up the road. Each day will make that situation tougher for DQS. Roglic needs to use everyone to get to stage 20 while conserving energy whenever possible to have a chance. He's doing that and Remco is admirably maintaining a precious lead.He still has enough margin to ensure victory. But the team is faltering. >20 k alone in lead is not good team work
Listening to the post race interview, it sounds like the crash bothered him more than he made it seem.
Judging by the bowling ball on his hip, I'd assume so. The fact that he was able to withstand the onslaught with it, knowing he'd be targeted heavily after losing time the day before, speaks volumes about his mentality. Remains to be seen whether he'll win the entire thing, but he'll have no regrets about the outcome.Listening to the post race interview, it sounds like the crash bothered him more than he made it seem.
IMO the mental thing is a bit overblown when it comes to injuries that prevent you from pushing your usual numbers.Judging by the bowling ball on his hip, I'd assume so. The fact that he was able to withstand the onslaught with it, knowing he'd be targeted heavily after losing time the day before, speaks volumes about his mentality. Remains to be seen whether he'll win the entire thing, but he'll have no regrets about the outcome.
Dare i say his bad day was due to his crash?. not sure how good he is now, but seems a lot better than yesterday.
I agree and Remco is in the box seat. However Contador is a bit of a shocker at picking winners, that is not in remco's favourHe defended tu he jersey valiantly, but is still sore from the crash. Incidentally Contador said today Remco has won the Vuelta.
What a surprise for the GC riders it will be when Pog suddenly turns up in stage 20.Pog's only chance is stage 20
And that is a stage that favors Remco far more with the repetitive, gradual climbs. Plus, the flat run in to the finish
Can pogacar start after two weeks of racing?Pog's only chance is stage 20
And that is a stage that favors Remco far more with the repetitive, gradual climbs. Plus, the flat run in to the finish
He still has enough margin to ensure victory. But the team is faltering. >20 k alone in lead is not good team work
Indeed, which is why I wrote 'incidentally' caveat canem, but who knows?What a surprise for the GC riders it will be when Pog suddenly turns up in stage 20.