do we dare say that Remco would have won this Giro? I'm serious.
no. I don’t think so. Not yet.
unbelievable crappy race with mediocre contestants.
but I am one that still needs to see Remco climb well over several peaks in a day and over three weeks.
so…can he climb with the best?
Yes.
can he climb with the best over successive high mountains over three weeks?
not yet determined.
imo.
also he would be super isolated in the mountains. QS must invest in some climbing support.
however, I will say this. You put a 30 km ITT in the second week and that Torino stage and Remco has several minutes on the present podium going into the third week.
now Carapaz, Hindley and Landa need to really attack and cannot only match each other.
and even if Remco succumbs to these attacks and has a bad day. At least that’s drama!!
the giro has been UTTERLY devoid of drama and that is despite the fact that the top two are separated by 3 seconds!
GTs must return to being designed to suit more than one type of rider.