I wonder how much is true about UAE being a wake up call and switching to a more climber focused training, instead of explosive training to try and hold an acceleration longer. Or wether that was always the plan given remco his schedule.
And UAE just empathised the need for more climbing. Focus on base and longer accel first, then build up the climbing towards the tour.
In any case i don't see him beating an inform vingegaard at Catalunya. I'd love to be be surprised but i'm doubtful.
I actually think he might have a better chance at the tour than in Catalunya against vingegaard.
That's wishful thinking perhaps, but he should be on his best form then if nothing goes wrong. And he should come into the tour fully prepped for the mountains, needing less explosiveness once the ardennes classics are over.
I actually hope nothing happens (crash wise) and i can finally determine wether he can hold for 3 weeks without a blip or nor. Wether 2024 was just a one/off, or wether he can be consistent over 3 weeks when prepped and ready. Much i fear will also be determined by his mindset. He's got a winner mentality, but he's also a bit fragile mentally imo when it comes to stress of being a race favourite for one of his big goals.
I know many are already certain he'll suffer at least 1 bad day during a GT. Thathe can't hold steady for 3 weeks.
I'm undecided. What i've seen when he was healthy and prepped gives me hope, but when he ain't gives me doubts.
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