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If he doesn't try he will never know like Cance, Martin. Wiggins tried and became a sensation. The problem is he is not interested nor does he have the confidence of trying for GC.BigMac said:I think he's so good at what he does. Aiming at GT sucess would most likely mean he would lose some of his current and broad abilities, and he'd no longer be a contender for time trials, Ardennes and even one-week races at the same time, which would be a shame. He's about one of the best all-rounders there is, why ditch a certain and bright future of success for GT focus, that may lead nowhere.
jens_attacks said:so can he do a nozal or at least a peter velits?
i hope he can hang on
More like a Honchar!jens_attacks said:so can he do a nozal or at least a peter velits?
i hope he can hang on
He could well go for the RR and TT double, if he wants to. I don't think he'll manage to win either of them, but Martin doesn't look to great ATM, and although long way to go, his chances are increasing every day.Dekker_Tifosi said:Nah it won't happen. But leaders jersey for some time is nice. Hope for the ITT win and another stage win. That would be cool. GC is only important if top 5.
He should go for it as long as he is still well placed though, because the worlds ITT course doesn't suit him that much this year. Too much flat, he needs a more hilly ITT. In flat itt's he's still top, but other riders are more danger to him there who normally aren't with a TT with some hills
Wouldn't that be closer to Froome p/w ratio which means after losing 3 kilos he would be having greater p/w than Froome. A potential Wiggins in MakingDekker_Tifosi said:He's still the same weight. He has never been really overweight. He's the same weight and height as Chris Froome. He just looks more bulky... but really isn't
and lose all his itt power? why do that? dumoulin certinaly doesn't want itIndianCyclist said:Wouldn't that be closer to Froome p/w ratio which means after losing 3 kilos he would be having greater p/w than Froome. A potential Wiggins in MakingDekker_Tifosi said:He's still the same weight. He has never been really overweight. He's the same weight and height as Chris Froome. He just looks more bulky... but really isn't
Dekker_Tifosi said:He's still the same weight. He has never been really overweight. He's the same weight and height as Chris Froome. He just looks more bulky... but really isn't
Dekker_Tifosi said:He's still the same weight. He has never been really overweight. He's the same weight and height as Chris Froome. He just looks more bulky... but really isn't
to win a GTRyo Hazuki said:and lose all his itt power? why do that? dumoulin certinaly doesn't want itIndianCyclist said:Wouldn't that be closer to Froome p/w ratio which means after losing 3 kilos he would be having greater p/w than Froome. A potential Wiggins in MakingDekker_Tifosi said:He's still the same weight. He has never been really overweight. He's the same weight and height as Chris Froome. He just looks more bulky... but really isn't
Billie said:Dumoulin should take back the red jersey today. Flat final 15 kms he should be able to take 10 secs. Doubt Orica will have many guys left to chase him back.
Billie said:Dumoulin should take back the red jersey today. Flat final 15 kms he should be able to take 10 secs. Doubt Orica will have many guys left to chase him back.
Billie said:if a break is ahead why would any other team chase him?