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Zoncolan said:No idea.
As David Harmon of Eurosport would say: 'You never know what to expect of this young very talented rider'.
He was young and talented in Harmon's eyes 2004-2007, young and talented at the age of 29?
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BroDeal said:
I wonder if Garmin only included him to increase their TTT firepower. If he drops out after that it won't matter.
I still think that TD could win something big. His time is running out though.
Zoncolan said:If you look at their lineup, it does look like their main goal is to win the TTT.
As for Tommy D, his time at Disco and his two top 10 finishes in the Vuelta were a long time ago. I think he even won a stage at the Vuelta?
I dunno, he looked decent at the ToC early in the year, haven't heard much of him since.
Me thinks he has a mental issue of some sort. Not enough self-confidence, ability to suffer?
We'll see, I doubt he'll win anything of significance.![]()
Dr. Wattini said:Bros
ahhh good ol' Tommy D.
He is going to DNF due to food poisoning or he is going to have a back or knee issue. to make it more appealing to you, I would say he will retire in 1.5 years.
I am taking bets on it.
Mellow Velo said:Yes, I'd go with that, too.
Good team support. He knows the Italian way of things.
The ITT should suit him and not too many killer climbs.
Top 20 is easily within reach. Top 10.....ummm...maybe.
Dr. Wattini said:Mellow and Bro,
From what I read in your postings, you guys know your stuff.
I am in the opposite side of the coin here guys, TD will not finish the Giro. He has too many mental issues that translate into poor performances and lack of drive. TD was upset ad JV because he felt he was smug over for certain top tier races. He has the pressure to prove himself at 32 years of age.
Dr. Wattini said:Mellow and Bro,
From what I read in your postings, you guys know your stuff.
I am in the opposite side of the coin here guys, TD will not finish the Giro. He has too many mental issues that translate into poor performances and lack of drive. TD was upset ad JV because he felt he was smug over for certain top tier races. He has the pressure to prove himself at 32 years of age.
He also doesn't have Ferrari anymore.BroDeal said:TD not finishing would not surprise me at all. I think you have a very good chance of being right. I like to root for the underdog, though.
Mellow brings up a good point that a top ten would be a stretch. TD has not raced much in the last couple of years. Even if he is going well, he will probably fade on key stages and in the last week. I doubt he has the race miles to do a top ten. He does seem mentally and constitutionally fragile, as you have pointed out, so that is another knock against him placing in the top ten.
Epicycle said:He also doesn't have Ferrari anymore.