It's not like the peloton is in first gear here. I don't think 10 GC guys are gonna climb Ventoux faster than Van Aert today
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It's not like the peloton is in first gear here. I don't think 10 GC guys are gonna climb Ventoux faster than Van Aert today
The Colbra!Colbrelli's pulled in front but there are a few groups behind still too.
Not fatter than usual imo. (Not that I think he's fat by any means, it's just his body type, he will never look like his Dutch namesake)Is it me or does WVA just look a bit fat in those shots there
My hometown was even named after Candido Barbosa.How can someone not be rooting for the belgian Cândido Barbosa?
This Tour in general has the lowest average standard in forever. A select few guys going insane and then almost everyone else below their usual level.The level of a huge number of top climbers slash GC guys is appalling in this Tour.
Carapaz will end up being dropped
Based on 2 days of atrocious weather. Let's wait until we get the climbing times of today and the PyreneesThis Tour in general has the lowest average standard in forever. A select few guys going insane and then almost everyone else below their usual level.