That wouldn't be very surprising.Pog to pull a surprise and win today's stage using the final mini-climb to launch. Then tomorrow, ... Thermo New Clear.
Do people just want to see UAE en Jumbo race or? I wouldn't ride if I were Alpecin because my faith in Philipsen is definitely not as big as theirs, but people need to stop expecting teams to just think about the GC battle between Pog an Jumbo all the time. There's other riders and teams participating too you know. Same with Stuyven yesterday. Bora is also riding now and that's definitely normal.I wish Alpecin would stop working. Leave it to UAE completely
Bora has good reason with their hopeful Vlasov.Bora now helping. Oy. Let UAE destroy itself.
I can get Bora riding. I think it's stupid as the best chance of beating Pogacar is by leaving UAE just keep going there, but I get it.Do people just want to see UAE en Jumbo race or? I wouldn't ride if I were Alpecin because my faith in Philipsen is definitely not as big as theirs, but people neet to stop expecting teams to just think about the GC battle between Pog an Jumbo all the time. There's other riders and teams participating too you know. Same with Stuyven yesterday. Bora is also riding now and that's definitely normal.
EF can literally get yellow out of today.I can get Bora riding. I think it's stupid as the best chance of beating Pogacar is by leaving UAE just keep going there, but I get it.
EF and Alpecin no cos they've no chance of very little chance of winning the stage if it comes back together. I'd just expect Laporte will beat any of their guys for today since VDP is dead.
fuglsang and WvA are not threats. And anyway you could let UAE destroy itself keeping the gap at 4 mins until 40kms to go and THEN bring it back. Why help from so far out?Bora has good reason with their hopeful Vlasov.
I bet he misread Jacob Fuglsang as FAUSTO MASNADA.
I wonder if they are riding for a possible stage win for Vlasov or Schachmann and not really the GCYawn, I had a feeling Bora will turn out to be Pogacars alternative team these next couple of days. To greedy for a potential Vlasov podium (sort of understandable but still boring).
Sure, until he needs a new wheel or something.Pog doesn't really need a team... there's always someone who will work for him/UAE
Agree completely. I do completely get the fact that viewers want to see an interesting GC battle and Pogacar losing time would be great for that particular race. But there are several teams in the race who have a limited number of chances to win a stage or stay close on GC or win the yellow jersey etc Their first priority is to their own team and sponsors and not to viewers sitting at home wanting a GC battle.Do people just want to see UAE en Jumbo race or? I wouldn't ride if I were Alpecin because my faith in Philipsen is definitely not as big as theirs, but people need to stop expecting teams to just think about the GC battle between Pog an Jumbo all the time. There's other riders and teams participating too you know. Same with Stuyven yesterday. Bora is also riding now and that's definitely normal.
WVA may be gassed at the end of this stage, but if not, those little bumps at the end really favor him. He can climb big mountains. Mayhe is IS a threat.fuglsang and WvA are not threats. And anyway you could let UAE destroy itself keeping the gap at 4 mins until 40kms to go and THEN bring it back. Why help from so far out?
Eh even when they catch Wout, I don't really expect them to drop him unless things go crazy on that final climb.EF can literally get yellow out of today.
Yeah, I wrote yesterday that Bora should target this today for Vlasov (same for tomorrow). Best to gain time on others before the long climbs come, which are more his weakness.I wonder if they are riding for a possible stage win for Vlasov or Schachmann and not really the GC