Arkea having a fine start to the season. They have a collection of very talented leaders who all have had a rough period in their careers and all feel like they have a point to prove. If that goes right - and so far it is - a team can create a very good, us against the world, atmosphere.
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that was in a different league to Richie’s annual walloping of the field on Willunga. maybe he is too fit too early.
It is the Tour de La Provence, much easier to give a helping hand in a "sh*tty small race". Lets wait for some real targets of the season before we come to that conclusion.
Ventoux is in a different league to Willunga. Other than that both are examples of too fit, too early in a race too small
An awesome performance by Quintana - Thought his stage win at the 2019 at the TDF was the best attack in the race - Doubt he can win another GT, BUT he is an important rider for any team because he can still win GT stages which are worth their weight in gold.
Damn what a ride but Quintana today. After everyone had almost written him off, especially after going down to PCT level. I guess he has more to say, I'm excited!
He definitely does. Looks crazy fit.
I knew Quintana was on fire when I saw his average speed at the Colombian nationals TT. Hoping he'll "peak all season" or at least until the Olympics. 2012 Wiggo-style.
Not sure what this win is really worth. Quintana really is the most unpredictable rider I know. But because of that I have a soft spot for him so it was nice to see.
Isn't the Colombian nats ITT a flat ITT on high altitude? Cause that would certainly affect the average speeds.
Even if it is early... that performance was very promising for the rest of this year.
The start of the season is important or otherwise you are playing catch up. Even if you intend to peak for certain races. That is easier said than done to execute.
So this was very good.
The start of the season is important or otherwise you are playing catch up. Even if you intend to peak for certain races. That is easier said than done to execute.
So this was very good.
Wait so that's actually from Strava and not some BS calculation that ignores everything including tailwind?
Nairo is looking lean and mean. Looks like the move away from Movistar has done him good. It's early in the year, so maybe it's hard to speculate about the other riders. I wouldn't worry about Pinot here. He's looking decent, ready for continuing gains in form later on. Last year, maybe he came into the TDF peaking just a bit early(?) . . . Eddie Dunbar is impressive. Also, Sepp Kuss is looking much better early on than he usually does. Also, Vlasov has followed up his strong ride from yesterday with another good one today. Carthy is looking strong, too.
I don't think Pantani ever did a race that finished at Chalet Reynard so his quoted time is on route to the top, right?
Apparently Pinot has been battling a stomach bug since Thursday, even surprising himself by finishing top-10 yesterday, explaining this sub-par performance to some degree
Quintana is mightily impressive.
VAM 1864 m/h...
I don't think he wanted to peak for TdlP, so I guess we can expect great things from him this year.
VAM 1864 m/h...
I don't think he wanted to peak for TdlP, so I guess we can expect great things from him this year.
He probably wanted to make an statement after all that happened last year, and in the process broke a record.
He probably wanted to make an statement after all that happened last year, and in the process broke a record.
There’s making a statement, and there’s obliterating everyone in the first race of the year.
Great ride, interesting if he can continue this form throughout the year.
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