Valverde was by far the favorite in the group sprint. The correct move was to hold energy for attacks, and compel Valverde to pull. Driving pace in that group is just playing into Valverde's hands there.
What a bizarre argument. What was he supposed to do, carry the reduced bunch to the line so he could lose?
What a bizarre argument. What was he supposed to do, carry the reduced bunch to the line so he could lose?
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