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Tirreno absolutely not, Romandie on the other hand probably yes. Romandie is the lowest profile “traditional” Western European one week race in the WT. The GC level is probably objectively higher than California, the sprinting level lower, but there’s a lot more publicity around California. It’s worth more to most sponsors and increases a rider’s visibility and marketability more than the second biggest one week race in Switzerland.
Blanco said:spalco said:I think Tour of California is really underrated here. It may be a joke of a race, but I reckon most riders would choose winning California over Romandie or Tirreno. It's also a stand-alone race and not just Tour-preparation.
You reckon wrong.
Tirreno absolutely not, Romandie on the other hand probably yes. Romandie is the lowest profile “traditional” Western European one week race in the WT. The GC level is probably objectively higher than California, the sprinting level lower, but there’s a lot more publicity around California. It’s worth more to most sponsors and increases a rider’s visibility and marketability more than the second biggest one week race in Switzerland.