Im not sure about which is going to be Valverde's role in the tour going into the mountain stages.
He didnt look good at all during the first three days, but since the pave stage he seems quite strong.
We all know Alejandro's obsession with the TdF. Its the only race he couldnt cope with in his career. He has proved he can be a really good 3 week race rider (6 podiums in la Vuelta) but when arriving to the TdF he underperforms.
Now for the first time in his career he is not the team leader so maybe he has less pressure and if he sees himself strong enough for being at the podium in París I think he will go for it. But on the other hand there is Quintana, who is a great candidate for the yellow jersey and for whom, having a strong Valverde as a super domestique could be a decissive factor.
So, how do u see Valverde for the 2nd and 3rd week of the Tour? Do u see him as a decissive factor? Which will be the tactics of Movistar?
He didnt look good at all during the first three days, but since the pave stage he seems quite strong.
We all know Alejandro's obsession with the TdF. Its the only race he couldnt cope with in his career. He has proved he can be a really good 3 week race rider (6 podiums in la Vuelta) but when arriving to the TdF he underperforms.
Now for the first time in his career he is not the team leader so maybe he has less pressure and if he sees himself strong enough for being at the podium in París I think he will go for it. But on the other hand there is Quintana, who is a great candidate for the yellow jersey and for whom, having a strong Valverde as a super domestique could be a decissive factor.
So, how do u see Valverde for the 2nd and 3rd week of the Tour? Do u see him as a decissive factor? Which will be the tactics of Movistar?