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Although he's not quite elite, I really wouldn't mind seeing Mas finally get a Vuelta win.
The dream is of course Landa winning it, but I don't think the universe works that way. Probably just not meant to be. Until last year he has never really made it work in the Vuelta, and he's never really done two good GTs in one season either.
Would also be happy with a Carapaz win, and a Del Toro, Lipowitz, Poole or Van Eetvelt in the fight would definitely be fun to follow. Gall reaching a mythical climbing level would also be fun.
The dream is of course Landa winning it, but I don't think the universe works that way. Probably just not meant to be. Until last year he has never really made it work in the Vuelta, and he's never really done two good GTs in one season either.
Would also be happy with a Carapaz win, and a Del Toro, Lipowitz, Poole or Van Eetvelt in the fight would definitely be fun to follow. Gall reaching a mythical climbing level would also be fun.
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Hello, I would like to tell you about a special couple of years in the sport recent history, 2017 and 2019
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Anyway, we need to talk about boras true leader, alexadre vlasov
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Okay, I'll somewhat give you 2019, but he was still beaten by Alaphilippe and Buchmann in the Tour.
He was strong in 2017 of course, but I can't count it as a good GT with that crash. There are too many what ifs with Landa that I can count one of the what ifs as something good.
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I feel like I'm not buying Ayuso as a GT winner just yet. Which is to say nothing of his potential, finishing 4th last year was a super strong result at his age. If we had Ayuso here 100%, would I really pick him to win? I think probably not. Yet. I'd pick him to podium, but wouldn't bet much on it. Could go either way.
Where someone like Roglič, I kinda think he's gonna podium if he shows up...and finishes. So much stronger mentally. I kinda think Ayuso might become Landa with TT powers. Which ain't bad at all...but...there seems to be something between the ears (so far) keeping him from consistency and breaking out as a top rider.
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Voted Enric Mas. Don't even really believe it myself but I do think his chances are a bit underrated. His Vuelta shape is usually better than his Tour shape and the opposition is kinda meh with lots of questionmarks. A guy who has been 2nd three times might have a chance to actually get his win in an edition like this. But then Vuelta winner Enric Mas does sound a bit wrong so Idk.
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Mas is IMO definitely the safest bet for a top-3, but to win a GT it takes some belief in yourself and the guy (races like he) has absolutely none.
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You did?!
After careful consideration.
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He was 10th (excluding Ayuso) in the Oddschecker list: if I had included him, there would have been no room to vote for "Other"
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Time for Enric’s Masterpiece in a showdown with Carapaz. The last week of the TDF saw them really hit their stride and then attacking each other up the final climb was one of the more entertaining stages.
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I mean, he is indeed more of a Vuelta gc rider, so you're not wrong...
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That has always been how it has gone. Indurain rode the Vuelta 1 time after he won the TDF. Armstrong never rode it again after 1998.
Contador rode it only in years when he didn’t win the TDF. To his credit, Chris Froome is the only dominant TDF rider to have ridden the Vuelta on a semi regular basis during their reign. Credit also to Vingegaard for riding last year.
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Yes I know the Vuelta is the consolation price usually but was talking more in general of every race not only the Vuelta. While all those are legends and great riders, combined their not Pogacar what weve seen now even hence why its lackluster somewhat to watch races when youve been used to watching him.
Its like going from prime Barcelona to watching United. It dosent hit the same after. That beeing said hope Roglic gets his consolation price and smile on the podium.
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With UAE top riders maybe fading out, and Roglic coming back from injury, this race is wide open.
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Without Remco this race is for the lower riders and it will be boring without the Belgian (at lest much less exciting). I think Yates and Almeida will fight it out for the win, but I can't pick them cause I won't be cheering for anyone from UAE; that's how my twisted brain works. Forget about Roglic, Remco drained him into crashing at the Tour and his confidence will be down along with his preparation. I don't believe Kuss can keep up. Landa and Mas will show occasional signs of strength but not enough like always. So my pick is Carlos Rodriguez.
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No love for Martinez. LOL.
I'd love to see him win and show this forum how much we know about Cycling!
I'd love to see him win and show this forum how much we know about Cycling!
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Odds (Bet365):
* * * - Roglič
* * - Kuss, Almeida, Yates, Mas
* - Landa, Carapaz, Del Toro, Martínez, Rodríguez, Hart
Netserk's Revised Favourites:
* * * - Yates, Roglič
* * - Kuss, Landa, Carapaz
* - Almeida, Mas, Rodríguez, Del Toro, Hart
* * * - Roglič
* * - Kuss, Almeida, Yates, Mas
* - Landa, Carapaz, Del Toro, Martínez, Rodríguez, Hart
Netserk's Revised Favourites:
* * * - Yates, Roglič
* * - Kuss, Landa, Carapaz
* - Almeida, Mas, Rodríguez, Del Toro, Hart
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My god what are the belges smoking these days
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No one has hacked the Belgium database yet, so we don't know.
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