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Brullnux said:Dumoulin not really (I'm guessing you mean 2017) the rest yesTMP402 said:Vasilis said:But was he really a favourite for the victory beforehand?bob.a.feet said:Aru was one of the best GT riders of 2015, and other years he's been close.Brullnux said:It's an odd year, so an odd winner (Aru, Horner, Cobo...). Granted the list ends there but there is a precedent.
I wonder what the history of people being considered favourites before winning one is? Dumoulin 2016 Giro? Froome 2013 Tour, Wiggins 2012 Tour, Evans 2011 Tour?
Not a big favorite, his performance on blockhaus was a pretty big surprise. After all he didn't really do anything remarkable before the giro this year which would have suggested that fantastic shape. I think guys like pinot or even thomas were considered bigger favorites.TMP402 said:Yes, 2017. Because of other commitments I didn't really follow cycling between the cobbles and the Tour - Dumoulin wasn't a favourite?
rick james said:Movistar believes Quintana doesBrullnux said:In relative terms, not absolute terms. You'd have to be Pantani to actually improve and put out better watts during a double.rick james said:Froome has every chance of being stronger at this vuelta than he was the tour
staubsauger said:Chaves said he never felt fresher starting a grand tour. If true he's the favorite IMHO.