- May 3, 2010
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That was another massive performance by the best rider of the current century. He's the first to win the double Tour-WC two years in a row. We're getting so used to it that we'd almost forget how exceptional this is. He had the guts to attack on the climb that suited him best, and kept going until the end.
Evenepoel was very strong in the local laps, but couldn't follow on Mount Kigali. After that there was some hope left when the Australians and the Italians started working, but the group got smaller and smaller and everybody was exhausted.
For Healy and Skjelmose I regret that they can't win a major race. They're really strong and have a fighting spirit, but in an era dominated by a few riders it's next to impossible for the other riders to win a monument or a world title.
The WC in Kigali was a historic event with the strongest riders on the podium. This was clearly the toughest road race of the century. The gaps were bigger in one day than in the Vuelta after three weeks. It was a unique experience to see the enthusiasm of the African crowd and the beautiful environment. This race won't be forgotten.
Evenepoel was very strong in the local laps, but couldn't follow on Mount Kigali. After that there was some hope left when the Australians and the Italians started working, but the group got smaller and smaller and everybody was exhausted.
For Healy and Skjelmose I regret that they can't win a major race. They're really strong and have a fighting spirit, but in an era dominated by a few riders it's next to impossible for the other riders to win a monument or a world title.
The WC in Kigali was a historic event with the strongest riders on the podium. This was clearly the toughest road race of the century. The gaps were bigger in one day than in the Vuelta after three weeks. It was a unique experience to see the enthusiasm of the African crowd and the beautiful environment. This race won't be forgotten.
