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While it sucks to not have Yates, Landa, and Thomas in contention, the claims that this has 'ruined' the race, or that somehow Quintada has now nailed it are a bit over the top. I don't think anyone expected Yates to really pose a challenge. Landa and Thomas weren't really the favourites either. In all three cases it was more of them being given a shot. Looking forward to seeing how the next two weeks play out.
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Adam Yates was 4th at the Tour last year - I think he was as credible as any gc contender other than Quintana
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Yeah - I hope it's still exciting, but given that Quintana usually nails the 3rd week I can't see much of a challenge coming. Hope I'm wrong - would like to see Tom Windmill do well and I like Pinot.
@andyp - is top 10 GC a goal worth more than stage wins? For team points n shiz I guess.
We will see after rest day and TT i guess.
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I don't think either is true, but reading the comments over at INRNG and elsewhere there's certainly plenty that think so, mainly British fans, although a lot was expected of Landa in the third week too. I don't think its ruins the race but it certainly spoils it bey removing 3 genuine contenders in one foul swoop. I would have loved to see if either Yates or Landa could have competed. I think Thomas would have dieseled to the top and lost some time though.
With Pinot and Dumoulin still in contention and the weakness of Quintana's TTing I hope its not over as a spectacle, but Quintana looked effortless yesterday going through the gears. That face just doesn't give anything away.
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So is it just stage hunting for Sky and Ulrika now? Hard to see anything other than a procession for Quintana from here.