Haha I was expecting that to be challenged. I think he emerged as a classic puncheur, strong and explosive. Then he just got better and as he did he got isolated. I mean we used to joke about how he was always second.
Then he just started winning but it was maybe not until that WC sprint when he beat Cav as a turning point when I would say he can basically beat the best on the flat, then pop off up a mountain in the break a day later. That is special.
Sagan has always had a great sprint, but he looks stronger and smarter now. Also the 3 main riders that put him in 2nd and 3rd are currently not performing (Greipel Kittel Cav)
He is also at the peak sprinter age I think, in a team that lets him do what he wants.
Haha I was expecting that to be challenged. I think he emerged as a classic puncheur, strong and explosive. Then he just got better and as he did he got isolated. I mean we used to joke about how he was always second.
Then he just started winning but it was maybe not until that WC sprint when he beat Cav as a turning point when I would say he can basically beat the best on the flat, then pop off up a mountain in the break a day later. That is special.