It's true though no? The tour is going to move more and more towards short stages and people will miss the cut. So why train hard to come and run the risk. Two huge name sprinters out today, is nothing short of terrible for the race. Yes neither had won a stage - or been near - but both have animated the race in previous years and are a loss.
Or that the other riders buried themselves to make the cut. Not going to be easy getting another contract if you miss a time cut at the tour (without good reason).
It's true though no? The tour is going to move more and more towards short stages and people will miss the cut. So why train hard to come and run the risk. Two huge name sprinters out today, is nothing short of terrible for the race. Yes neither had won a stage - or been near - but both have animated the race in previous years and are a loss.