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I agree, this has been a remarkable, captivating tour so far with so many ups and downs.
I’m also of the mind that Thomas rides for one of the most nefarious teams in history that’s headed by the king of the snakes, and thus today’s “on the ropes” interview was part of a wider plan to make JA think he can hang on until Paris and go into the red so badly that Thomas can plough a double digit lead into him and have it sewn up before Quickstep can say “how long until Omloop?”
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I'm hoping Bernal will get a chance to show us what he's capable of as well-I admire how Thomas has transformed himself but there's nothing more exciting than seeing a really gifted climber forcing a race instead of a bunch of track/tt specialists pacing themselves up a climb and trying to hold on.
Sky also don't seem to have the same engine that they used to with Kiryienka and Sioutsou murdering the pace till half way up every climb.
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I’m also of the mind that Thomas rides for one of the most nefarious teams in history that’s headed by the king of the snakes, and thus today’s “on the ropes” interview was part of a wider plan to make JA think he can hang on until Paris and go into the red so badly that Thomas can plough a double digit lead into him and have it sewn up before Quickstep can say “how long until Omloop?”
Do you still think Thomas is play acting?
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Alaphillipe has the same physique and weight as Contador, and although the comparison isn't flattering in terms of doping, he also TT'd amazingly well and climbed like a beast so I'm hoping he lasts the distance tomorrow. At 62kg you'd hope the weight isn't the issue anyways...
Was amazing seeing Alaphillipe and Thomas' form side by side earlier-Thomas looked faster and like he was smashing through every pedal stroke and by comparison Alaphillipe looked like he was taking a pedal down to the shops, really nice relaxed style.