Yeah, same.
I'd not looked at the parcours (I don't like dotwatching anywhere near as much as riding)
"You might see an unprecedented number of people not make CP one before the time cut off for GC. This race is going to be a lot harder than it looks. Tons of climbing."
I spoke with my friend Doug before and he said he would not make CP1, and a lot would also not... Awkward situation.