who can explain to me what the breakaway group is all about? I have never seen a stage where it appeared to make much difference to the final result.
One factor is that if your team gets a rider in the break you don't have to chase in the pack.
But mainly its advertising, as already said.
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One factor is that if your team gets a rider in the break you don't have to chase in the pack.
But mainly its advertising, as already said.