The Parcours have yet to develop to a degree where folks can say, hey they are really climbing well. By this weekend they will have multiple HC climbs..Then we will know where everyone is
The Parcours have yet to develop to a degree where folks can say, hey they are really climbing well. By this weekend they will have multiple HC climbs..Then we will know where everyone is
Well not really other than the cat. 2 ascent at the end of today's stage that read like it at least split the bunch up pretty good by the top that's why only 25 or so riders finished at the front after the short run-in to the finish. That's why I would think Julich and Beloki's loss of 3 and 6 minutes respectively would be particularly troubling for them.
Well not really other than the cat. 2 ascent at the end of today's stage that read like it at least split the bunch up pretty good by the top that's why only 25 or so riders finished at the front after the short run-in to the finish.
Beloki and Mayo both lost 2:23, 2:24 in the time trial. In fact Fast Freddie got a better time than Mayo. Still it is no idication of what he will be like in a month. I don't see Beloki making the come back though IMO. He should have been within a minute or so if he was contending this year.
CSC seems reticent to let their riders conditions out of the bag too soon. i bet Julich is in great form all around (as good as he can be), but is just spinning in anticipation of helping mayo/sastre in the tdf. i remember that basso looked like hell in a race a month before the giro, and he certainly brought his legs to that race.
but said Mayo in regards to Bobby J. We'll see, KAiser looks good, Vino looked good at the Dauphine I think TT's will kill Mayo. He seems better suited to Vuelta or Giro. Cadel should fare well but I think his team will be chasing green. maybe he gets green light for a stage or so. McEwen thinks Cadel is shooting for a top 10.
I think Evans is dreaming if he thinks top 10. Losing 2 minutes in the TdS TT is not a good indicator of form. He can still be ramping up for peak mountain performance 3 weeks before a GT, but should have most of the TT goods. Of course, maybe he just had a sh1tty ride - or his collarbone is sore. Lotto's best chance for a good GT showing might be in Van Huffel, but probably not for a year or two until he hits the top 10 in the TdF. And if you want an Australian top 10 TdF contender, I'll pick McGee.
I don't think Mayo really has his sites set on a high Tour finish. I think he'll go for a stage victory or two and then try to unseat Heras at the Vuelta. Psychologically he was knocked down a couple of pegs last year at the Tour and needs time to rebuild.
though some don't like it I like the fact that in the Tour you have to climb and TT like a mother to win.
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