Manc in London
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Hats off to Roglic. To put in that time when he was in so much pain was remarkable.
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Trevor Morley's Tache
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Pro footballers could learn an awful lot from pro cyclists like how to stop being massive fannies when they fall over.Hats off to Roglic. To put in that time when he was in so much pain was remarkable.
chesterbells
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Hmmm.Towards the end of the race it was discomforting to watch the two most powerful riders in the world (WvA and MVDP,) Ala and all but one GC rider coming over the line looking like they were completely exhausted but Pogacar did not even look like he was breathing through his mouth. When he took his helmet off and his hair was dry.
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Do Jumbo need to get behind Van Aert now rather than Roglic do you think, or is it a bit early for that?Hats off to Roglic. To put in that time when he was in so much pain was remarkable.
Be fascinated to see if Ineos and JV form some kind of unholy alliance to throw the kitchen sink at Pogacar this weekend.
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Do Jumbo need to get behind Van Aert now rather than Roglic do you think, or is it a bit early for that?
Be fascinated to see if Ineos and JV form some kind of unholy alliance to throw the kitchen sink at Pogacar this weekend.
I would have thought Kruiswijk and then Vingegaard would go for GC if Roglic tanks. I do like the Dane. He has a lot of promise.
Not sure what to think of Roglic at the moment. He did really well today, all things considered. Climbing may be a bigger issue. I think by Sunday evening we will have a very good idea where he is at. The other GC candidates too. Pogacar has to go for the kill this weekend if the opportunity arises. I'd guess that he will be well clear with maybe Carapaz second.
I often hear about alliances but they rarely seem to happen. There are still a few GC riders within a couple of minutes. It needs one or two take a shot. JV should be sending Kruiswijk or Vingegaard up the road. Maybe Porte (a bit further back at 4 mins) for Ineos too. Teams need to try something on Saturday, rather than leave it to Sunday. Run the UAE support riders into the ground on Saturday, and then a potential ambush on Sunday.
Plenty of miles to go yet. Sketchy, fast descents, shitty weather etc..
andyhinch
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It’s where he had his first stage win in the TdF I think who knows.Will today be another win for Cav. He is favourite at the bookies at 7/2
Pojacar is now 30/100 to win the GC.