ROGLIC’S EXASPERATED WAIT
They got it all wrong. Jumbo-Visma had to keep the race open, Roglic had to let his men pull. It was enough for them to keep the rest at 5 minutes instead of 8. It was the last stage that the fans needed, why not take advantage of it? In the end, he even got cheated, finishing 4th and missing out on the 4″ bonus. Very good Buitrago who has had a great race, he deserves this victory. But 3rd came Cort, who is not a climber… From behind they should have done more, it was a disappointing stage.
THE ROGLIC BIKE GEARBOX
He tested the bike for tomorrow, in fact it had very agile gears, he believes that this can make the difference on the Monte Lussari tracks. I’m sure that changing the bike can be an advantage, because he’s already tested it for tomorrow. But the Slovenian could have won the stage, also winning the bonus: even if Thomas had finished second, 4″ would have taken them. Also, winning the stage would have been prestigious, but it almost seems like he doesn’t care..
THOMAS SEEMS NOT TO ACCUSE THE FATIGUE
Thomas was very strong, it will not be easy to beat him. It’s good that the Giro is decided in this way in the uphill time trial. Thomas has the advantage of starting last, I think it will be a matter of seconds. For me, Thomas is the favourite, because he is fast in the time trial, he has a lot of energy and he is 26″ ahead. Then the first 11km will be flat and there you can make a difference.
WHAT IF THE BONUS IN ROME COUNTED?
If there was a gap of 1-2 seconds, clearly Roglic and Thomas would be chasing bonuses in Rome. But I don’t think Thomas really should collapse and I don’t think he will..
WHO WINS THE GIRO D’ITALIA?
70% Tomas, 30% Roglic.
SO ALMEIDA IS OUT OF THE CONCEPT?
In my opinion, Joao Almeida is too far away, I really don’t think he can win the Giro. It will be necessary to see who arrives first or second. However, the last time trial is always very particular, even non-specialists can win them..
ROGLIC MISSES THE TOUR DE FRANCE WITH THE FINAL TIME TRIAL
In my opinion, the defeat against Pogacar on the Tour can affect him. Roglic was strong that day, but Pogacar did something supernatural. For me, the Slovenian is a little behind in the time trial compared to his debut, I remember that at the beginning he played with Dumoulin. However, we have to see who has recovered better. Athletic freshness tilts in Thomas’ favor, but Roglic could have saved his leg by using a nimble team today. Tomorrow there will also be a change of bike before the climb to take into account.
THE BEST CARUSO OF THIS RIDE
I liked Caruso today, his team also won the stage. Tomorrow he will play for the defense of 4th place, which is dripping. Bahrain has seen little, however he won today and with Milan, he has the cyclamen shirt, he is first in the team classification. A really great Giro d’Italia. Caruso is growing, for me he will be able to defend his position, I think he can do well in the time trial.
ZANA WELCOME CONFIRMATION
Your performance confirms what I said yesterday. Zana has grown up, but she has yet to grow up. But he put in some fantastic performances in this Giro, especially uphill. Recovery skills are important, he can definitely aim for qualifying. Here he is 18th as a follower, however yesterday he won and today he was among the best in the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. He certainly needs to get better at communication, even being a bit more cheeky, but he’ll get it done. If they make him do the Vuelta, he has to try to be in the classification.
THE ITALIANS OF THE FUTURE: TODAY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT ALESSIO DELLE VEDOVE
Delle Vedove is a Venetian from Dolo, he is 19 years old and runs for Circus, which is the satellite team of Intermarché. He is a fast passer, as a junior he won 11 races in 2022, including the tricolor in the team time trial. He is also very fast in track pursuit, he is a good runner. This year he finished 5th in a stage of the Tour du Loir et Cher. must be followed.
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