I'm inclined to believe, in this year's Tour, one of the top GC contenders will probably have to deal with having a (possibly COVID-related) really bad day/abandonment.
Edit - in this case, it could be as much due to losing key domestiques as the GC contenders themselves.
Not that I want it, but it's been a really full on race so far, while the numbers being struck down with illness seem significant.
That said, the number of times someone seems dominant on a tough mountain stage but then blows up the next day means it's a bit early to relax if you are UAE.
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The speed with which Pogacar just closed the gap between himself and Yates / Healy!!
Edit - in this case, it could be as much due to losing key domestiques as the GC contenders themselves.
Not that I want it, but it's been a really full on race so far, while the numbers being struck down with illness seem significant.
That said, the number of times someone seems dominant on a tough mountain stage but then blows up the next day means it's a bit early to relax if you are UAE.
I always need about 10 miles or so to get into a rhythm.
Just a hateful start to a long day on the road.
Fully expect a couple to miss the cut off.
It's frightening to think that Pogacar might win a couple more stages this week.
I have to admit to liking him more for having tried and failed.
Which probably says more about me than I'd care to admit.