I have enjoyed the evolving conversation around Carapaz & del Toro's Finestre tactics. The coverage on the day, the immediate analysis, online reactions, then how the dust has settled in the following days. Yates' performance and the nuance of how his competitors responded is peak GT and why that stage has done so much heavy lifting for an otherwise intriguing but forgettable Giro.
Strade Bianche stage. Appointment viewing yes but only for hard-core cycling fans. Until broadcasters/commentators find away of showing/explaining where all the major protagonists are during the race a stage like that is impenetrable for the casual fan or viewer
Agree fully with your point about the gravel stage and how the argument is they are more luck orientated. Everything owes itself to an element of luck and surely bike handing capability gets tested on gravel stages, which isn’t about luck, it’s about skill. Enjoyable read.
I have enjoyed the evolving conversation around Carapaz & del Toro's Finestre tactics. The coverage on the day, the immediate analysis, online reactions, then how the dust has settled in the following days. Yates' performance and the nuance of how his competitors responded is peak GT and why that stage has done so much heavy lifting for an otherwise intriguing but forgettable Giro.
Strade Bianche stage. Appointment viewing yes but only for hard-core cycling fans. Until broadcasters/commentators find away of showing/explaining where all the major protagonists are during the race a stage like that is impenetrable for the casual fan or viewer
The Strade stage was completely captivating. It elevated the race and set the stage for the final week’s showdown.
Ulissi’s win and his emotion after was equally compelling.
I also really enjoyed Matt White’s interview episode. Great work there by podcast.
Agree fully with your point about the gravel stage and how the argument is they are more luck orientated. Everything owes itself to an element of luck and surely bike handing capability gets tested on gravel stages, which isn’t about luck, it’s about skill. Enjoyable read.
Impossible to believe that Jayco Allula scored fewer points than half dozen teams above them. With 2 wins, that just doesn't sit right.