20-09-2020, 22:47
I see a lot of people think that Roglic "choked" on the Time Trial. Not at all in my opinion, as Roglic still finished 5th, 1m56s behind Pogacar with the 2nd rider a distant 1m21s behind Pogacar. And I'd point out that Pogacar beat Roglic in the Slovenian National Time Trial earlier this season, so no great surprise.
What it does prove is the value of the team riders in the TdF. Jumbo-Visma finished 2nd, 4th and 5th in the Time Trial, but they were riding as individuals. They were in control all the way when supporting Roglic, but his Time Trial performance showed a slight over-reliance in his teammates.
As for me, I had a reasonable TdF with three 2nd places from my three selections - not bad, but could do better, as my schoolteachers used to say.
What it does prove is the value of the team riders in the TdF. Jumbo-Visma finished 2nd, 4th and 5th in the Time Trial, but they were riding as individuals. They were in control all the way when supporting Roglic, but his Time Trial performance showed a slight over-reliance in his teammates.
As for me, I had a reasonable TdF with three 2nd places from my three selections - not bad, but could do better, as my schoolteachers used to say.
Cabbage is still good for you