I really like him as a rider, but I think as a classics rider without a sprint it seems pretty much impossible to win a race without incredible team support in the current state of racing. Pretty much only Quick Step has a team of that strength (in theory) to be able to alternate attacks to finally break away and be able to solo.
Also with certain athletes there is always some excuse. Punctures, crashes, illnesses etc. etc.
They will downgrade from team to team as more and more people lose belief, but they will always still retain the pro contract. Would love to see him breaking through, but I wonder if he ever will.
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Specialising in Git Daaahns and Cafs. Norvern Munkey/Transplanted Laaandoner.
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S-Works Venge, Ultegra DI2, Carbon Clinchers
Race:
Moda Stretto, Force Groupset, American Classic Carbon 58`s
Winter:
Whyte Suffolk, Hydro Disks
Retro:
Tommasini Super Prestige Full Campagnolo C/W Delta`s
Could I change my pick to Niki Terpstra please.
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Went from good to really bad in #E3Harelbeke. Trowing up all the time in final. We decided I don't start in Gent-W & I try to get healthy.
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Also with certain athletes there is always some excuse. Punctures, crashes, illnesses etc. etc.
They will downgrade from team to team as more and more people lose belief, but they will always still retain the pro contract. Would love to see him breaking through, but I wonder if he ever will.