As I understand it Wanty and Cofidis are in due to being the top two pro conti teams, but there's still a choice to be made for two more places, between; Direct Energie, Arkéa-Samsic and Vital Concept. They might not decide until after Paris-Nice
Wanty are good value, they get in it, and their kit looks good
If Wanty get in I guess wont be seeing either Greipel and Barguill or Calmejane and Terpstra. Some decent riders have stepped down a level.
No-one's going to miss Terpstra at the Tour. He's only ever been a domestique there (one top ten stage finish - 5th)
Definitely the one I’ll miss the least. I think Greipel has a stage on two in him and Barguill can be good value once he’s lost an hour or so.
I think Greipel's days have gone (but I've said that before). I think Cavendish and Kittel's may have too.
I can't see Barguil doing much. He's settled for an easy life and a pay cheque. Like a footballer who moves to the Chinese league. But he'll get lots of camera time as he gets dropped about the same time as van Avermaet, just like Cunego used to at the Giro.
Wanty are good value, they get in it, and their kit looks good
If Wanty get in I guess wont be seeing either Greipel and Barguill or Calmejane and Terpstra. Some decent riders have stepped down a level.
No-one's going to miss Terpstra at the Tour. He's only ever been a domestique there (one top ten stage finish - 5th)
Definitely the one I’ll miss the least. I think Greipel has a stage on two in him and Barguill can be good value once he’s lost an hour or so.
I think Greipel's days have gone (but I've said that before). I think Cavendish and Kittel's may have too.
I can't see Barguil doing much. He's settled for an easy life and a pay cheque. Like a footballer who moves to the Chinese league. But he'll get lots of camera time as he gets dropped about the same time as van Avermaet, just like Cunego used to at the Giro.
The question is, are the better than the other two wildcards yet to be chosen? I think they are
The RCS have announced the wildcards for their premier races today.
The confirmed Giro wildcards are:
Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec (ITA)
Bardiani-CSF (ITA)
Israel Cycling Academy (ISR)
Nippo-Vini Fantini-Faizanè (ITA)
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Wanty are good value, they get in it, and their kit looks good
If Wanty get in I guess wont be seeing either Greipel and Barguill or Calmejane and Terpstra. Some decent riders have stepped down a level.
No-one's going to miss Terpstra at the Tour. He's only ever been a domestique there (one top ten stage finish - 5th)
Definitely the one I’ll miss the least. I think Greipel has a stage on two in him and Barguill can be good value once he’s lost an hour or so.
I think Greipel's days have gone (but I've said that before). I think Cavendish and Kittel's may have too.
I can't see Barguil doing much. He's settled for an easy life and a pay cheque. Like a footballer who moves to the Chinese league. But he'll get lots of camera time as he gets dropped about the same time as van Avermaet, just like Cunego used to at the Giro.
Wanty are good value, they get in it, and their kit looks good
If Wanty get in I guess wont be seeing either Greipel and Barguill or Calmejane and Terpstra. Some decent riders have stepped down a level.
No-one's going to miss Terpstra at the Tour. He's only ever been a domestique there (one top ten stage finish - 5th)
Definitely the one I’ll miss the least. I think Greipel has a stage on two in him and Barguill can be good value once he’s lost an hour or so.
I think Greipel's days have gone (but I've said that before). I think Cavendish and Kittel's may have too.
I can't see Barguil doing much. He's settled for an easy life and a pay cheque. Like a footballer who moves to the Chinese league. But he'll get lots of camera time as he gets dropped about the same time as van Avermaet, just like Cunego used to at the Giro.
The question is, are the better than the other two wildcards yet to be chosen? I think they are
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So, the Belgians break the monopoly, which means one of those Paris-Nice wildcards are going to end up disappointed.
(that sound you hear is Rick Delaney exploding somewhere IN Ireland...)
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Well thems the breaks, i suspect terpstra will be on show.
I can't see Barguil doing much. He's settled for an easy life and a pay cheque. Like a footballer who moves to the Chinese league. But he'll get lots of camera time as he gets dropped about the same time as van Avermaet, just like Cunego used to at the Giro.
The confirmed Giro wildcards are:
Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec (ITA)
Bardiani-CSF (ITA)
Israel Cycling Academy (ISR)
Nippo-Vini Fantini-Faizanè (ITA)
I find myself agreeing with Rich. :shock:
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