> I don't believe that. If you look at how long Vingegaard stays somewhat close uphill on the Tourmalet (it's 30 sec at the top), then he was completely gutted in terms of wattage and power on the run to the finish and on the descent.

> The gap remained really small uphill for a very long time, even though Vingegaard admitted he wasn't riding his best values. Visma will likely take heart from the fact that Pogacar already had a tough time mentally during the third week last year, and now, due to Urska's crash, has also missed out on an altitude stimulus.

> Last year on Hautacam, the climb was a real knockout blow. This one was less so.

Das rite chuds