Can G. Thomas Win ANOTHER Grand Tour?

[@joelronningen9930]

I was just laughing when those white sunglasses hit the front and nodded Cav over to catch a ride. A thing of beauty by a class act, that Welshman.

[@gobears6487]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@PolarRed]

I like to think he said something like "Race you to the chippy"

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Always helps to have extra teammates or just good friends around. 😜👊🦋

[@dewout2006]

That was one of the most nicest things I have ever seen in cycling

[@epincion]

I think it gave Pimoz a scare as his lead was only 14sec and even with the 3km rule there can be time splits if the peloton splits into two or more distinct groups. That why once G started leading out Cav we saw TJV quickly bring Rog to the front group

[@gnomevoyeur]

I was never a cyclist - I played rugby as a front rower so have a completely different body type, but the intricacies of cycling have kept me fascinated for over 25 years as a spectator. The politics of the peloton truly fascinate me. Some days you can be in a position where you can't help yourself or your team but if you help someone else it will come back later. Thomas riding for Cavendish made my heart sing.

[@gobears6487]

Absolutely same!!! (And I don't even like Cav...!) I teared up.

[@S0ulinth3machin3]

@@gobears6487 I don't like Cav either. Seen him throw too many temper tantrums, it's like, you can be 36 years old and still act like a 3 year old? But: he can't be that bad a guy overall because someone like Geraint Thomas, on a different team, wouldn't help him out like that if he was.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Politics and/or relationships always seem to pop up everywhere in life to help you out from time to time. 🦋👍

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

Have you seen Joaquim Agostinho (a popular Portuguese rider from the 1970s)? He had a rugby-like build but was a high finisher on grand tours during his time. A more recent example is Andre Greipel, though he was a sprinter.

[@gobears6487]

@@S0ulinth3machin3 agree!

[@kenrodriguez3067]

This Giro was one for the ages. It had bad weather, crashes, Covid and a reversal of fortunes at the end. Breakaways that stuck, new stars in the making and the craziest mountain ITT ever devised. We're going to remember this one for a very long time. Chris, thanks for your expert analysis throughout these 3 weeks. Pointing out things we may have missed and highlighting Knucklehead tactics and riders is your brilliant strength. Chapeau!

[@oscarw1060]

Disagreed. This was the most forgettable race since the Sky Train Froome TDF days. The sprint stages low-key carried cause they were all so messy 😂. But we literally watched the exact same guys going in breakaways and fighting for stages and KOM points like 14 times over. Stages 8, 16, 19 and 20 were the only remotely exciting GC days (yes the flat TTs mattered too but let's be real they're boring AF to watch). I did love the mountain TT, but one great stage doesn't make a great race. Especially with big favourites dropping out left right and centre.

[@rogerdc7279]

A fantastic gesture of Thomas to give Cavendosh a ride. A scene of beauty

[@charliedillon1400]

Pure class by G. That's stuff the fans remember long after they retire.

[@janweyant8902]

YES!!!! Way to go CAV!! I'm so glad he left his final GIRO with a strong finish!!

[@elmccor6298]

G pulling Cav was just like Brad pulling in the front on the champs in yellow in 2012. Pure class.

[@kjaime7030]

I love how you said you could see Thomas winning a Grand Tour up to 41. Just like you, BUT since his birthday is in May, his winning at 41 would still leave you with the record of the oldest Grand Tour winner. I'm onto you, Chris. Hahaha.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Hehehe. 😂😂😂😂😂👊👊👊👊👊🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@adamhaayer6809]

Love seeing Cav shaking hands and kissing babies after his victory 😂. What a legend and G Thomas is always a threat to sneak a win. 😅 now on to the TDF!! 🦋 💪

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

The Tour 👊🦋

[@paddylogan13]

Thanks for all the Butterfly Effects during the Giro. Essential viewing.

[@richardwallace133]

The tour used to be the only well covered race and so it was what I looked forward to the most every year, however the coverage of this years season has been exceptional all season long. I’m enjoying this year the most in a long time ! Keep up the great coverage it’s awesome !!

[@PolarRed]

Got to say, it was great to see Cav get it done today, that was one smart ride. Even better though, was seeing G do that lead out pull to keep him and Sanchez up in position. That has to be respect, friendship and paying past favours back, loved to see that! Oh! and of course, thanks Chris and J, for the analysis and keeping it entertaining and as insightful as ever through, not the greatest of tours (because of the drop outs, not the drama)

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Luckily this giro had some interesting breakaways to keep things lively for us fans. Thanks you Pinot for adding some drama also. 👊🦋

[@GoliPowerEIC]

This Giro had so many fascinating stories, it’s just awesome. Epic GC battles, Covid, surprising performances, drama, just everything

[@amberwillow1974]

Without Primož scaring Pogaçar last year he wouldn’t have been taken down in stage 11. He belongs head to head against Pogaçar.

[@jbmuggins8815]

the only person in Pogacar's class is Vingegaard

[@robbchastain3036]

It was all a beautiful Giro with a surprise ending, brotherly love between Ineos and Cav and why not, another win for the UK crew, another story to tell at the pub. And thanks, Chris, for stepping up to the mike after each stage and beyond. And I am firmly in the camp that Primoz should show up for the Tour because, of course, it is Woodstock, the biggest show of the year and he is in top condition. And anything can occur on any stage to any top contender. But if he is going to insist on riding 1x, he really needs Acme to ship him bikes with chain guides. We can't have chains derailing any pursuits by Coyote. 😀

[@trizvanov]

" it is Woodstock, the biggest show of the year". As long as it isn't the one circa 1999. :P :D

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Chain guides are being ship already. 😂🦋👊

[@robbchastain3036]

@@trizvanov True that, lol. '69 Woodstock, Original Woodstock, Real Woodstock. And it is baffling that the organizers lost the handle after striking gold in '69 but that's showbiz, I suppose, one never knows. Still, incredible what they did originally, turning a local permit and a farm into that history-making gathering.

[@MikeStarr1000]

Cav was no surprise. He's a stage race sprinter, stays strong throughout. Less than 10% of his 160+ wins are at one-days, and he rarely wins the first stage. Nice wrap up Chris

[@tinmachine693]

Howzat!!!!! Old sprinters never die, they just wait for a rap across the knuckles from Mr Horner then pull one out the bag , lol😊

[@gobears6487]

I wish it was G but happy for Primoz... Thanks for all the great commentary. 🦋👊 p.s. I really got a kick out of "Jump on little buddy"! 😆👍 pps... I'm really impressed that you added how/why you won the Vuelta, admitting that partial luck factor is what makes you such a good guy 💕

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Every one that only wins one GT got some help from the cycling gods. But I will take it. 😂👊🦋

[@bitchoflivingblah]

a beautiful sentiment.

[@edwardp5748]

i appreciate your honesty about how luck plays a major part in a huge win like this giro.

[@gobears6487]

Concur.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Good luck never hurts. 🍀👊🦋

[@cuebj]

​@@ChrisHornerCycling Can do. Thomas t-boned into telephone pole in TdF was lucky he didn't fall down the cliff but hitting the pole still hurt a lot

[@RB..1]

Nice Giro coverage Chris. Thank you. Enjoy your time off.

[@artursilva6189]

Cycling history made for Portugal, first Giro podium in history, and our boy João is just 24. With Morgado climbing up the ranks and others in the wake, I see some glory in our future. But at least João has a lot to pedal (literally) to get to a GT winner level. Cav winning it in style throwing back the years was also nice to see 😍

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Almeida should get you guys a GT win in the future. 👊🦋

[@swisstopia]

Bom Dia! He’s got huge upside!

[@walkbox6596]

Huge congrats to Joao Almeida who made de podium of a major tour for the first time!! 44 years after Joaquim Agostinho made a podium for Portugal!!

[@T_Mo271]

Thanks Chris for the Giro dailies and analysis, epic every day.

[@zzhughesd]

G one of the best ( attitudes ); and an almost top top tier rider still..... I'd be happy as G. Wouldn't want to be a Rog Pod Evanpol, so much pressure. G is just chill. He's a great rider and what he did for Cav was just so special. Makes you proud to like in the UK !!!

[@zzhughesd]

Absolutely joyous end. So sweet. Like a fairytail end. G Cav and a lot of love.

[@joelronningen9930]

Enjoy your well deserved rest,Chris! 🎆🤯🎉🍫🥤

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊💤🦋

[@hernanalvarado4260]

I think you forgot to mention how well a group of young American riders did at the Giro. Thank you Chris.

[@scottperine8027]

Lol

[@buddhaboy-]

Thats lance’s gig😇

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

They did ride good at this a Giro. Brandon’s stage win was big. 👊🦋

[@BicycleRestorationMan]

Looks like they gave the stage to Cavendish. Non of the other sprinters were any where near him and Gaviria just gave up. Can’t wait to see Remco against Pogacar (next year). 👍👊

[@seaportalgit807]

Dear Chris, thanks for your analysis on every stage. always accurate and honest. I hope to see you during the pre-tour races comming in few weeks. Best regards from Toronto, Canada.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

The the plan is to cover the Suisse and Dauphine then the build up to the Tour starting early. 👊🦋

[@darrylperry6029]

Chris, Great coverage of the Giro. And my hat goes off to every single rider, support personnel, and the organizers who put on an outstanding race. Take a few days off, you deserve it!!!😂😊

[@ColdGrayMorning]

Finish impacted cobble stones too - it's different sprint🚲

[@adamkuenzel1878]

No victory for Primos without Sepp Kuss pacing him up all those climbs. Sherpa Kuss.

[@swisstopia]

Sepp was killing it! Thanks for all of your hard work, and expertise on these videos, CH! Now, rest up and get some rides in, before the Dauphine! 🦋

[@recrevs963]

Sepp is awesome. Which is why liked even more when they (jumbo visma) let the Durango Eagle fly on that stage in Vuelta and that Andorra stage in Tour to go for a win. Priceless mountain guide for Rogla!!!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

True that 👊🦋

[@vinniamsterdam700]

It must be devastating for the competition, that when they are all isolated to see Sepp Kuss alongside them smiling, feeling happy, enjoying life.👍

[@uberkloden]

😊Sepp Kuss went frighteningly deep, Derek Gee as well.

[@GraniteQuarrier]

Thanks Chris. I finally "get" cycling because of your videos and enjoyed listening to your commentary after each stage.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Thanks. Glad you are enjoy them. 👊🦋🙏

[@leomaduro8661]

After watching the images of each stage five times at least, it was still a pleasure to watch your comment, always expecting and getting some insight, not thought before. I wasn't but became a fan. Thanks.

[@joseaphabaia1133]

Its a pleasure hearing you...did u notice 3 leading to the sprint are above 35...i think ...roglich is in contact with the god of cycling...this giro is crazy ..its allways like that ..🍺🍺

[@johnfranklin6316]

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD! Cav's form is coming on!!

[@ReasonTatters]

Thanks Chris! Awesome insights on the race as always!

[@skinthekat0530]

La Vuelta has been won by an "old guy". Maybe a Roglic, Evanapol & Thomas battle in Spain this summer.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

The oldest in rider in all of the Galaxy won the Vuelta 😂👊🦋

[@plakor6133]

Thanks, Chris! Your commentary and insights made this Giro so much more interesting, especially for those of us who don't know the nuances very well.

[@johnshepherd2666]

i am exhausted from just watching......

[@Luka0011]

I just found out that you Chris actually competed with Roglič in 2015 Tour of Azerbajian.😮

[@peterderidder9922]

THANKS Chris for reporting this giro every day ! sommetimes youre amazing ! Also nice sommetimes you reacting on comments ! People love this ... You know vingegaard won the tour because the help of Roglic and Wout Van Aert, Do you remember you said talking about Wout " this man is going on a mission...." BTW the Giro disapointed me verry much , verry little battles between the the gc riders. They just all climbed up on the hills together , only the canadian rider collored the last 2 weeks by always attacking... I expected much more battles. Only the last TT was exciting ;-)

[@justlucky13]

Thanks Chris!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋

[@welshluke1971]

Thanks chris it’s been a pleasure this giro

[@methylmike]

Get that rest! Twas a fun race Go G

[@robertbarriger2596]

Your coverage of the Giro was absolutely stellar!

[@comicsgator]

Agree that Gee and Healy were revelations. Great race. Allez Primoz! Thanks Chris.

[@DC-lu5qs]

Thanks for a great Giro's analysis and breakdowns! It's been an absolute pleasure hearing your take each night!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋🙏

[@GreggFauceglia]

Hi Chris! Thanks for your dedication and terrific analysis. I need to buy a🦋sweatshirt!

[@gobears6487]

I'm waiting for a 🦋 riding jersey! 😎🚴

[@joelronningen9930]

They are pretty comfy!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Sweatshirts are ready and the cycling design jerseys and bibs are in the works. 👊🦋

[@gobears6487]

@@ChrisHornerCycling yay! 🎉

[@perryvath7617]

I’m amazed that Jumbo-Visma finished with 8 riders this year.

[@johnnydallas9212]

Where have i been for 2 years 🤪 , I just found your channel at the start of this giro ' really enjoyed your input Thank you Chris 🦋🤙

[@Val_Emrys]

Chris, thanks for all your excellent commentary. You explain the action, personalities, and tactics so well. See you next tour.

[@sldulin]

great analysis all through the Giro, really appreciate all the hard work you and Garrett put in.

[@prestachuck2867]

Best comment on this video!

[@slayer6936]

What a great ending to a great Giro!! I scared the crap out of my dog yelling for Cav. To win! I think G still has it in him to win if the stars align for him. I agree that J.V. need's to keep the team together if they want to geat U.A.E.! Great job Chris you deserve a rest after the last 23 days of great work for all of us!! THANK YOU! 🤜🤛👏👏👏👏

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋🙏

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

The dogs must be going crazy trying to figure out who’s breaking into the house and why they didn’t hear them. 😂🦋🐕

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

Great Giro and great coverage, Chris. Happy to see Pinot get KOM and congrats to Roglic. But, feel bad for Thomas.

[@BlueModro]

Rogla switches team and next year we have all big four (Pog, Rogla, Jonas and Remco) as captains on Tour.

[@AlanForkosh]

The new number line: 1, G, 3, 4, 5, 6,... G GC -- G Thomas G Points -- Derek G G KOM -- Derek G G Intermediate Sprints -- Derek G (he was actually first until Skujins got more points during his Rome breakaway)

[@osimnod]

Hey Chris, I wonder if you'd critique the tactics of La Vie Claire in the '85 Tdf in light of your admonition of "never leave your team leader behind" when LeMond could have attacked on that climb and taken the yellow when Hinault was struggling on the lower slopes? LeMond was quite frustrated with his DS at the time. Hinault promised to help LeMond the next year then nearly sabotaged LeMond's attempt at yellow. Thoughts?

[@livinglifeontheedge4261]

Figured that after yesterdays coverage that you could go either way with Cav winning. Glad to see you start out strong on that one. Inevitably however you conceded qudos where qudos were due. I was for Primoź and he kept me guessing til the tt. Entertaining coverage of the Giro and looking forward to the next Butterfly Effect.

[@Joshbly1]

Hello from Okinawa, I just realized you were born here. Military family? It's hard to stay up late enough to watch a whole stage live. Great work all tour long Chris. I really appreciate the effort your channel puts forth and love hearing your insight in to each stage. Who do you have marked for Critérium du Dauphiné??

[@darwinboor1300]

Thanks for the great coverage Chris! Looking forward to July.

[@JP-om3ou]

Fantastic coverage Chris. I looked forward to watching your analysis after every stage. Keep up the great work!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋🙏

[@wwelsh100]

Thanks. Great giro. The comments are also great in this group.

[@americosantos4324]

I am a huge João Almeida fan not only because I am Portugues but because he gives it all out there, he is smart, and he has character. The same goes for Roglic... absolutly love is posture and racing... with that said i found myself wanting Thomas to win. He was super classy and he deserved at his age to take another grand tour. Spetacular performance from all in a very tactically different giro because of team weackness. I dont know if Almeida will win a grand tour in the future. I think he might have a small chance but i now he will be top 5 and podium many times.

[@matthillard9363]

These last few grand tours have been so exciting. Last years 3 were amazing til pog crashed in the vuelta, jonas winning the tdf and last years giro was as good as this years. Love to see the pog/rog showdown at the tdf this year but it wont happen sadly. Stiill jonas/ pog and maybe remco couild make for a cracker if they put remco on. I see hiim as ready and has decent team but theyll probability probably put remco back in the vuelta. Thanks again Chris for the great insight

[@nycheesehead]

A great race, I am really looking forward a healthy Primo Roglic going forward into this season. 🎉

[@sqmilenews7052]

Chris. Another great Giro under your belt. Your daily takes are a must-watch. However, you were a little tough on yourself regarding the opposition at your memorable 2013 Vuelta victory, which included: Vincenzo Nibali; Alejandro Valverde; Joaquim Rodriguez; Ivan Basso; Rigoberto Uran and Thibaut Pinot. Best Wishes.

[@cb6866]

Thanks Chris...Papillon !

[@Jarek.]

Many thanks for last 3 weeks 👍 Best cycling analysis ever 👍👍👍

[@CFCMahomet]

I think G Thomas can win another grand tour. His greatest strength will be his experience, consistency and the team.

[@indonesiaamerica7050]

He can win another GT. However, the only win he has came as a result of riding aggressively for Froome. He has a similar problem to Jan Ullrich's. He doesn't know how to save just enough reserve strength while protecting his own lead. And because of his size (same with Ullrich) his team can only do so much to protect him in the mountains when he starts to hit his limits. He's a great athlete that isn't built for GTs.

[@swisstopia]

G Thomas is strong and steady, but he lacks the breakaway ability that the riders ahead of him possess. I think he can win another Grand Tour; but not likely.

[@CFCMahomet]

@@swisstopia agreed, like Ullrich he is a diesel.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

It wouldn’t not surprise me if he does. I often have him on my list to be third and if third is possible the win is there if luck and timing is on your side. 🤔🦋👍

[@Libbyyyyyyyyyy]

After watching this Giro, there is no doubt he can do it!

[@edisgoiano]

Chris, nice flights from the butterfly in this Giro. Keep it up. 🦋💪🏼

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

👊🦋👍

[@TinoSoRandom]

I've learnt so much about cycling from your channel 👏

[@scottromine4955]

Glad to see that the barriers seemed to take a lot of the impact in the crash. I wasn’t expecting Ackerman to ride to the line after that.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Right. Thanks goodness 😬😳🦋👍

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

That was one heck if a barrier hit . Really pleased and amazed he cycled to finish , one of tge big stories of the day me thinks

[@Velodan1]

For all his faults Mark Cavendish battled back from serious illness to recapture some of his old form. His journey has not been easy. I appreciate the step by step breakdown of how the final sprint shaped up. At first I though Mark got himself out of position, 800 meters from the line, but happy I was wrong. Also great to see his countryman and friend Thomas initially line up the sprint for him.

[@kieranbarry8193]

Thanks for the commentaries Chris and now looking forward to hopefully seeing G at the Vuelta

[@oscarw1060]

Tao or Bernal will probably lead GC there

[@EITiga]

Primoz Roglic is just had peak on this mountainous third week and you can see yesterday on Mont Lussairi.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

“Frijole….” 🤣🤣. My man, never change. 👊🦋. Great recap. Also, when did Kamna work his way into the top-10? Was he always there, but just not showing anything?

[@kimmirossi46]

Excellent video. Primož is BRUTAL! :)

[@229ss]

Great Tour and great analysis. Well done Roglic for a brilliant final TT though I think Ineos deserved a win because of their team work with just 4 supporting. Even though he’s my favourite rider I do not think Thomas will win another Tour unless he gets lucky - ie problems such as Remco getting Covid or Tao crashing or Roglic just below his best and no Pog or Vindegaard but after helping others for most of his career he has finished first second and third in Tour and now a close second here so certainly has chances. I do think he would have won past Giros but for the motorbike crash and the water bottle crash - he certainly was much fitter than Tao that year. However this year I think Tao was fitter and stronger and much better than when he won. It would have been interesting to see what happened had Tao gone into last week with a two-pronged Ineos attack on Roglic Roglic deserved to win but Kuss saved him on stage 16 and the gap would have been a lot more than 16 secs had Tao been with Thomas and Almeida. He might do Vuelta though seems to be more focussed on Worlds and then suspect he might do Tour next year as his last main Tour though he would be the most fantastic support rider for a few more years as his work for Cav proved! While he is generally more of a TT type than a climber - in my view he was the best and most consistent climber left at Giro until that last 100m of stage 19 when the altitude jumped on his back.

[@edmoy348]

Why do you need rest chris ? You were not riding😂 keep the content flowing...🎉

[@davidmcguigan5497]

Thanks for shedding light on a Giro that was a little different, weird, exciting, brutal, you name it! G. Thomas has the pink jersey ripped off his back and then decides he can still help an old mate, so cool! Re. Primoz and the Tour, is it possible anymore to win or ride for GC in the Giro and show up at the Tour with hopes to win?

[@termita358]

Great Analysis 👍👏

[@jascollinscork]

Fantastic Giro infairness….. loved every day!!enjoyed your daily reviews 👌🏻Gutted for many riders who didn’t get to win a stage though!!! Great to see some new young talent coming through!! Eddie Dunbar was way biggest breakthrough rider from the top 10!! Ineos wasted him!! Also Don’t understand why Bahrain got team of the Giro 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@aldrinborja6799]

totally agree with you chris on your take that it would take both primoz and jonas (and wva?) to beat pogi at the tdf...

[@ericvonhellens8822]

2nd Thank you Chris for showing and explaining the crash. GCN slacked on that since Cav won, nothing else mattered. I was pulling for Ackermann to get the W. Glad he and the others finished, hopefully without major damage. Doing the Giro/ Tour double is even harder these days since riders and teams can focus training specifically for each. Last was Pantani in '98. Enjoy your vacation. 🎉

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

🥈🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋👊🦋🦋 I was starting to wonder if GCN was going to show Roglic at all after the win from Cav took up most of the viewing for awhile after the stage finish. 🤔🦋

[@MatthewsBrother]

Old Brits rule 😂😂 seriously though well done to all the winners.

[@joelronningen9930]

Whoo!!!

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

Rome winner 🏆 👊🦋🦋🦋🦋👊🦋🦋🦋👊👊👊👊👊🦋🦋🦋

[@joelronningen9930]

@@ChrisHornerCycling I'll take it! Grazie! 🥰🤯🎉🍻

[@CM-id3gg]

Rogey in an Ineos jersey could be quite interesting.

[@KeithNorris17]

I do hope we see primoz at TDF

[@recrevs963]

From interview he did i doubt it. Seems like he has sights set on spending time with family and doing vuelta.

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

💥👊🦋

[@Arckitekt]

Roglic set Thomas up for the fall, waited until last minute and strike like a cobra

[@NunyaBizness-l4p]

Thanks for the recaps, I only wish there were less story lines centered around the weather, illness, and crashes.

[@joseaphabaia1133]

Whats the story about thomas having to use the giro pinc suit...and becarbonte...was that for his disadvantge??

[@MattGP01]

G is still performing at an astonishing level, but Ineos in general are so afraid to go on the attack, that they can never put daylight between themselves and the rest of the pack. To win, you need to risk losing everything, rather than simply marking the opposition.

[@Libbyyyyyyyyyy]

i Would love to be a fly on the wall in JV's team bus when they discuss who will be the main rider for TDF. You guys think they will go with the 2 leader strategy? Does that have success historically, or is it just to stroke ego's? I wouldn't think any less of Primoz to be humble and let his teammate defend the yellow, but as a racing fan I would love to see roglic win the tour!

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

I think they will go with a 2 strategy , I think the teams have realised this is the best strategy. Also means they can work together to attack pogo and uae . Im not sure who no2 is for uae , will it be almeida

[@Leonorexplore]

I agree that Primoz is an extremely gifted rider. But if he's #2, where do you rank Vingegaard? I think the latter has more years ahead and potential wins because he's younger. G Thomas impressed me with his form and class. What a gentleman!

[@marcomarcello737]

Hey Chris , what is it that plagued Pogacar last year and Thomas this year with a lot of salt showing up in their suit ? Is it a wrong nutrition the night before ? Thanks , keep up with the good work. Marco

[@ChrisHornerCycling]

You would have to look into every thing they ate the day before and any kind of creams or oils used on the skin that could effect sweating building up. I have used different sun screen that had made my skin sweat like crazy. Would love to ask G about it though. 🤔👊🦋

[@suisinghoraceho2403]

@@ChrisHornerCycling interesting. G said it took him 2.5 hours to pee after the stage.He was clearly dehydrated. Didn’t realise the sun cream could be the cause.

[@scottwwsi]

"to help a brutha out"...G

[@franciscopontesvelasco4315]

Fair play to Cavendish,Pinot,Almeida, roglic,etc.....

[@robjkenyon]

You couldn't have a better lead out man than G Thomas. World Champ. Olympic Champ, TT stage winner, etc. He is a horse. If Bernal is fit, G (and others!) could carry him to tdf victory.

[@n.h2786]

I think Thomas is the only rider in Ineos who can guarantee them a podium in GT (at least). He seems to be the best of the rest behind Pogacar, Jonas, Roglic, and probably Remco (since he hasn't beaten Thomas in the GT yet). Maybe Carapaz will be on the same level as Thomas? Roglic was hurt after Stage 11 crashed. I believe that he is healthy (doesn't crash or sick) he is still a threat to Pogacar. I still think that having Roglic and Jonas will have a bigger chance of JV winning the Tour against Pogacar. His DS Zeerman said that there's no Tour for Roglic if he fighting for Giro GC. But as what happens with JV before the Giro starts, they have to replace 5 guys from their original rosters, so there's a possibility he could be called up. But still, I think, there's no chance Roglic will be in the Tour. The brutal Giro isn't just hard physically, but also the roller coaster emotion, I think Roglic needs to decompress mentally from GT riding.

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