Castroviejonhas always been aero AF, but his current position is too low in front, IMO…he has a constant “carriage return” going as he keeps creeping up on his saddle and then having to scoot back. That reduces your efficiency.
If he raised his pads a touch and extended his reach similarly, he’d lock his body in place, keep a similar position and improve his efficiency.
So Kelderman just under a minute down on Almeida with a cluster of guys just over 2 minutes down, including McNulty - so should be good battles on remaining stages, even if just for the podium. Almeida still looking really solid.
Pretty sure Ganna is technically faster than my first car which was a 1981 four cylinder four speed hatchback. It used to get the speed wobbles on the freeway at its highest speed.
Now I could jump on the back of a bloke with an insane FTP and go faster. Cost less in fuel too! A bowl of oats are a lot less expensive than petrol. How we have evolved!
I watched Brandon grow up here in PHX. Same club years ago and know his parents blah blah…Been texting his Dad throughout the Giro…even he is in shock. And yes, Brandon is that awkward in real life as his interviews. Very humble young man. We are all on pins and needles regarding week 3…uncharted territory so-to-speak.
Let him/them know there’s plenty of support for him here in the US!!! He’s been super impressive so far this Giro-no matter what happens he’s ridden like a podium contender. I hope local guy from around me-Joe Dombrowski-gets better/healthy and can help support him if they make it to the high mountains!
Great stage today. Amazing effort by João Almeida to keep pink into the third week. Kelderman really strong, will be interesting to see this battle next week.
Really proud of João Almeida. Many riders in his position would have lost the pink on sunday but he went deep in pain hanging on by himself while the trio in front was going away. I can see him finishing top 5 or at the podium but with sunweb having two cards to play and now ineos also having a GC contender it will be very hard without excelente teammates to keep the pink. Lets see how it goes. Nevertheless Almeida has already got my RESPECT!