How the fuck is De Bie as number 2 listed but loses 7 min again? He is clearly seen as a normal domestique rider instead of the potential GC contender that he should be. PCM 2024 is so flawed, it's incredible...
Good results from Zariff, but a disappointing performance from vdP and Burke - was hoping for 10th-15th from one and 20th-25th from the other so work to do on the final stage. Hoping one goes in the break as the KoM points are likely to be more than any GC scoring here.
Better stuff from Sosa today, Gesbert a little too much for him but shows this stage is to his liking following up last year's win with a second. 8th in the GC is better but not great but hard to overcome yesterday's bad day.
Would be surprised if tomorrow is as selective so probably minor moves based on time bonuses in the GC but one of those minor moves could dictate the winner.
Conrats to Sykkel. Gesbert has morphed into a killer in this version. Sympathies to Blasing, seems similar riders to De Bie are doing fine.
Perfectly played by Gesbert and nice to see that he can win against tougher opponents than in Eritrea as well! Looking forward to the last stage. The longer stage and longer climb should suit him well, but if we can’t shake off Lutsenko before it flattens out in the end, it will be difficult to beat him in a sprint. Fingers crossed!
Think this is where quadsas reminds us about his "3" prediction again with another strong Lutsenko result. May not be 3 stage wins, but might be the GC!
This stage had way more brutal climbing than I thought it would from viewing the profile, but was exciting to see such a small group to the line. Surely lots to play for in the final stage!
Tight fight between Gesbert and Lutsenko coming up!
Looks like seancoll says that this stage was way more brutal than I expected, great stage and great reporting! Exciting to follow a real puncheur fight to the finish. Gesbert with his stamina really fits these brutal stages better than most and should maybe be favorite going into the last stage?
Lagane the big looser here? Loosing 6 minutes after being well placed before the stage
