Hoped for Konychev to be more involved in the attacks in the later stages, but I guess this just wasn’t his day. Veyhe in 17th is alright, though, considering we didn’t bring a proper sprinter.
Wild race and a report to do it justice, thanks wj! For us, a nice throwback result by Silvestre to his better days. Best he's done all season and I'll be surprised if he manages to top this, so I'll gladly take it. Really good stretch we're on lately with some of these races we didn't necessarily expect too much from.
redordead wrote:
I have a soft spot for the winner since I developed Antonijevic and ironically had to sack him 2 years ago when I couldn't find a buyer
Kind of expected finale for Veenendaal, "always" being messy, I feel. Very happy to see us again be attentive, using Wisniowski and Kragh very well as a combined force. Coming away with a podium finish is great.
Also thank you for a thrilling report, whitejersey!
redordead wrote:
I have a soft spot for the winner since I developed Antonijevic and ironically had to sack him 2 years ago when I couldn't find a buyer
He was schooled well - I also helped develop him
I must say I also appreciate him very much!
Given he was just a late transfer window addition for next to no money I've got to say I didn't expect such a win. Well taken I've got to say and ideally what such a rider should be capable of.
Thanks for the report, despite the messy finale it was such a good report to follow and enjoy once I won! A perfect antidote to whatever the Giro became...
John St Ledger in Team Bunzl-Centrica and Team U25
Heartbreak for Sam Henry Alberto/ZARA - Irizar. Samolenkov outside of the top-10 is not good at all. Nice report whitejersey, looking at all the lens flare I really hope you had sunglasses on!
I would have been happy with 8th in a sprint finish, so will definitely take it with the break staying away ahead, even with the need for all the points the team can get. Thanks for the report!
