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Slovenian Olympic Committee saying it’s “extreme fatigue”. The ORR is on the 3rd August.

Saw the presentation, black shirt for the Lanterne Rouge, “CAXXXV”. What were the chances of him losing 1min+ to his team mate Ballerini? What a shame, it wasn’t Merckx presenting it.

First man to win 5 mountain stages since Bartali in 1948. To think Pogacar was a rim width from 6.

A decent break. #Legend

WTF was that all about? Break mops up most of the points on the first climb, 1 point remains, with UAE waving Carapaz through for it & Jorgensen sprints to deny him it! Don’t think Carapaz was too happy.

I was actually surprised he’s not Lantern Rouge, his teammate Ballerini’s a minute behind him! Was expecting an ITT akin to Cipo’s final one in the Giro, had he been first off.

Looking back on previous stages, the tipping point on where the Tour was won/lost was the stage to Plateau de Beille. The exact moment, being 5.4km out; where Vingegaard, trying to ride Pogacar off the wheel, shakes his head knowing he’s at his limit & Pogacar launched his stage winning attack.

Ur they deid yet?

Would tend to think so. Turning 26 in September he’s only 3 goes max at OG, the Worlds are every year.

Or go for Olympic Gold, as that’s once every four years.

About 2 mins inside, De Mare was 45 secs apparently! Though Cav looked completely gubbed.

Be interesting to see the record for the final climb. *45 secs faster than Pantani’s record.

Comes down to preparation & conditioning. Everybody knew the question marks over Vingegaard coming into it, & also Pogi off the back of an imperious Giro. Think today nails who’s been most affected this time round.