Rafael Carrascoformer professional cyclist and former sports director of the historic Kelme teamstudy the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia for MD.
X-RAY OF THE STAGE
Wonderful stage, hotly debated on all levels. It’s been a long time since a stage like this was seen on a great tour that had it all: heat and great fighting on all riders, with a fantastic route and an ambition of favorites that led to an unforgettable stage. We should highlight Vincenzo Nibali, the attack of the entire Bora team, and the commitment of Richard Carapaz. The Ecuadorian from Ineos tried to win on stage, he did not succeed, but he became the leader
THE FAVORITES
Landa, unfortunately, has not yet reached the level of Carapaz, Nibali or Almeida. The first serious attack was there, he got off the hook and thanks to Pello Bilbao’s help he saved the stage. This is where it always has been and I’m hoping to see it better, and it won’t work up at all. On the other hand, the Bora team had an impressive stage and broke the race
THE SPANISH
Juan Pedro López defended the pink jersey with great honor and dedication. The day came and he finally lost the pink jersey, as was logical. A series of applause for him. Landa hasn’t gotten to where I think she should be. On the first attack it drops. She didn’t lose much, but she could have been better. Pello Bilbao did a sensational job for Landa and the others came as far as they could. Unfortunately for Valverde, he was still in tenth place.
CAREER SITUATION
It’s impressive, that the top five overall are separated by a minute. This Sunday is a very competitive stage and after the hardness and how it was shot this Saturday may some surprises. Now Bora rider Jai Hindley is placed 2nd and close to Richard Carapaz. Their team is good, Carapaz has a lot of attacks and only a small performance this Saturday. This Sunday the race will officially begin
PERIOD OF THE WEEK
There will be a breakaway start this Sunday, people who have lost a lot of time did not make much effort this Saturday and the favorites are, reserved for the last kilometers. A very controversial stage for everyone, for the favorites and for those who want to win. We will see and live a great day of cycling this Sunday
Source: La Verdad
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