“You’re not going to race him with 50k to go and he’s doing seven watts a kilo" - Geraint Thomas explains why bunch don't follow Pogacar attacks
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Key Points:
- Geraint Thomas emphasized that racing a top competitor who is producing seven watts per kilo with 50 kilometers to go is not feasible, highlighting the physical limits in such scenarios.
- Luke Rowe noted that while top riders rarely lose time on climbs or sprint days, crosswind conditions present unpredictable opportunities where anything can happen.
- The INEOS team includes Joshua Tarling, who recently competed just over a week after the tragic death of his brother Finlay Tarling, earning widespread admiration for his resilience.
- Thomas praised Joshua Tarling’s near-win in the Monaco stage 1 time trial, underscoring his remarkable performance despite limited training, poor sleep, and emotional strain.
- Tarling aimed to focus on racing normally with team support, setting aside emotional challenges to deliver an impressive athletic effort under difficult circumstances.
