WITH Magnus Cort NielsenLike many other Danish and Andorran resident cyclists, he can be considered the best stage catcher on the grand tours today. He’s one of those riders who when they escape, the peloton must install long-lasting alkaline batteries to try and catch him, because if he wants to, like this Tuesday, on a rainy, cold and dangerous stage of the Giro, he’ll come to the Finish line alone or escorted and impose his blazing speed. and wins.
The Danish rider, who went all the way to nine stages between rounds of France, Spain and Italy – only missing one win in the Giro so far – became famous last year because he had run out of the race. two-stage online Games played in their home country during the tour visit. But on that occasion, he wasn’t lucky enough to win… just the fighting prize.
very difficult stage
Court Nielsen he was practically the quickest in a breakup from the very beginning, and not only was there stage glory, but he also managed to beat the elements on a day he was to be baptized many years ago. terrible by ancient and historical historians of cycling.
There was everything a runner didn’t like. It was cold on the bike, everyone had to prove at some point that utility cars weren’t just following them to get on and advertising spare bikes, they were also carrying them. winter clothes and at least they’re waterproof, which helps them pedal a little warmer.
Also, because the road was slippery, the stage turned into a kind of challenge to keep your balance and not fall. And now, with wider pipes and disc brakesCycling is easier.
That’s why Geraint Thomas debuted the ‘pink jersey’ on a dog day where up to 13 drivers were drawn from those who didn’t start and land during the stage. The most notorious abandonment was that of the Russians. Alexander VlasovOne of the drivers who started the Giro in the second favorite box and went home after getting sick.
masks are back
And it looks like covid only knows how to coexist in the bike peloton, as there are at least five of the 13 dropouts, counting those of Remco Evenepoel and the Colombian. rigouranWhat was already made public on Sunday was due to the presence of the virus.
This direction of rotation had to take action. they are back masks as if the old and bitter days of covid have returned, which should be used in all kinds of contact with runners, even in bicycle races. No one knows how to give a convincing reason for regrowth. There is no official rule requiring withdrawal if an infection is confirmed. It’s up to the teams. For this reason Thomas and his main follower, Primoz Roglic, along with teammate Tao Geoghegan Hart wearing the ‘pink jersey’ at Ineos should worry more about the virus than almost any race situation.