Moreover, one of them is missing, because if all four were the same, they would currently occupy the top four places in the overall rankings. It’s not a coincidence Not the result of improvisation and yes, on the other hand and other things, to do things well when you have a good current account, to make the best transfers, to create a great infrastructure and to know how to surround yourself with experts everywhere who leave nothing to chance.

HE jumbo suit against the best cycling team in the world right now as a whole UAE Those who get by on the growth of their numbers but are too dependent on what they do or don’t do Tadej Pogacar. Because ineosFormerly known as Sky, it is not in its sporting best, especially Egan BernalHis biggest claim was that he had an accident in Colombia that almost cost him his life. Unfortunately, we see this in this Vuelta too. Winner of the 2019 Tour He is far from the runner who also won the Giro, who was left alone and overshadowed when the pace changed. Remco Evenepoel.

Van Aert is not there

I said at the beginning that the fourth piece of Jumbo was missing in this Vuelta. Goodness. Thank goodness it didn’t occur to them to mention this. Wout van Aert for now it is like the fifth dispute; So the first without a Jumbo jersey can only fight for fifth place in the general classification and therefore feel like the first of the resisters. Or for the Vuelta to emulate 1952 tourwhen he creates a special prize to motivate the runner-up at the table, given his overwhelming superiority Fausto Coppi.

Jumbo spares no effort. They may spend half a year preparing the Tour, where they seek out allies or experts from other sports to see how and in what way. motivate the group. And in the same way, they prepare for the Vuelta and the Giro, always acting with the appropriate strategy: defeat in the Spanish Tour evenepoelGive the Spaniards some control and upset San Quentin at the first opportunity, knowing that they are pedaling light years ahead of their rivals.

Giro and Tour plans

At the Giro, they did it differently due to a route that did not invite optimism in terms of navigation. Primoz Roglic He remained calm before the match evenepoel Following the Belgian star’s covid-related departure, he continued with a low profile with his batteries charged, only taking the lead in the final time trial; It was all or nothing and everything turned out perfect.

They prepared him so much on tour that pogakar The day before the Slovenian phenomenon took place, he was burned along with his exhibits to knock him out during a time trial in the Alps. CourchevelThe worst day of his sports career.

Vidilla to excellent initiative

Here, at the Vuelta, they decided to bring their best ensemble to life. Sepp KussHe said he signed up for the race after becoming the best part of the mountain after competing in tours of Italy and France. Roglic And VingegaardIf he ran in Spain, it was because he was in his best sporting moment and it was necessary to take advantage of this situation, at least until he became the leader after an escape strategy to retain the red jersey. Until the final mountain stage in Asturias, this Thursday to be exact.

Lack VanAertHe climbs when he feels like the best climber, moves as if he were a great expert in time trials, and in addition knows how to sprint in the mass finish. Thank goodness he didn’t come, because that would have destroyed all the desires and hopes of the opposing teams.