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Why did Pogačar respond to Roglič's and van Aert's attacks in Stage 11 of TdF 2022?
At the conclusions of
Stage 8,
Stage 9,
and
Stage 10
of TdF 2022, Pogačar held the lead in the general classification.
Of the three potential GC contenders in Jumbo-Visma—Primož Roglič,
Wout van Aert, ...
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TdF: How does putting one team member in a break away help the rest of the team?
In a race such as Le Tour De France, what advantage does a team gain from sending one team member into a break away? What does the rest of the team, including their favoured rider, gain?
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Attacking during a race when your competitor has a mechanical failure?
This question was spurred by the incident that happened during the 9th stage of the 2017 TdF when Fabio Aru attacked Chris Froome right as he experienced a mechanical problem with his bike.
The ...