@Miroir2Cyclisme magnificent. the peloton is wising up, don't cave to the faves or do their work, dare to win, make everyone earn it. mad respect. brutal conditions made this one even more special.
@Domestique___ Tom boonen spent years as a marked rider. No one would work with him to breakaway. Public declarations can come across as bluster. Or VA needs the pressure motivate himself.
@juanmbotella When an athlete actively trains for a physical peak, they are always on the edge of almost overtraining. Physically and mentally. A peak only lasts so long. You take out of the bak, you gotta put back in. Trickster have to protect their soft and connective tissues.
@europemaxxed Movies used to be about escapism, take the audience away from day to day stress. Not pander to certain groups and beliefs. Nor preach to the audience. Perhaps time for him to move on.