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- I'd say the same about Carapaz, he didn't know how to race well and let Yates go when he could have latched on to his wheel. Del Toro made a mistake but honestly they probably though Yates would come back to them. Missed opportunity for del Toro and Carapaz, but del Toro is 21 and still learning, Carapaz is 32 and probably doesn't have many more chances at another grand tour win. I'm happy for all of them being on the podium and really happy for Yates as he takes his second grand tour, del Toro will have his day soon enough.
- To some extent, I can understand Del Toro remaining on Carapaz's wheel almost throughout the ascent of Finestre. But there is no excuse for him not putting in the utmost effort after the summit, when Yates had a lead of just around 20 seconds on him, which was still bridgeable though difficult.
- Sour grapes!
- Yates you can!!! So happy for him!
- When Van Aert joined the breakaway, my first thought was 'I hope they're telling Del Toro to stay glued to Yates's wheel'. He stuck to the wrong wheel for some reason.
- 21 years...
- I would say the same logic applies to Carapaz. But what's worse is in losing, he's being very ungracious to an inexperienced youngster.
- I'd like Torito but... what emotional redemption for Simon! bravo Simon! (fantastic stage, in "my" land, my beautiful Sestriere!).
- Actually no. Everything is up for grabs and there is no 'must'.
- If you are the leader of in the GC, its your responsibility to chase. To bring back the attackers. Its as simple as that. You cannot ask others to chase for you. Had he kept Yates in Range maybe Carapaz would have cooperated. Because Yates doesn't have any reason to cooperate with Carapaz either. Sometimes you need to take risks. he has taken risks all throughout the Giro but when required, he did not