(07-01-2021 05:58 PM)Brookes Owl Wrote:  

(07-01-2021 01:59 PM)GoodOwl Wrote:  Well, Brookes, Cavendish had himself another good day

Much to my chagrin. He looks incredibly strong and just as importantly he's got strong support and is getting great lead outs. I have to revise my prediction: I think there's now a very good chance he at least ties Merckx this year. Only needs two more wins.

Dammit.

...and another. He's now one from Merckx's record and the way he and his team are performing it's now more likely than not he'll tie if not beat the record. Four more flat stages including the final day.

Wout van Aert with a great effort today but the Deceuninck–Quick-Step lead-out is just too strong.