Assuming the 2nd rider is just 5 sec behind the leader coming into stage 21, is the battle still on for the last stage? Or the commissioner already declare the winner and the 2nd rider can only fight for the sprint and stage win. What if the 2nd rider won the sprint/stage by a massive 30 sec fr the pack. Means actually his ahead by 25 sec fr the winner. What will happen?
I also heard fr the commentary that Pogacar, even though he has toasted the champaign, still has to be careful as he may encounter mechanical problem, puntured tyres etc, as all this can hindered his wins. So am confused. I'd hv thought the nearest rival has to be gentleman enough to wait for him to battle it out. Or no meaning to race at all.
So there are two confusing issues here.
I also heard fr the commentary that Pogacar, even though he has toasted the champaign, still has to be careful as he may encounter mechanical problem, puntured tyres etc, as all this can hindered his wins. So am confused. I'd hv thought the nearest rival has to be gentleman enough to wait for him to battle it out. Or no meaning to race at all.
So there are two confusing issues here.