Originally Posted by
rruff
Really reminds me of 2008 when the Schlecks took turns attacking, and Sastre got away. Same climb too. Evans whined like a little girl about it afterwards. I kept thinking, just ride dammit, ride! I'm pretty sure if he'd just motored up the climb at his pace, it all would have been fine. He was in less danger that year than he is now. The Schlecks and Sastre would have gained on him a little, but not enough to matter. Judging by how Evans rode today though, I think he has learned something... sometimes it's best to forget about everyone else and TT up the mountain.
I think he's learned his lesson also. He's a different guy than 2008...no real pressure going in, a team that actually has faith in him and is supporting him (don't get me started about Lotto) and the rainbow stripes and some nice classics wins under his belt.
Yates and Hincapie both commented that this was the best they've ever seen him, and I think he's benefitted from the media spotlight being shifted onto the Schlecks and Contador.