Originally Posted by
busygizmo
With all the money Saxo spent they haven't been able to bring a single rider to support Contador late in mountain stages in either the Giro or the Tour.
They spent much of it on Sagan, and he's well worth what ever they are paying him in my opinion. But maybe they should have invested in a few more climbing specialists. Considering they won 2 jerseys in the tour last year, then overall for the next two grand tours, it's hard to criticize their decisions.
Originally Posted by
busygizmo
Astana just seems like a mess to me, they have some supremely talented riders but crazy management and a seriously spotty record with doping cases. It does sound like Landa is going to Sky so everyone should be prepared for him doing next year what Porte is doing this year for Froome. r maybe Sky will finally have someone that can do well in the Giro.
I think Vino does a pretty good job (doping issues aside), and he and Nibali seem to be made for each other. Landa would be an idiot to go to Sky. Froome is top dog and every one else is expendable. I don't see Sky ever winning the Giro. Their strength is the supporting team and the Tour always favors the stronger team. A strong team doesn't get you quite as far in the Giro, as Astana found out the hard way this year.