Their current form looks awful compared to what we are used to seeing, but I think it's premature to say they're altogether finished.
Bernal is still so young and they have the largest of any team budget, I'm thinking they'll remain near the top even if they don't dominate as they have in recent years.
But certainly they've had some setbacks . . .
Froome sustained a career-threatening injury and he's in his mid-30s so his form has dropped understandably.
Thomas, I wonder if he's had a hard time training effectively and staying race-fit during the lockdown. He didn't look strong in the Dauphine.
Sivakov has crashed twice already in this TDF and it's unclear how hurt he is, how effective he can be, etc
I have no reason to doubt Bernal, but I wonder if he will prove durable enough to be a repeat Grand Tour champ for years ahead . . . provided he has the team in place to support him.
Last edited by jimmyodonnell; 08-31-20 at 02:45 PM.