Well said.
Why did people say he is not a team player? Attacking at that time might cause his teammates time, but they chose not to follow, either they could not, or they believed there were still 2 weeks left. But why would anyone give away 20 sec when you had the chance, especially when you are widely regarded as the leader, and you are gaining 20 sec against other contenders from other teams?
If it were Lance attacking, everyone would just shut up and praise: at the age of 37 and 4 years out of the sport, Lance is showing his colors once again.
Originally Posted by
Howzit
It is your understanding that in a race when you can attack and know you can gain time, you should "stop yourself" because you know you are in control?
It is also your understanding that if you know you can gain time over everyone in the race you should not do it because you are "in control"?
Dont listen to commentary as fact or gospel. They are there to entertain the viewer.
When you know you can gain time, even just a second in a race, you should gain time.
Is the Tour based on how much time you dont need to attack because you are in control these days rather than accumulated time?
Thats a news flash to me.