The view is he came from nowhere and his results up to a point did not suggest a grand tour winning rider. However, unbeknownst to him, he was suffering g from a blood parasite for many years. Post treatment he is 100% clear. He is also a good climber to take time away from rivals and a just good enough time trialler to not lose too much. The other problem is ge rides for Sky who are not well liked for being professional and shaking up the order. Sky have exclent control of peleton pace and ride well as a group up hills. This has led to some sayimg rhey ate automotons slaved to their power meters (tells rider how mych power he is currently producing, useful for when gyagomg effort).He is also a bit bland which does not help as he lacks style and panache* which is very important.


The drugs insinuations annoy me when you have Astana in the field.

*Jensie is a good example of this, into almost every break he can get into, rarely wins. Pantani with is bandana and earring which he would theatrically throw away at the bottom of climbs and his in the drops style. Voekler, too. And Millar.