THE ROPE-A-DOPER SUCKER PUNCHES TO VICTORY
THERE ARE A LOT OF WAYS TO WIN a race. Some more honorable than others. But, If winning is all that matters, then...
... might as well study this master class.
Amstel Gold 2025.
The winner,
was not the favorite.
The top 2 favorites,
were alone to contest the victory.
One problem.
The third guy, the favorites disrespected, was...
- feigning exhaustion
- acting submissive
- preparing to pounce
... had plans of his own.
In a nutshell, Skjelmose' one heroic move was to make the effort to chase down #1 favorite Tadej, and in the process drew out #2 favorite Remco.
Once teamed up with Remco,
he held back, going so far as asking Remco to slow down.
With Remco doing most of the work,
they caught Tadej.
In a final display of great acting,
he cowered behind the two great champions.
While they're busy sprinting it out for the win...
.... Skelmose magically has way more power than the two best riders in the world and snags the win.
Sometimes...
... the best actor wins the race.
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166.8
7.5 hrs sleep
PushUps PullUps
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
98/-20 (fitness per Training Peaks)
0 min vision therapy
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