The article discusses the complex dynamics within the Visma-Lease a Bike team as they prepare for the 20th stage of the Giro d'Italia. Following a frustrating previous day for Simon Yates, the team faces challenges against rivals with greater explosive abilities, such as Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz. Yates must reassess his approach, possibly trying an unlikely attack strategy while relying on other variables like teammate collaboration. The scenario highlights the tension between theoretical strategy and the unpredictable nature of competitive cycling.
In a typical pre-race briefing, someone suggests the ideal scenario, everyone scoffs and the discussion moves on to reality. The overall strategy is to stay with the GC leaders.
For Yates and Visma, the unlikely ideal scenario of attacking Carapaz and del Toro and relying on neither of them being willing to close the gap is just that. Unlikely but it might happen.
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