The latest episode of the Cyclingnews podcast was going to be based around Matteo Trentin (Mitchelton-Scott) and his win on stage 17 of the Tour de France, but then Jumbo-Visma's Tony Martin and Team...
A breakaway of 33 always brings a concoction of disparate types of rider, and among the most interesting on stage 17 of the Tour de France was Kasper Asgreen, who went on to finish second.
It's clear that mental strength alone will not win Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-QuickStep) the 2019 Tour de France, but on the eve of three crucial Alpine stages, the maillot jaune of this year's race was adamant he has "never felt as motivated" to defend his lead.
Stage 17 at the Tour de France was one for the breakaway, between the overall contenders saving their legs for the big stages ahead in the Alps and the heat. Of the 33 riders who escaped, only Matteo Trentin (Mitchelton-Scott) had the reserves to put in a winning move...