Michael Rogers stated when he joined T-Mobile that he wanted to be the last man riding at Ullrich's side in the key mountain stages of the Tour. He started to focus on his climbing, and we know he's an accomplished time trialist.
Presuming T-Mobile remaing "captainless", can Michael Rogers be successful in leading the team in a Grand Tour?
- He's 27,
- Has 3 World TT titles,
- Came 10th overall at last year's tour while supporting Kloden and Gonchar,
- 2nd overall at 2005 Tour de Suisse, losing on the final stage to Aitor Gonzalez (that year had crazy climbs and a strong field)
- Won the Deutschland Tour in 2003 against a strong field
I think Roger's is the strongest GC T-Mobile rider on the roster.
Thoughts?
Presuming T-Mobile remaing "captainless", can Michael Rogers be successful in leading the team in a Grand Tour?
- He's 27,
- Has 3 World TT titles,
- Came 10th overall at last year's tour while supporting Kloden and Gonchar,
- 2nd overall at 2005 Tour de Suisse, losing on the final stage to Aitor Gonzalez (that year had crazy climbs and a strong field)
- Won the Deutschland Tour in 2003 against a strong field
I think Roger's is the strongest GC T-Mobile rider on the roster.
Thoughts?