I think Gert Steegmans proved today he is the premier sprinter up short inclines in the peloton. Boonen could not come around him last year in the Tour, and he blew away Hushovd who I considered the best sprinter uphill before Steegmans.
The first stage this year ends with 3 kilometres up an incline I think, and the DS must make a call and work for Steegmans.
The first stage this year ends with 3 kilometres up an incline I think, and the DS must make a call and work for Steegmans.