Isaac Del Toro said before this race that he was not at his best, but today he delivered arguably the best long-climb performance of his career.
Plateau de Solaison (11.20 km at 9.15%; 1,025 m of elevation gain): 33’05” at an average speed of 20.31 km/h. That’s 1,859 VAM, 6.67 W/kg, and 650 aSLP.
Now imagine two things: Del Toro’s level at the Tour, and the level of his leader, Pogi.
The more I think about it, the more I believe UAE handled his comeback perfectly. They didn’t rush him after that crash or try to bring him back too quickly. Instead, they took it step by step, and I think he will show at the Tour that the patience was worth it.
#TourAuvergneRhoneAlpes, Stage 8
🇲🇽 ISAAC DEL TORO
Plateau de Solaison (11,20km; 9,15%; 1025m)
33'05min
20,31km/h
1859 VAM
6,67ᵉw/kg
650 aSLP
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