You also have to consider that what is important is the relative differences
between the riders, not their absolute totals. So if Zabel comes across the
line 10th and Cooke 11th, it might be the same gain as if Zabel were 3nd and
Cooke 4th (depending on the actual bonifications given for the various
times). So again, why tire out your team when you can get the same result
without losing energy compared to your opponents?

"Sven Mischkies" a écrit dans le message news:
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trg wrote:

True you can make up points and seconds in mass sprints, but you can
also
lose them. And if your team does all the work, then you weaken yourself
when
it comes time to sprint against your opponents. There's a good chance
you
could end up hurting rather than helping your cause.


Jan has nothing to lose and Erik, too. And both do not need help of
their team in sprints - they need the help only to get there.


Ciao,
SM
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