For the INEOS Grenadiers, the 2024 Tour de France has been something of a disappointment. Tom Pidcock was forced to abandon due to Covid, Geraint Thomas has also tested positive but continues with lesser legs and on Sunday’s stage 15, team leader Carlos Rodriguez saw his podium hopes ride up the road as he lost considerable team on the slopes of the Plateau de Beille.
In his rest day press conference this Monday, the Spaniard reflected on a difficult weekend in the Pyrenees and his goals for the remainder of the Grand Tour as he now sits 6th overall, 11:27 down on race leader Tadej Pogacar…
