Van Aert faces Pogacar hurdle in Olympic road race in Tour rerun

What Tadej said about the heat and humidity are the biggest factors for him. He isn't used to the climate and has had his most difficult tour climb when hot. Along with the jet lag and the high of finishing up in yellow less than a week ago makes it a difficult ride for him. Difficult, but no impossible.

Riders who may have trained in hot and wet weather may have a decided advantage...ie, those who may have skipped the Tour and targeted Tokyo.

Team rides will be important so strong 5 man teams like Columbia, Belgium, Netherlands and France should have an advantage. But 4 man Slovenia and England will compete, as well.

Sleeper are the Dutch with Tom Dumoulin and van Baarle.