"It wasn't until Stage 19 that we truly got to see just how powerful the Red Bull Bora Team is when they completely unleash the strength of their domestiques.
Looking at it now, it's clear the major media outlets were justified in naming Huang Chong the top favorite for the overall victory after seeing the start list for the Vuelta a España.
Not only is his individual ability exceptional—enough to seize victory on his own—but even if his performance had been merely average up to this point, with a domestique lineup like the Red Bull Bora Team's to support him in the final stages, his chances of winning the overall title would still be significantly higher.
Just look at their performance on this steep climb of over 9%—it's like they're riding on flat ground.
