The Best at Every Check
Vasil Kirylenka (Belarus) has been a strong hard worker for Team Sky for both of Chris Froome's victories. It is often Kirylenka's stern visage that can be seen setting the pace like an unfaltering metronome for whomever is the designated team leader. It was powerful watching the strong man from Belarus riding for himself and setting the best time at every time check out on the course. If he was able to sustain the pace, he was ensured a spot on the podium. To dream of holding off the two very strong Tony Martin and Tom Dumolin, was a bit of a stretch, but with the ride Kirylenka was doing, it could happen.