I really enjoyed this and couldn't care less that Grant didn't contest the 3k win. GST, I think only in the distance groups, is forcing the racers to think strategically and is making for some really fun spectating. It really reminds me of watching the TDF. Does Tadej need to chase every breakaway? Can we understand that he's battling Jonas for GC from the peloton while also appreciating the riders going for the stage win?
Going forward, the 1500 guys are going to have to figure out how to handle Wanyonyi in the 15 while saving enough energy to grab some points in the 8. The Ethiopians will need to do something similar in the long distance group.
We can watch the diamond league to see a straightforward, fast, paced 5k. This is something different.