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Yes, making the switch is definitely impressive, and Cav's silver on top of 4 stages is great. I do think that you can see the result of Trott having spent the last 4 years focus on perfecting her skills and technique, whereas Cav is clearly a little rougher around the edges. Although they are different personalities, so are entitled to ride differently :)
Will
I'm not sure she's a different class (although she is clearly head and shoulders above the rest of the women's competition). It's more that there is less strength-in-depth in the women's field. Plus Trott is nowhere near as good as Cav on the road. It's phenomenal really that someone can win four stages of the Tour and then get a silver on the track just two or three weeks later.