Most overrated moment in 2015 cycling
rick_chasey
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I'll kick it off.
Dumolin's 6th place in a distinctly average field, where most top two tier riders worth beating were knackered from the Tour and/or thrown off.
And I'm a fan.
But come on.
This pips Stannard's Omloop victory.
Dumolin's 6th place in a distinctly average field, where most top two tier riders worth beating were knackered from the Tour and/or thrown off.
And I'm a fan.
But come on.
This pips Stannard's Omloop victory.
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Contador's arm falling off.0
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I like to see overall GC winners get a stage so sticking to the Vuelta, Aru. "Ah who?" more like.0
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Frenchie flouncing off.Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.0
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Sagan's WCeating parmos since 1981
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The Giro. Love the event but the 'big 4' can trounce the field making it more circus than sport....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0
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Chris Froome's power data. A huge yawn on the goat scale"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19770506#p19770506]disgruntledgoat[/url] wrote:Chris Froome's power data. A huge yawn on the goat scale
This^ it was only ever going to tell us the equivalent of breathing reduces the risk of death.0 -
Wiggins last hurrah in the classics.0
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19770506#p19770506]disgruntledgoat[/url] wrote:Chris Froome's power data. A huge yawn on the goat scale
Barely registers as a 'moment' does it?
At least, unless you're an internet twitter person.0 -
Some good diversity of choices already.
Although, you might have to justify this one a little more.Cal_Stewart wrote:Sagan's WC0 -
I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.Twitter: @RichN950 -
I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.
He's got a knack for keeping people talking about him, the Travolta/Newton John skit as a 'HNY' the latest.0 -
Sagan WC win for me was more down to Stybars tactical mind than his. I would believe the Czech and Slovakian teams would work together. It was Stybars attack on Libby hill that started things. Sagan is a fine bike rider I just don't think he's very race smarteating parmos since 1981
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I think it's because he's such a character. Can you imagine Costa doing a Grease megamix when he was WC? :-)0
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He's a massively strong rider, he just never seems to win once it becomes tacticaleating parmos since 1981
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I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.
He's 25!!0 -
He's been a pro for seven years and is allegedly the highest paid rider in the sport.
I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.
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He's a massively strong rider, he just never seems to win once it becomes tactical
I don't think its so much him being bad tactically as others not wanting to ride with him as chances are he will out sprint them. He won lots more races a few years ago when riders were less aware of what he is capable of. The better you get the harder it is to win0 -
This. Who would fancy their chances in a breakaway with Sagan?He's a massively strong rider, he just never seems to win once it becomes tactical
I don't think its so much him being bad tactically as others not wanting to ride with him as chances are he will out sprint them. He won lots more races a few years ago when riders were less aware of what he is capable of. The better you get the harder it is to win0 -
He is consistently good, if he doesn't finish 2nd then he will be top 4 or 5 in pretty much everything except summits. No other rider can compare with that, not even Valverde or someone like Cav.0
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This is the reason he is paid to much, he is always there putting the sponsor On the podium. I just don't think he's at that see you later ride away from everyone level, he's just as strong as everyone else but has a top level sprint.eating parmos since 1981
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uuummmm the worlds?This is the reason he is paid to much, he is always there putting the sponsor On the podium. I just don't think he's at that see you later ride away from everyone level, he's just as strong as everyone else but has a top level sprint.
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He's been a pro for seven years and is allegedly the highest paid rider in the sport.
I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.
He's 25!!
Aren't many 25 year old with a palmares as good as his. Certainly not in the past 20 years.
Boonen had an exceptional season at 25. That's about it.0 -
He's been a pro for seven years and is allegedly the highest paid rider in the sport.
I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.
He's 25!!
Aren't many 25 year old with a palmares as good as his. Certainly not in the past 20 years.
Boonen had an exceptional season at 25. That's about it.
Just Quintana atm I reckon.
And maybe Benoot and Gaviria to come.0 -
He's been a pro for seven years and is allegedly the highest paid rider in the sport.
I would say his whole season other than that.Sagan's WC
The media seem to bang on about as though he's the messiah but he rarely wins big races.
He's 25!!
Aren't many 25 year old with a palmares as good as his. Certainly not in the past 20 years.
Boonen had an exceptional season at 25. That's about it.
Just Quintana atm I reckon.
And maybe Benoot and Gaviria to come.
Benoot has his last year of uni this year so his big season may be a little delayed.
His brother is apparently an excellent ballroom dancer too."In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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uuummmm the worlds?This is the reason he is paid to much, he is always there putting the sponsor On the podium. I just don't think he's at that see you later ride away from everyone level, he's just as strong as everyone else but has a top level sprint.
Gent-Wevelgem 2013
Gent-Wevelgem is a chipper and Costa's got a WC. Let's just see what he does this yeareating parmos since 1981
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Geraint Thomas' GC potential is wildly overrated based on an unbelievable ride with the 'big 4' on stage 12 this year. It's true that without Thomas, Froome (“but I definitely think G is capable of [placing second].") may have lost back some time to Quintana in the early mountain stages. (In a team containing Porte, Roche, Poels & Konig a rational world would view this as more dross from Kerrison rep). But he paid for the heroics, finishing +31', noticeably nowhere at the pointy end of the race.
Love watching the guy ride, but it's such a shame that a legitimate monument threat (sensibly) chased the coverage and acclaim of firstly an Olympic medal and now, apparently, top 10 in the Tour....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
Geraint Thomas' GC potential is wildly overrated based on an unbelievable ride with the 'big 4' on stage 12 this year. It's true that without Thomas, Froome (“but I definitely think G is capable of [placing second].") may have lost back some time to Quintana in the early mountain stages. (In a team containing Porte, Roche, Poels & Konig a rational world would view this as more dross from Kerrison rep). But he paid for the heroics, finishing +31', noticeably nowhere at the pointy end of the race.
Love watching the guy ride, but it's such a shame that a legitimate monument threat (sensibly) chased the coverage and acclaim of firstly an Olympic medal and now, apparently, top 10 in the Tour.
Think that's a little harsh.
Firstly, I don't think his potential to win a monument is particularly damaged by his stage race riding - given that he animated MSR, was influential in Flanders, won Harelbeke and took a podium in Gent-Wevelgem in hurricane conditions.
Secondly, he buried himself for Froome, which was his job, and his jour sans only came on stage 19. Sky clearly used him hard while keeping Poels fresh for the tail end of the tour. I thought he held on magnificently, given he was riding for someone else. With a suitable parcours and a team riding for him, I think he'd be a legitimate threat for GC.Warning No formatter is installed for the format0 -
Geraint Thomas' GC potential is wildly overrated based on an unbelievable ride with the 'big 4' on stage 12 this year. It's true that without Thomas, Froome (“but I definitely think G is capable of [placing second].") may have lost back some time to Quintana in the early mountain stages. (In a team containing Porte, Roche, Poels & Konig a rational world would view this as more dross from Kerrison rep). But he paid for the heroics, finishing +31', noticeably nowhere at the pointy end of the race.
Love watching the guy ride, but it's such a shame that a legitimate monument threat (sensibly) chased the coverage and acclaim of firstly an Olympic medal and now, apparently, top 10 in the Tour.
He's better than Dumolin atm though.0 -
Geraint Thomas' GC potential is wildly overrated based on an unbelievable ride with the 'big 4' on stage 12 this year. It's true that without Thomas, Froome (“but I definitely think G is capable of [placing second].") may have lost back some time to Quintana in the early mountain stages. (In a team containing Porte, Roche, Poels & Konig a rational world would view this as more dross from Kerrison rep). But he paid for the heroics, finishing +31', noticeably nowhere at the pointy end of the race.
Love watching the guy ride, but it's such a shame that a legitimate monument threat (sensibly) chased the coverage and acclaim of firstly an Olympic medal and now, apparently, top 10 in the Tour.
Think that's a little harsh.
Firstly, I don't think his potential to win a monument is particularly damaged by his stage race riding - given that he animated MSR, was influential in Flanders, won Harelbeke and took a podium in Gent-Wevelgem in hurricane conditions.
Secondly, he buried himself for Froome, which was his job, and his jour sans only came on stage 19. Sky clearly used him hard while keeping Poels fresh for the tail end of the tour. I thought he held on magnificently, given he was riding for someone else. With a suitable parcours and a team riding for him, I think he'd be a legitimate threat for GC.
I can see both sides; he obviously has talent enough to do both at different ends of the season. However I do think he made a mistake racing the Vuelta when he could've been a threat at the Worlds.It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0
