Recent content by Amazinmets73

Pantani was minutes off form in 2000. Look at his 2000 Hautacum time opposed to his '94 time, over 6 minutes slower in 2000, and he was much better in '99 than '94. Sure, Armstrong's catch at Ventoux was easy, but how easy would it have been if Pantani was 2 minutes up the road opposed to 25...

So tell us where you see the difference Those aren't the best photos for identifying the difference, but when you watch the '97 and 2000 tours his upper body is larger

He was visibly heavier in 2000

OT, but Flor, you expect to be in a retirement home at age 70?? When I'm 70 I expect to still be riding my bike, traveling and exploring the world. 70 isn't old these days.

If 97 was as close as we came to a level playing field in the EPO era, what does that say about Pantani's performance that year?

I know, but the poster seems to believe such feats are a thing of the past...

If he doubles in 2015 he's one GT away from tying Merckx, that's most definitely motivation

The Giro-Tour double is one thing, but I see no reason that a rider of Contador's class couldn't win the Giro-Vuelta in the same year

Yup, come to America. The UK has nothing on us when it comes to fat slobs gallumping about.

Anyone have a good estimate on Contador's barefoot height? I know he's listed at 5'9, but the listed heights of pro athletes are often exaggerated.

Cyclists breathe through their stomachs. Almost anyone can appear to have a beer gut when they're inhalaling deeply

So no chance he rides a GT next year?

Was wondering the same thing, but didn't want to be rude. I ask about east Africans and he gives me a white Afrikaan. Alrighty then...

Will we ever see East Africans competing in Grand Tours?

Assuming the listed heights and weights are correct, 1.98 to 2.14 PPI is substantial. But, remember it's all about power to weight. We don't know who would have a higher power to weight ratio naturally, and we never will.