Recent content by Cookster15

Weather again. A spring curse. I am guessing race organizers routinely plan for an alternative route in the case of such weather?

Impressive early season form for Vingo. Huge GC lead. He will be in top shape for the Giro.

He's in amazing form, looking good for the Giro.

Feeling sorry for Del Toro. This kid has taken his mantle. Doesn't turn 20 until late September.

Seixas's quote translated for non French speakers:

Probably just means Pogacar was holding back today - as suggested by others.

Another dominant ride from Pogi - no surprise. But I think we have to lift our expectations of 19 year old Paul Seixas. He has been pulling out these rides since last year's European champs.

Thanks for that. Always been my view - also on the omerta (why rivals don't complain). Interesting that some are claiming Seixas is 'legit' [whatever "legit means?]. But maybe the legit rider shows that Pogacar isn't using a motor as gets brought up here after some of Pog's wins. The bigger...

I don't think anyone can say he was overhyped as of today.

TTT is only 23km. But there is only one MTF. So the TTT could also be decisive in the final outcome? How do we read stage 4? The final climb to Uchon is 8km @4.5% but the max gradient is 16%?

I think most here could better advise you on how to lose weight ? :) . Seems your fast metabolism is your challenge. I would say the better and healthier way to gain weight is to add lean muscle rather than look at your caloric count which might also overlook the quality of food you put in your...

Yes, you are right. I think he will have no problems on the dirt. Good catch. Another reason to keep an eye on this guy.

No it wouldn't. Would be a PR disaster and dig up all the skeletons of Armstrong. But isn't prevention better than cure? Why would the UCI ever risk this? Motors goes way beyond anything seen with Armstrong. Wheel turns back to conspiracies. And the UCI can't control everything in the sport. On...

But not sure if that's what the video shows? I see a big effort when he attacks on the steepest section of the climb (>15%). And yet the gap was just 10 seconds at the end despite all that grimacing with motor assistance? Is Pog also an accomplished actor now? This is the theme of the OP. For...

Like I said I saw nothing that wrong. If you are much stronger that can happen (not breathe hard). He won by 10 seconds from Vauquelin and Pidcock. Interesting they can tune motors so you don't win by too much? Pog was obviously at his limits else why was he constantly looking over his shoulder...