aggressive rider in the peloton!

[BeachBum]

I voted for Tommy V.

Part of the reason that Barta has to attack all the time for NetApp is that Cozza isn't able to race. Cozza was the designated 'get your face on TV' guy when he was on Garmin.

 

[damookman]

Poll needs Txurruka

Hey guys,

I am glad that I was not the only one who also voted for Amets Txurruka.

-damookman

P.S Long time lurker, only now gathering courage to post.

 

[boomcie]

Hey guys,

I am glad that I was not the only one who also voted for Amets Txurruka.

-damookman

P.S Long time lurker, only now gathering courage to post.

Why do you need courage for that? I must be so brave.

 

[Motion]

for past 10 years - Vino
Remember TDF 2003? Paris-Nice 2005?
Massive

This year will see
Now Tommy

 

[veganrob]

Had to go with Tommy V. Smart, aggressive. While Vino is equal or more of attacker I subtracted a point because he is also insane.

 

[sulgpallur]

contador always attacks when has some legs?

 

[VeloCity]

Maybe not so much in the traditional attacking sense, but Peter Sagan seems to be a pretty aggressive rider.

There's also Rodriguez on Katusha, he's not afraid to attack. Sanchez, Nibali too. Tough to pick "the" most aggressive.

 

[DenisMenchov]

Too bad we don`t have people like Floyd Landis (stage 17 2006 TDF) or Pantani in 1998, anymore.

 

[boomcie]

contador always attacks when has some legs?

 

[jens_attacks]

Too bad we don`t have people like Floyd Landis (stage 17 2006 TDF) or Pantani in 1998, anymore.

mostly will disagree with me arguing medical assistance blablabla.i still think it's possible but there's a lot of tactics and a lot of cowards nowadays.so thanks god for rujano,he is the only one capable of some il pirata-like attacks(i have to rewatch soon colle delle finestre 2011).
riders attacking just on the last climb of the day is one of the biggest disappointments in this sport.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

mostly will disagree with me arguing medical assistance blablabla.i still think it's possible but there's a lot of tactics and a lot of cowards nowadays.so thanks god for rujano,he is the only one capable of some il pirata-like attacks(i have to rewatch soon colle delle finestre 2011).
riders attacking just on the last climb of the day is one of the biggest disappointments in this sport.

That was part of what made that Gardeccia stage so good though - both the breakaway (with the attack of Garzelli, followed by Nieve, then Bakelandts, and the duo Sella/di Luca) and the heads of state (with the attacks of Rodríguez and Arroyo) had split it up as early as the Passo Giau. You then had both Nibali (on the way down Giau) and Arroyo (at the base of Fedaia) attacking long before Contador launched his exploratory expedition.

The problem is that now, other contenders aren't really content to let a rival contender get up the road early on even if they're likely to be pulled back long before it matters (Sastre's doomed attempt to get back into the GC mix on the Pau stage last year excepted, that was brave but everybody knew he had no chance, including him). It's not just that riders are too cowardly to make those attacks (though many undoubtedly are) - it's that there are too many GC contenders who rely on not letting those guys get away until the final climb. Especially with the UCI's points system putting more and more emphasis on placements, which only multiplies the amount of people prepared to sabotage any breaks in order to save 7th place (Garmin chasing the break down in that same Pau stage last year to stop Plaza and Horner threatening Ryder Hesjedal's 10th place was particularly depressing). Which in turn makes it increasingly pointless for the attacking riders to launch off the front three climbs from the end of the day like they're José Manuel Fuente or something - because instead of a handful of guys trying to control them, they'll have a whole group of teams working to sabotage the attack.

 

[Poursuivant]

I'd say Vino, but prefer Voeckler.

 

[Angliru]

Soler is always attacking in the mountains. He deserves a mention as does Fabio Duarte who in the short time of his return racing in Europe was always attacking.

 

[Angliru]

I think Alberto Contador should get a nod as the most aggressive rider. It's true he doesn't contest sprints, but shows a type of "If I didn't beat you on the climb, I don't want the stage" attitude. Nonetheless, when you look at how far out he attacks from, and how often it's pretty impressive.

I figured Contador was a given.