https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71yoRDE6XNQDekker_Tifosi said:Mollema started cycling at age 16 or 17. Same story, but he was pretty much at his limit already in 2011 I think. Hasn't improved since then
how about no...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71yoRDE6XNQDekker_Tifosi said:Mollema started cycling at age 16 or 17. Same story, but he was pretty much at his limit already in 2011 I think. Hasn't improved since then
I'm immune to dissapointment, After the tour 07 I used it all up in one huuuge depressionDekker_Tifosi said:You misunderstood, I'm not saying Aru will.
Just saying there's always a chance.
Like I said he joined the big men now. He can climb with them on par.. with the best.
But hype too much and you'll get disappointed sooner or later. Even Contador fans got disappointed in the end![]()
All of us objective viewers knew this. It was only his fanboy/girls that hyped him up to something he is not.SeriousSam said:Looks like uphill sprint specialists like Aru can't climb with the pure climbers (including but not limited to Valverde and Purito) in the real mountains.
He fought hard today and kept Valverde and Rodriguez in his site for much of the climb. Considering this is his first time tackling 2 GT's in a year and that it's the final week he still did great today.SeriousSam said:Looks like uphill sprint specialists like Aru can't climb with the pure climbers (including but not limited to Valverde and Purito) in the real mountains.
Come on,he lost some seconds to two riders who were here with the goal to win La Vuelta and who also have way more experience then him:Valverde and Purito.He's performance in this Vuelta is above expectation from a young guy at his 2nd GT this year.SeriousSam said:Looks like uphill sprint specialists like Aru can't climb with the pure climbers (including but not limited to Valverde and Purito) in the real mountains.
Aru an uphill sprint specialist?SeriousSam said:Looks like uphill sprint specialists like Aru can't climb with the pure climbers (including but not limited to Valverde and Purito) in the real mountains.
All great riders got their haters, that will trollEshnar said:Aru an uphill sprint specialist?Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?
Still think his Monte Grappa performance was even better.Eshnar said:Aru an uphill sprint specialist?Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?
Almost winning a MTT now clear sign of being an uphill sprinter.Dazed and Confused said:Still think his Monte Grappa performance was even better.
Yeah, that was the first thing that i noticed during the Giro, another thing his that he always starts a climb further back in the favourites groups, he's never the first guy to cover early attacks, he always works his way up to the front of the group durning the climb.No_Balls said:Climbing abilities aside. I'm impressed with this young mans tactical sense - always seems to keep his cool and composure. Never overreacts to any situation and keeps on fighting despite losing a little to the big boys. Never any signs of youthful eagerness and his victory the other day was a display of that tactical sense.
A very, very promising youngster.
yes, its pretty remarkable, a 20km uphill sprint.SafeBet said:Almost winning a MTT now clear sign of being an uphill sprinter.
Yes! And he came 2nd 5 days later on the TT to CIMA GRAPPA (after Quintana).Eshnar said:Aru an uphill sprint specialist?Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?
Pink is reserved for Nibali next year.Vino attacks everyone said:He is still a step below people like AC,Froomey, Nibbles and a half step below JRod, and Valverde (when he rides in Spain). Atleast when he is riding his 2nd gt of the year. He has been improving steadily for the last couple of years though, and I bet already next year he will be fighting for pink in Italy![]()
I do want to see a Aru/Nibbles domination next year, but it would make the tour sooo boring to watch.Rollthedice said:Pink is reserved for Nibali next year.
It will be easy for Nibbles in Giro so no problem after for Tour.Vino attacks everyone said:I do want to see a Aru/Nibbles domination next year, but it would make the tour sooo boring to watch.![]()