Dekker_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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71yoRDE6XNQ
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Dekker_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
Dekker_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
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.
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.
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? Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?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.
Eshnar said:Aru an uphill sprint specialist? Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?
Eshnar said:Aru an uphill sprint specialist? Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?
Dazed and Confused said:Still think his Monte Grappa performance was even better.
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.
SafeBet said:Almost winning a MTT now clear sign of being an uphill sprinter.
Eshnar said:Aru an uphill sprint specialist? Didn't he win at Montecampione? Like, 20 kms at 7.5% isn't a real mountain?
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
Rollthedice said:Pink is reserved for Nibali next year.
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.