I say these stories are easily debunked. With all this incredible ability they still need to explain Vingegaard’s lack of results before joining Jumbo? If he was as genetically talented as all these claims make out I would expect he have achieved far more by the age of 24 (2021 TdF). I also think he would never have ridden as Roglic’s domestique.Ma Vingegaard knows, it's all down to preparation (no time for back flips in the pool!) Vingegaard's coach Tim Heemskerk spills the beans -
https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...jonas-vingegaards-development-in-recent-years
"We found out that he can still achieve peak powers during training even at the end of matches [races I assume he means]. And even in a three-week competition. That sets him apart from others. It shows almost no decay. In addition, it can also do this at high altitudes and in the heat," he analyses. "And the fact that he succeeds has everything to do with preparation. With long altitude training periods. Jonas works hard for that. These internships abroad provided an extra step. He is now someone who adapts extremely quickly to different circumstances. Those growth margins are becoming smaller, but there is always room for improvement."
(Ok, even with stuffing yourself with 120 g carbs per hour plus ketones plus ice baths etc etc is it really possible, without "rocket fuel", to be just as good on stage 21 as on stage 1?)
The spin seems to be a) blend the world’s most incredible ever aerobic engine with b) what we were told about Armstrong (training and attention to details) and c) what Sky became infamous for (marginal gains)?
I still don’t buy it and neither do I enjoy it.