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Peter Kennaugh is 5 ft 8. Maybe that half inch makes all the differencesimo1733 said:I am sure Wiggins 6'3" would love to ride behind Cavendish 5' 7 1/2"
Peter Kennaugh is 5 ft 8. Maybe that half inch makes all the differencesimo1733 said:I am sure Wiggins 6'3" would love to ride behind Cavendish 5' 7 1/2"
I agree, think he wil go for the team sprint or Keirin in 4 years time.avanti said:No madison in the Olympics currently. I think his best fit would be the team sprint (and possibly the keirin or omnium).
There is no way Cav could ever match the track sprinters, they are completely different animals who focus purely on strength and speed, Cav wouldn't stand a chance. His only hope would be the TP or the omnium.Pricey_sky said:I agree, think he wil go for the team sprint or Keirin in 4 years time.
It depends on how much he wants it. It's obvious he has that fantastic change of gears in the sprint but he would need to put abit more muscle on to be really competitive in the track sprints. That of course would mean his recent attitude of losing weight to be more competetive over the hilly parcours would be out the window.woodie said:There is no way Cav could ever match the track sprinters, they are completely different animals who focus purely on strength and speed, Cav wouldn't stand a chance. His only hope would be the TP or the omnium.
If Cav wanted to be a track sprinter he would have to give up road racing for at least 2 years to build the required muscle by spending time in the gym and dedicating himself to track work while also sacrificing all his endurance to develop the pure speed, and even then it probably wouldn't work.Pricey_sky said:It depends on how much he wants it. It's obvious he has that fantastic change of gears in the sprint but he would need to put abit more muscle on to be really competitive in the track sprints. That of course would mean his recent attitude of losing weight to be more competetive over the hilly parcours would be out the window.
He may even have to just concentrate on the early GT sprints and not even attempt to get over the big mountains later in the GT's if he wanted track sprinting that much.
Shouldn't he have Merckx's record before Rio?King Boonen said:I'm pretty sure Cav is just getting caught in the hype and is really disappointed to again miss out on a medal. Would he really give up the chance of breaking Merckx's record for TDF stage wins to ride track? I have massive doubts.
I/2 an inch doesn't make any difference but 7 inches certainly does which is why Wiggins wanted Christian Knees in the Tour squad.Four Winds said:Peter Kennaugh is 5 ft 8. Maybe that half inch makes all the difference![]()
12 to go, he could wrap that up in two tours given the right opportunity, i.e. if he changes teamsTei6chai said:Shouldn't he have Merckx's record before Rio?
Yes, and Sky should be happy to let him go now for a couple of years in exchange for returning in 2015. 2008-2011 he had a 5wins/Tour record, let him go somewhere with full support to get back to that sort of return rate plus free up two domestique places for Wiggins/Froome. Then he comes back in 2015 and has a lighter road season building to 2016 for the omnium.JimmyFingers said:12 to go, he could wrap that up in two tours given the right opportunity, i.e. if he changes teams
During that chat on Sky Sports News, he said - after announcing his desire to go back to track to get a gold medal - that he intends to race the TdFs between now and Rio. He did specify he's going to track as the Rio Road Race won't suit him.King Boonen said:I'm pretty sure Cav is just getting caught in the hype and is really disappointed to again miss out on a medal. Would he really give up the chance of breaking Merckx's record for TDF stage wins to ride track? I have massive doubts.
Should, but we'll have to see. Younger sprinters coming through and all that.Tei6chai said:Shouldn't he have Merckx's record before Rio?
Still plenty to go round. For a start he can have the ones back he lent to GreipelKing Boonen said:Should, but we'll have to see. Younger sprinters coming through and all that.
Agree with this. As an analogy, Mo Farah finished the 10k on Saturday night with a great sprint in the final lap that burnt off the rest of the field - he's clearly got the best kick of the 10,000 metre runners. So do you think if he changed his training he might take on the Jamaican chap in the 100 metres sprint next time around?woodie said:If Cav wanted to be a track sprinter he would have to give up road racing for at least 2 years to build the required muscle by spending time in the gym and dedicating himself to track work while also sacrificing all his endurance to develop the pure speed, and even then it probably wouldn't work.
While road riders can generally slip into track endurance events such as the pursuit, points race, madison and so forth they couldn't do it for the sprints, and even the enduro's are spending a couple of months on the track before worlds and Olympics to get ready.
Road sprinting and track sprinting are completely different and there has to be a decision to do one or the other. I saw Mark Renshaw race against national level aussie track sprinters and when they kicked he was no where, even though he is one of the top ten road sprinters in the world.
I suggest you do some reading on the different training and energy systems needed for road and track sprinters. Cav's only chance on the track is the TP or the omnium
Inner Ringargyllflyer said:Just seen this tweet from disgraced ex Sky TV presenter Richard Keys, posted at midday:
"Remember where you heard this 1st - Mark Cavendish will announce he's leaving Team Sky shortly - and he won't be alone."
He won't be alone ... Bernie will follow him to wherever he goes.argyllflyer said:Just seen this tweet from disgraced ex Sky TV presenter Richard Keys, posted at midday:
"Remember where you heard this 1st - Mark Cavendish will announce he's leaving Team Sky shortly - and he won't be alone."
Good move for all parties. Uran and Henao into this years Tour teamCatwhoorg said:He won't be alone ... Bernie will follow him to wherever he goes.
That much is no surprise.
Froome? Boasson Hagen?argyllflyer said:Just seen this tweet from disgraced ex Sky TV presenter Richard Keys, posted at midday:
"Remember where you heard this 1st - Mark Cavendish will announce he's leaving Team Sky shortly - and he won't be alone."
EBH would have to be mad to go now. Without Cav in the team he basically has a free role!Arnout said:Froome? Boasson Hagen?
Well, we'll just have to wait and see I guess. More importantly, where will Cavendish go?
Which could only mean Froome. Both Cav and Froome are under big contracts. Big £££££ coming to Sky in compensation and saved wages if true!argyllflyer said:Considering who posted the tweet (Keys) I'd have thought his cryptic clue was in reference to one of the other big British riders...
RownhamHill said:Agree with this. As an analogy, Mo Farah finished the 10k on Saturday night with a great sprint in the final lap that burnt off the rest of the field - he's clearly got the best kick of the 10,000 metre runners. So do you think if he changed his training he might take on the Jamaican chap in the 100 metres sprint next time around?