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apparently quintana just doesn't have it anymore. I don't think he has some issues with professional ethic, determination or something, but body simply does not respond.
indeed, though his 2016 tour level basically seems cosmic compared to where he is now. back then quintana was very solid having been able to keep fairly good form throughout the whole tour. yes, he wasn't flying like in 2013 and 2015, but still was reasonably competitive. for sure nairo was relentlessly and, in my opition, undeservedly criticized at that time for not riding agressively enough as way too many people wanted him to replace froome at the top of the tour while he really used to be the biggest threat...AlexNYC said:The Tour in 2016 was the first time he looked bad while riding GC in any kind of race. It was a minor miracle he managed to podium. I’d be very interested to find out what his real problem is. It is baffling that he declined so quickly while still being so young. Was it lack of discipline? Too much attention at home? I’ve no idea, but at the kind of level he was at, it really only takes small physiological changes to look mundane.
It’s very strange to see riders that, while great in certain disciplines, were never close to his level in 1 and 3 week races, suddenly look much better than him while being 5 or more years older.
apparently quintana just doesn't have it anymore. I don't think he has some issues with professional ethic, determination or something, but body simply does not respond.