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CheckMyPecs said:He's also interested in history, technology, economics, politics and weather forecasting.
He really is the Einstein of the modern peloton (not that it's particularly difficult).
It's not because he's smart that he's an engine designer.liamito said:CheckMyPecs said:He's also interested in history, technology, economics, politics and weather forecasting.
He really is the Einstein of the modern peloton (not that it's particularly difficult).
With regard to something like mechanical doping is that a good or a bad thing? When I read or hear about those motor rumours I always have to think about results like his Vuelta TT in Tarazona. Should I blame myself for this? 😐
Relax, man. There's no need for bashing him so heavy. He's no threat to domestic Tour leadership. Magnitude of the hype surrounding Pozzo is limited to expectation he'll once get in the podium mix at a lesser GT. And that isn't exactly something deserving two contemptuous elaboratons, and hardly compareable to the hype surrounding French hopes... throughout decades.Tonton said:We all know that doping discussions don't belong here. Thank you.
IMO, he's just overrated. Settimana Lombarda '11, mountain stage, he was top-5, but way behind Pinot (winner). A few nice performances (well, Ellisonde won on the Angliru - should he be heralded as a GT contender?), he's good, really good. But not THAT good. TdS '15, Pinot was wary of him, letting the other guys in the picture, attacked too late, but still got a gap. Pozzo could be a great stage chaser, but GC wise, no way. In a team, as a dom, he'd be great.
CheckMyPecs said:He's also interested in history, technology, economics, politics and weather forecasting.
He really is the Einstein of the modern peloton (not that it's particularly difficult).
typical scorebord assumptions. I guess you didn't watch the giri he rode then.SafeBet said:I don't think he's so much worse than a couple of years ago honestly.
Take away the last stage (apparently sick) and he would probably be in the top10. His best result in a GT is 5th. Doesn't look like a steep decline to me.
Squirbos_19 said:I'd love to see Pozzo get on the podium, but don't think it's possible. Hopefully he tries something, he's looked good the last few days compared to the other GC riders.
He's been the least visible of the riders in the top 6 by far. I hope he doesn't podium.Squirbos_19 said:I'd love to see Pozzo get on the podium, but don't think it's possible. Hopefully he tries something, he's looked good the last few days compared to the other GC riders.
He once came 5th in a two-man sprintVelolover2 said:Pozzo "Thomson’s Gazelle" Vivo has been impressive in the sprints this year.
I still remember the days when he got dropped by 2 secs in a reduced 6-man sprint in the Giro only considering of climbers.
Roma Maxima! That was a fun edition. :lol:Brullnux said:He once came 5th in a two-man sprintVelolover2 said:Pozzo "Thomson’s Gazelle" Vivo has been impressive in the sprints this year.
I still remember the days when he got dropped by 2 secs in a reduced 6-man sprint in the Giro only considering of climbers.