Puncheur

[Duke_S]

Who is the best/most rounded puncheur currently? Can be classics or stage race finishes.

For a race that finishes on a steep climb, who would be favorite or top 3: eg.
1km @ 20%?
1km @ 15%?
1km @ 10%?

Based on above, what sort of finish can be designed to most suit a specific rider for a victory? eg. Moreno, Sanchez, Dan Martin, etc.

 

[BigMac]

Most likely still Gilbert.

Nice poll, should have been made public though.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Murito

 

[the asian]

On top form 1.Gilbert 2. Purito.

Although you can't really call Purito a puncheur. He's an explosive climber.

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

At 10%, he can be challenged I guess, 15% top shape Murito wins, anything 20% and Murito is invincible.

 

[Arredondo]

If you say +15%, there's only Purito.

10-15%, there's Purito, but also Piti, Betancur, Henao, Martin etc.

Less than 10%, i say you've got Sagan, Kwiat and so on...

Even Cancellara can do well on these kind of finishes.

 

[Netserk]

Cute with Gesink as an option

 

[BigMac]

Cute with Gesink as an option

I'm curious, on who did you vote?

Purito?

 

[Netserk]

I'm curious, on who did you vote?

Purito?

I haven't voted yet

 

[Arredondo]

I'm curious, on who did you vote?

Purito?

Nibbles of course

 

[Arredondo]

Where is Moreno btw..

He's way better than Ulissi, Gesink and Gerrans

 

[hfer07]

With all due respect- but Gilbert should be removed from this poll since he's done nothing over the last 2 years to qualify for it.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Still J-Rod by a distance.
Betancur might be able to challenge in the future.

 

[scholar]

With all due respect- but Gilbert should be removed from this poll since he's done nothing over the last 2 years to qualify for it.

The 2012 Worlds were not only less than two years ago, but also arguably the highest-profile single puncheurs' finish within that period.

 

[jsem94]

Currently it is Purito. Two years ago I would have said Gilbert. Purito was the best at higher gradients even then, but Gilbert was even better at the Cauberg style climbs.

 

[Gloin22]

Still J-Rod by a distance.
Betancur might be able to challenge in the future.

In the future?

Purito doesn't have much left at top, there will be new pretender taking his crown.

And for now I am saying Daniel Martin.

Betancur or Henao next in line.

P.S. Why is Martin not on the list ???

P.S.2. Right now? Purito of course.

 

[Fzotrlool]

Purito by far. Then Moreno.

 

[Race Radio]

.....Purito

 

[Escarabajo]

Cute with Gesink as an option

So Gesink is a better puncheur than Uran?

 

[Wallenquist]

I'm not so sure if Purito will be able to keep his no.1 spot in puncheur category this year, but for now:

1. Purito
2. Moreno
3. Henao
4. Betancur
5. Gerrans

 

[Gloin22]

I'm not so sure if Purito will be able to keep his no.1 spot in puncheur category this year, but for now:

1. Purito
2. Moreno
3. Henao
4. Betancur
5. Gerrans

How? Why? .

 

[Wallenquist]

For me he's good enough on lower slopes. And puncheur is not only the guy who can climb fast on 20% but also challenge sprinters on 4%

 

[Gloin22]

For me he's good enough on lower slopes. And puncheur is not only the guy who can climb fast on 20% but also challenge sprinters on 4%

Fair enough. Gerrans does pack a great sprint indeed, I wouldn't put him Top 5, but hes a very smart rider that knows how to win.

 

[The Hitch]

I remember this post from a few years ago

Uuummm, the only rider in the poll who is listed by his p*ss take nickname, wins hands down.

Take away "p*ss take" and you have your answer.

 

[The Hitch]

Most likely still Gilbert.

To be honest, even if you are going by a mixture of present and past (since clearly Gilbert can't possibly win on present alone), Rebellin probably beats him