Taylor Phinney Discussion Thread

[will10]

I wasn't a fan due to all the hype, but he comes across as a very humble and enthusiastic guy. And he had the maturity to recognise he hadn't work enough in the first few months of his pro career. I just don't want him to be the leader at Roubaix because I still have that small, very small hope in Hushovd. Phinney has time on his side.
Go Phinney! Just try to crash less often

Echo that. Really got himself together from around the Olympics, sorted his TT position and stepped up a couple of notches. Big fan of the guy and wonder how versatile he could be in the future. Didn't expect to see him in the final today, chapeau

 

[RedheadDane]

Echo that. Really got himself together from around the Olympics, sorted his TT position and stepped up a couple of notches. Big fan of the guy and wonder how versatile he could be in the future. Didn't expect to see him in the final today, chapeau

Me neither! Probably due to the reports that he'd quit! But of course, they also said Chavanel had quit...

Love his comment on Twitter regarding the reported abbandon:

"Don't you know me?"

 

[movingtarget]

Great ride for a top 10 finish. He must have taken risks on the descent and rode a TT on the flat.

 

[Lexman]

Great ride for a top 10 finish. He must have taken risks on the descent and rode a TT on the flat.

GVA said Phinney was to lead out Gilbert & GVA but then a gap was created and Phinney used it to power on...

 

[spalco]

GVA said Phinney was to lead out Gilbert & GVA but then a gap was created and Phinney used it to power on...

What's the point of leading out anybody for 7th place (which neither Gilbert nor GVA would have likely taken against Kristoff and Cav anyway)?

Absolutely correct for him to go for it himself there if possible.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

What's the point of leading out anybody for 7th place (which neither Gilbert nor GVA would have likely taken against Kristoff and Cav anyway)?

Absolutely correct for him to go for it himself there if possible.

Besides Phinney is probably the best sprinter of the three anyway. Odd.

 

[Pentacycle]

GVA said Phinney was to lead out Gilbert & GVA but then a gap was created and Phinney used it to power on...

That was only possible due to the lack of domestiques and motivation for a 7th place in the remaining peloton, and the slow pace in the front group. The weather was ideal for his 85kg body, too. Strong ride, but considering the circumstances not totally unexpected.

 

[Kwibus]

My current fave non-Brit rider. An absolute monster, unfussy, hard as nails, massive balls, a respect for the race and the history of the sport, and a great guy too. What's not to like?

This. The guy is earning my respect more and more.

Positive attitude.

 

[Kwibus]

Taylor Phinney ‏@taylorphinney
Also, apparently there were reports that I had abandoned the race today. Don't you guys know me better than that???

This guy has balls obviously, looking forward to P-R

Haha that's just great.

The guy earned a fan during the 2012 season and this year I'm only becoming a bigger fan.

 

[TeoSheva]

maybe Tony Martin age is over..

 

[Afrank]

maybe Tony Martin age is over..

Tony's got a couple more years of good performances in the TT's I would say, but it won't be long before we see Phinney start beating him and winning more and more TT's.

And before long it will be Phinney vs. Durbridge instead of Martin vs. Cancellara.

 

[Afrank]

That's how you win a race! Older news, but too great a ride for it not to be posted.

http://www.steephill.tv/players/720...&dashboard=tour-de-pologne&id=x12keys&yr=2013

 

[therhodeo]

Great win for him. Hopefully he can pull that off in some bigger races in the future.

 

[maxmartin]

he is going to win every major TT race he particapates

 

[will10]

he is going to win every major TT race he particapates

Tony M. says you're wrong.

 

[theyoungest]

Tony M. says you're wrong.

It's inevitable. The Dubai Tour is the benchmark.

 

[manafana]

he rode really well today and the support in bmc team is stronger, people are spilt with he lean towards being more of a stage racer or keep his focus on time trial and winning some classics.

 

[roundabout]

He has shown very little to lean toward stage racing. At 80+ kilos he also doesn't really have the build for it.

 

[maxmartin]

Tony M. says you're wrong.

Martin and Cavendish could be the two biggest loser this season, their time could be over

 

[will10]

Martin and Cavendish could be the two biggest loser this season, their time could be over

Remind me when Malori last beat Martin?

 

[Carols]

Yeah Taylor....Bossing it like a Champ Great effort and win, Chapeau!

 

[Afrank]

Hell yeah! Phinney! Haven't seen the stage yet, looking forward to seeing it.

 

[Oldman]

Hell yeah! Phinney! Haven't seen the stage yet, looking forward to seeing it.

While you're at it, take time to appreciate the budding talent that is Will Routley. We've seen him locally breaking through and the NW aggressive style of racing is suiting him well. This guy will be a GC threat on a bigger stage within 2-3 years. Seriously.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

The winning style is rare, long distance TT'ing, but a few can pull it off on certain parcours.

Chapeau Phinney.

 

[TourOfTexas]

The announcers are reporting that he broke his leg in a crash descending Lookout Mountain in the USA championships.