He had to retire from racing because of Heart Issues have to think that this unfortunately related
He had to retire from racing because of Heart Issues have to think that this unfortunately related
- Apr 12, 2015
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RIP! Poor guy should have stayed twice as long on this earth.
According to cyclingnews, he suffered from cardiac arrhythmia in the last years of his cycling career as a rider. Must have been a factor.
As you mentioned, it's nearly impossible for a young-ish guy in great shape to suffer from a heart attack.
According to cyclingnews, he suffered from cardiac arrhythmia in the last years of his cycling career as a rider. Must have been a factor.
As you mentioned, it's nearly impossible for a young-ish guy in great shape to suffer from a heart attack.
- Sep 27, 2017
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No, it’s really not...being fit and being healthy are not the same thing always.
Just shocking news, always seemed such a passionate and funny guy, full of life. RIP.
- Jun 7, 2011
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- Jul 10, 2014
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I loved to listen to his interviews, always seemed so cheerful. RIP mate.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxSamarw1is
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOyH5PHcafo
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- Apr 16, 2009
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Might have an effect on Bernal!
https://www.revistamundociclistico....ejores-recuerdos-en-este-deporte-egan-bernal/
https://www.revistamundociclistico....ejores-recuerdos-en-este-deporte-egan-bernal/
- Jul 12, 2012
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What does it say?
I’d have thought it will have an effect on many riders who’ve worked closely with him over the past few years.
He seemed a genuinely good guy, who had time for anyone.
- May 5, 2010
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What strikes me the most - looking at the pictures - is how young he looked. If someone had shown me a picture of this guy, and I didn't know who he was, telling me he was in his early 30es, I'd probably have believed them.
Then there's this weird feeling I get whenever I see pictures of someone who has died; like looking at an echo.
Then there's this weird feeling I get whenever I see pictures of someone who has died; like looking at an echo.
- Apr 16, 2009
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That he was very nice guy and he was very close to him. I think he was his personal coach.
Admittedly didn't know Portal all that much, but reading about him he had strong and positive influence on Team INEOS and in general on professional cycling. Respect and my condolences.
- Mar 13, 2015
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Heartfelt tribute by Richie Porte
View: https://twitter.com/itvcycling/status/1236662260099166210?s=20
Riders who worked with Nico Portal say he was a magnificent DS..the best of the best and one of the main reasons for SKY's success..very intelligent, calm and supportive
View: https://twitter.com/itvcycling/status/1236662260099166210?s=20
Riders who worked with Nico Portal say he was a magnificent DS..the best of the best and one of the main reasons for SKY's success..very intelligent, calm and supportive
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Congratulations to INEOS and Team INEOS, who have always led the way as the most socially aware and responsible team, for stepping up and helping to fill the dire need for vast quantities of hand sanitizer to assist in the fight against this virus as well as doing their bit to assist the NHS. That's why they are Champions, one and all.
Brailsford has always lacked self-awareness, so this statement should be no surprise. Still, quite funny to see the man who set up a cycling team with the sole objective of winning the Tour, and for about five years act as if he didn't care about any other race, now say that cycling depends too much on the Tour de France (!).
www.bbc.co.uk
Sir Dave Brailsford says cycling should modernise to end Tour de France reliance
Cycling should modernise its business model to end its reliance on the Tour de France in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, says Sir Dave Brailsford.
www.bbc.co.uk
Yes, long live INEOS and all these wonderful corporations who profit from the destruction of the planet, suddenly becoming 'ethical' when they realise that there is money to be made or a brand image to be improved.
Glory to ethical capitalism!
- Feb 18, 2015
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Yeah it's weird. I completely agree with him, but I agree with him for many of the reasons for which I also dislike his team. Like yeah Sir Brailsford, maybe teams should indeed stop signing guys who could win lots of races but are instead all stockpiled in one team for one race, because that's the only race the teams care about. But first let's think of who actually does that.Brailsford has always lacked self-awareness, so this statement should be no surprise. Still, quite funny to see the man who set up a cycling team with the sole objective of winning the Tour, and for about five years act as if he didn't care about any other race, now say that cycling depends too much on the Tour de France (!).
Sir Dave Brailsford says cycling should modernise to end Tour de France reliance
Cycling should modernise its business model to end its reliance on the Tour de France in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, says Sir Dave Brailsford.
Jumbo-Visma. podium in every GT in 2019 (not even Sky did that. and signing Dumoulin (GT winner) for 2020
Kruijswijk, Roglic, Dumo, Van Aert
vs
Froome (unknown form), Thomas, Bernal, Kwiato
Kruijswijk, Roglic, Dumo, Van Aert
vs
Froome (unknown form), Thomas, Bernal, Kwiato
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