The Best Cyclist Of the Last 5 Years.

[The Hitch]

Shame this thread is ridiculed because the op only put in 2 riders? COuld be a serious thread if we add Gilbert boonen, Evans, valverde cavendish and Gesink (so the dutchies can vote)

ANyway for me this was alwasy between Cancellara and Contador. FOr a while especially after his epic 2010 season and while he was riding away from everyone on e3 and then rvv in 2011, i thought Cancellara.

But the more i think about it now the clearer the answer shines - The Great One

 

[virandociclista]

1st: Contador, Boonen
2nd: the rest

Agreed, Boonen and Contador one step ahead of the others!

 

[Miburo]

Shame this thread is ridiculed because the op only put in 2 riders? COuld be a serious thread if we add Gilbert boonen, Evans, valverde cavendish and Gesink (so the dutchies can vote)

ANyway for me this was alwasy between Cancellara and Contador. FOr a while especially after his epic 2010 season and while he was riding away from everyone on e3 and then rvv in 2011, i thought Cancellara.

But the more i think about it now the clearer the answer shines - The Great One

I was doubting in putting Gilbert and Boonen in the poll but for me Canc and alberto were just the obvious choices.

Didn't think anyone would question that. But oh boy I was wrong lol

 

[ebandit]

grrrr

worst poll ever.............no option for either my dog or myself

 

[LauraLyn]

worst poll ever.............no option for either my dog or myself

Sorry ebandit, but your dog wasn't interested in the slightest. And even if you were in the running, I'd still have to vote for Marianne Vos - though indeed it would have been a tough choice.

 

[woodenswan]

I vote with Falken: Marianne Vos

In the next few years she will likely show herself to be the best cyclist of all time. She beats Contador and Cancellara hands down.

Some commentators compare her to Eddy Merckx. As a rider, perhaps. But as a person, she comes across as being a class higher than that legend.

my girlfriend is considered by some to be a better qb than Peyton Manning. she has a plush chicken and throws her around marvellously!

 

[Jason_Mercier]

Where's the best cobbles rider of the history?

 

[Netserk]

Boonen:
7 monument victories, and is shared record holder of the two cobbles ones.
WC
Have won the green jersey in TdF, and worn the yellow.
MANY (semi-)classic victories.
Most impressive victories in one year: E-3, RVV, PR and WC

Canc:
4 monument victories, though in 3 different.
4*ITT WC
The active rider with most days in the yellow jersey (?)
Some (semi-) classic victories
Most impressive victories in one year: E-3, RVV, PR and ITT WC

Winner: Boonen

 

[Miburo]

Boonen:
7 monument victories, and is shared record holder of the two cobbles ones.
WC
Have won the green jersey in TdF, and worn the yellow.
MANY (semi-)classic victories.
Most impressive victories in one year: E-3, RVV, PR and WC

Canc:
4 monument victories, though in 3 different.
4*ITT WC
The active rider with most days in the yellow jersey (?)
Some (semi-) classic victories
Most impressive victories in one year: E-3, RVV, PR and ITT WC

Winner: Boonen

learn to read: LAST 5 YEARS

 

[Netserk]

learn to read: LAST 5 YEARS

yes CYCLIST of the last 5 years. That includes Boonen

PS: Boonen is only six months older than Canc

 

[Peccio89]

It's Contador, but i would have at least put Boonen, Gilbert and Evans in that pool.

 

[burning]

yes CYCLIST of the last 5 years. That includes Boonen

PS: Boonen is only six months older than Canc

He won his WC in 2005, It doesnt count in this comparison
And I love that how you ignore Cancellara's Olympic TT win and RR 2nd place
Edit and his 2 monument wins were in 2005 too

 

[Netserk]

He won his WC in 2005, It doesnt count in this comparison
And I love that how you ignore Cancellara's Olympic TT win and RR 2nd place

I forgot about the Olympics, my bad.

But who gives a fvck about 2nd place?

EDIT: Which was a 3rd place

 

[TheRossSeaParty]

1.Contador
2.Boonen
3.Cancellera

If Cancellera used his abilities a little better in the Classics he would be ahead of Boonen, but all those podiums after being the clearly stronger rider says something about the way he uses his head.

 

[Netserk]

And one last thing:
RR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ITT

 

[Angliru]

Boonen won 2009 with some luck, 2008 and 2011 was superb though.

Also take into consideration that during his first dominant period he gave up two great opportunities at consecutive wins at RVV when Devolder won.

 

[vcampbell]

No doubt... Wiggins!

 

[burning]

I forgot about the Olympics, my bad.

But who gives a fvck about 2nd place?

EDIT: Which was a 3rd place

I am pretty sure that Rebellin got disqualifed, I might be wrong though
And I think that an Olympic medal is somewhat special compared to other podiums in other races

 

[Netserk]

Also take into consideration that during his first dominant period he gave up two great opportunities at consecutive wins at RVV when Devolder won.

I still haven't forgiven him for that

A true cannibal should go after the victory himself every time.

 

[LauraLyn]

my girlfriend is considered by some to be a better qb than Peyton Manning. she has a plush chicken and throws her around marvellously!

Lucky guy you are to have such a great girl. And then Peyton Manning no less . . .

But seeing as we're stuck being on topic here, I still have to go with Marianne Vos.

 

[Miburo]

Also take into consideration that during his first dominant period he gave up two great opportunities at consecutive wins at RVV when Devolder won.

That's true though although he never really gave me a great impression at final of those races but you got a point there.

It would have been easier if i included just for the sake of the fanboys but i still think that Canc and Contador are above the rest in the last 5 years.

 

[Yamato]

Marianne Vos

/end thread.

 

[Miburo]

All this stuff brings up an interesting question. Boonen or Canc.

Who is the best cobble rider? lol

 

[burning]

All this stuff brings up an interesting question. Boonen or Canc.

Who is the best cobble rider? lol

Of course Boonen

 

[Netserk]

All this stuff brings up an interesting question. Boonen or Canc.

Who is the best cobble rider? lol

It will get interesting when Canc can win a cobble race, where he isn't solo.