The Legends of tomorrow

[Panda Claws]

I watched 1994 Paris - Roubaix live and that was enough to me to choose Tchmil as legend

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn4gzxNQbuM&feature=related

As impressive as that victory might be. (I have not watched it all but it looks like a huge solo effort.) One impressive ride does not make him a legend.

 

[The Hitch]

Contador already is. Even if he loses all his results from last 2 years then he is one of those rare riders to win all 3 gts.

You only have to look at the "rare" feats/achievements to know that some current riders will be legends in years to come. Gilbert - Ardennes triple,

Rebellin as well then.

 

[El Pistolero]

Contador already is. Even if he loses all his results from last 2 years then he is one of those rare riders to win all 3 gts.



Rebellin as well then.

Rebellin is a legend for a different reason,

still kicking ass at age 41

 

[The Hitch]

Rebellin is a legend for a different reason,

still kicking ass at age 41

Thats impressive but he has to be remembered like Gilbert for the amazing Ardennes triple.

 

[El Pistolero]

Thats impressive but he has to be remembered like Gilbert for the amazing Ardennes triple.

Besides his doping fall out at the Olympics, that will be why he is remembered yes. Though Gilbert's year was much better than Rebellin in 2004.

 

[will10]

Though Gilbert's year was much better than Rebellin in 2004.

no-one will remember that.

 

[Panda Claws]

The only reasonable way Gilbert will become a true legend is if he manages to win all five monuments.

Something that is not unrealistic.

 

[Cobblestoned]

In 50 years, when dust settles, and even some leftover VIPs in panicrooms have died from hunger a long time ago, the only thing that will be left from cycling is
Lance Armstrong's face carved out of Mount Rushmore, and perhaps some still existing, unmelted bronze statues of Eddy Merckx spreaded all over Belgium.
Chances are low. You need a statue at least, and then hope for the best.

That golden plate for the extraterrestrials is on its way since 1977. So they will come and only know Eddy as true legend, but keep on wondering about the 5th head carved out of Mount Rushmore that is wearing Oakleys.

 

[Vino attacks everyone]

30 years takes us back to 1981, you're saying Contador is EASILY more legendary than Hinault?

best, and most legendary is two different thing as far as i recon

 

[Mambo95]

In 50 years time Contador and Cavendish will have the achievements to stand out from the crowd.

Freire's three WC's may get attention too.

 

[gustienordic]

Ullrich will probably be remembered if LA is; Zootemelk certainly is remembered and he was 2nd six times.

 

[greenedge]

Cadel will forever be considered a legend in Australia.

Sagan, EBH and a few others ( Shleck ) spring to mind.

 

[Parrulo]

I'm confident he'll put up a good show at the WC in 2014(TT and RR). And if he gets cleared he'll attempt the Tour+ Vuelta double.

indeed and contador already showed interest in the classics(in interviews and such), he will ride the worlds and maybe lombardy this year so thats a start, also imo an on top shape contador is the only cyclist atm that can drop gilbert on one of the L-B-L hills.

ofc this year will be all about getting cleared and doing the tour-vuelta double and maybe winning T-A as thats one of the few big stage races he is missing ( the dauphine and swiss honestly don't matter as much as they are above all preparation races for the tour imo)

so ya contador definitively has the talent to become a true legend, i will also name boonen if he manages to break RDV record of roubaix wins but for that he needs to win next year to equal him otherwise he may never get there

 

[Quixote]

Cadel will forever be considered a legend in Australia.

Sagan, EBH and a few others ( Shleck ) spring to mind.

In Austrailia, Cadel has already reached that status? No doubt. But what do you think he could do to enter the discussion 50 years from now in the general cycling world? Would another TdF do it (at the oldest age ever), or will he need more?
Andy? Do you really think he has a chance at legendary status?
The good thing about this thread is...time will tell. All we have to do is wait until December, 2061 for our verification. Easy, huh.

 

[Kwibus]

indeed and contador already showed interest in the classics(in interviews and such), he will ride the worlds and maybe lombardy this year so thats a start, also imo an on top shape contador is the only cyclist atm that can drop gilbert on one of the L-B-L hills.

ofc this year will be all about getting cleared and doing the tour-vuelta double and maybe winning T-A as thats one of the few big stage races he is missing ( the dauphine and swiss honestly don't matter as much as they are above all preparation races for the tour imo)

so ya contador definitively has the talent to become a true legend, i will also name boonen if he manages to break RDV record of roubaix wins but for that he needs to win next year to equal him otherwise he may never get there

Oh wow. The image of Gilbert and Contador racing up Saint Nicholas is a good one

 

[Arnout]

In Austrailia, Cadel has already reached that status? No doubt. But what do you think he could do to enter the discussion 50 years from now in the general cycling world? Would another TdF do it (at the oldest age ever), or will he need more?
Andy? Do you really think he has a chance at legendary status?
The good thing about this thread is...time will tell. All we have to do is wait until December, 2061 for our verification. Easy, huh.

If he gets second in the Tour without winning any other race he will be remembered as the biggest stage race talent without having won something yes.

 

[Waterloo Sunrise]

If he gets second in the Tour without winning any other race he will be remembered as the biggest stage race talent without having won something yes.

Presumably you meant to quote something about Pandy?

 

[Zam_Olyas]

This guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD7bCBe3d7Y

 

[Kvinto]

This guy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD7bCBe3d7Y

nah, he already is The Legend

 

[Arnout]

Presumably you meant to quote something about Pandy?

Ah yes I guess, apologies.

 

[Anonymous]

Who of the current riders will be remembered as legendary in 30 years...?

Contador
Possibly Cancellara
Cavendish

Gilbert if he keeps going the way there is, the Ardennes treble is superb, but there are a lot of riders won ardennes classics who arent remembered. I think Gilbert needs to do a bit more yet to be remembered in 30+ years time.
Huschovd would be close to that as well along with Boonen

 

[auscyclefan94]

Considering that Evans has been a top rider in both MTN Biking and Road cycling indicates one of the best all round cyclists and probably should become someone who is a 'Legend'.

 

[El Pistolero]

Considering that Evans has been a top rider in both MTN Biking and Road cycling indicates one of the best all round cyclists and probably should become someone who is a 'Legend'.

No, people will remember him for his WC title and his one Tour win.

Considering there's a guy much younger than him who already won 6 GTs and a lot of stage races...

 

[auscyclefan94]

No, people will remember him for his WC title and his one Tour win.

Considering there's a guy much younger than him who already won 6 GTs and a lot of stage races...

I disagree, his acheivements are pretty big in the Cross Country Mountain Biking and then to go across the road and be one of the top riders in the world in that is pretty massive. Being dominant across two disciplines is quite impressive imo.

 

[Anonymous]

I disagree, his acheivements are pretty big in the Cross Country Mountain Biking and then to go across the road and be one of the top riders in the world in that is pretty massive. Being dominant across two disciplines is quite impressive imo.

but, bias aside, will he be remembered in 30 years time as one of the legends of cycling,. doubtful.. he will be in there with the rest of the 1 time tour winners that everyone has forgotten about. He may have done well at mountainbiking, but the vast majority of cycling fans dont know that, and those that do probably cant mention any famous races that he won (i certainly cant).

Evans will be remembered in 30 years like, Stephen Roche is, or Joop Zoetemelk, or Ocana. Remembered by serious cycling fans, or australians, but not a name that drops off the tongue when asked to name "legends"

Legends in my time watching cycling.. Hinault, Indurain, Cippollini, Zabel, Armstrong, Pantani, Kelly, Lemond.

Evans will be in that second division list, with the likes if Jaja, Boonen, the riders some people remember, but most dont straight off.