Well the question was specifically about VO2max.
Sure transforming one’s body also affects VO2 Max. You could weigh the same but if your muscles have become more lean your ability process oxygen changes.
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Well the question was specifically about VO2max.
I want to know his VO2 max. He will win a lot of gt's because he is probably the best time trialist of all times with less than 65 kg (probably better than contador)
Interesting. In an earlier article from last year, posted here in the thread, it was 82. I'm not exactly an expert, so i don't know which number is likely to be more correct or if one doesn't exclude the other and which things (other than weight) could explain those differences.This article states he has a VO2max of 85-87.
http://www.sport.be/cycling/nl/nieuws/article.html?Article_ID=866481
Well, he was asking about TDF winners. Of the riders you mentioned, only Pantani won TDF and he was taller than Evenepoel.Plenty of small Grand Tour Winners - Pantani, Quintana, Di Luca, Cunego, Simoni, Heras, Berzin. Though it does seem to be a more recent trend, in line with rapidly decreasing TT miles. Evenepoel isn't 'that' small.
2 things about VO2 maxI think those numbers should be taken with a grain of salt. I once saw somebody write the following very wise thing about a high VO2_max value:
It's a necessary ticket to elite cycling but not the best determinant for performance when you've got there.
He was 1cm taller, but significantly lighter. I know he asked about the TDF, that's why I specifically stated other GC had been won by people of similar size, to show that size is not a barrier to success.Well, he was asking about TDF winners. Of the riders you mentioned, only Pantani won TDF and he was taller than Evenepoel.
What about Carlos Sastre, don’t have the stats but he seemed pretty shortWell, he was asking about TDF winners. Of the riders you mentioned, only Pantani won TDF and he was taller than Evenepoel.
Listed as 173.What about Carlos Sastre, don’t have the stats but he seemed pretty short
I think Evenepoel shares some physical traits with Campenaerts in that regard, who also is just 1m73. I remember Campenaerts was able to push 100w less and still beat Wiggins comfortably in his World Hour Record attempt. Being Aero definitely helps.Listed as 173.
Evenepoel seems to have wider shoulders than hips which helps being aero I think. And it's typically the super lanky climbers who just eat wind on a TT bike.
Altitude too tho.I think Evenepoel shares some physical traits with Campenaerts in that regard, who also is just 1m73. I remember Campenaerts was able to push 100w less and still beat Wiggins comfortably in his World Hour Record attempt. Being Aero definitely helps.
Should we consider Evenepoel as the top favourite for the WC ITT if he maintains his current form? When I look at his TT results earlier this year, I don't that see that many threats. Roglic could top him if he finds his top form, but who else? Dumoulin and Van Aert will not take part. I guess Rohan Dennis won't hit top form this season either. He has already beaten Campenaerts (national championships), Küng, Asgreen, Affini and Ganna (EC). Who is left to challenge him on a hilly course? Alaphilippe? Thomas? Porte? Uran? Will these guys even ride the ITT?
The ITT is a major goal for Thomas:Should we consider Evenepoel as the top favourite for the WC ITT if he maintains his current form? When I look at his TT results earlier this year, I don't that see that many threats. Roglic could top him if he finds his top form, but who else? Dumoulin and Van Aert will not take part. I guess Rohan Dennis won't hit top form this season either. He has already beaten Campenaerts (national championships), Küng, Asgreen, Affini and Ganna (EC). Who is left to challenge him on a hilly course? Alaphilippe? Thomas? Porte? Uran? Will these guys even ride the ITT?
How humiliating that will be for Thomas, getting his ass kicked by a 19 year old!The ITT is a major goal for Thomas:
https://road.cc/content/news/265073-geraint-thomas-aims-world-championship-time-trial-glory
I don't think Thomas will win tbh. Evenepoel and Roglic are better on paper...How humiliating that will be for Thomas, getting his ass kicked by a 19 year old!
(I kid, i kid)
Evenepoel has a chance of winning, regardless.Roglic will be tired from the vuelta so I really think he has a chance of winning because this WC is going to miss some tough opponents. Is beyond me, thinking in a teenager as world champion specially in time trials.
Why would Evenepoel be better on paper? Because he won the EC ITT against a B-tier field, over a 23km flat course?I don't think Thomas will win tbh. Evenepoel and Roglic are better on paper...
edit: forgot about Campenaerts. Him, too.
So you know what the race is going to look like even before the start?! Interesting..I don't think Thomas will win tbh. Evenepoel and Roglic are better on paper...
edit: forgot about Campenaerts. Him, too.
Evenepoel has a chance of winning, regardless.
The 2019 Vuelta is a joke, even by Vuelta standards. The ITT will decide the overall winner, most likely... I don't think Roglic will be too tired.
Why would Evenepoel be better on paper? Because he won the EC ITT against a B-tier field, over a 23km flat course?
I think he has a shot at a top 5, with Thomas, Roglic and Campenaerts likely better on this longer course. Campenaerts knows this might be his only shot without Dumoulin, Van Aert, Froome and Dennis not in the best state of mind. But i wouldn't be surprised if the course proves to be too hard for Evenepoel yet, and finishes well outside of the top 10.
I read last week that Campenaerts needed a top 8 in order to be able to go. I assume he will want to go. Should be rested by now.Important nuance: Evenepoel didn't just win the EC ITT, he crushed everyone. And on a course that normally doesn't favour him very well.
Maybe pacing might pose a bit of a problem on a 54km course since he hasn't done any of such length, but apart from that, the rolling terrain is good for him and he has a huge engine. I fully expect him on the podium now that so many guys are absent or not in top shape.
Btw, is Campenaerts even back at it? I remember reading a while ago that he even was in doubt about riding the Worlds ITT.
I read last week that Campenaerts needed a top 8 in order to be able to go. I assume he will want to go. Should be rested by now.
Or he doesn't want to risk anything and be in the best possible shape going into the WC.Ah yes, but it's kinda weird he isn't doing the Vuelta if he's in good shape.