Arkea having a fine start to the season. They have a collection of very talented leaders who all have had a rough period in their careers and all feel like they have a point to prove. If that goes right - and so far it is - a team can create a very good, us against the world, atmosphere.
that was in a different league to Richie’s annual walloping of the field on Willunga. maybe he is too fit too early.
- Apr 19, 2014
- 2,519
- 231
- 11,880
It is the Tour de La Provence, much easier to give a helping hand in a "sh*tty small race". Lets wait for some real targets of the season before we come to that conclusion.
Ventoux is in a different league to Willunga. Other than that both are examples of too fit, too early in a race too small
- Sep 11, 2016
- 2,624
- 2,739
- 17,180
An awesome performance by Quintana - Thought his stage win at the 2019 at the TDF was the best attack in the race - Doubt he can win another GT, BUT he is an important rider for any team because he can still win GT stages which are worth their weight in gold.
He definitely does. Looks crazy fit.
I knew Quintana was on fire when I saw his average speed at the Colombian nationals TT. Hoping he'll "peak all season" or at least until the Olympics. 2012 Wiggo-style.
- Feb 20, 2012
- 53,905
- 44,288
- 28,180
Isn't the Colombian nats ITT a flat ITT on high altitude? Cause that would certainly affect the average speeds.
Even if it is early... that performance was very promising for the rest of this year.
The start of the season is important or otherwise you are playing catch up. Even if you intend to peak for certain races. That is easier said than done to execute.
So this was very good.
The start of the season is important or otherwise you are playing catch up. Even if you intend to peak for certain races. That is easier said than done to execute.
So this was very good.
- Feb 20, 2012
- 53,905
- 44,288
- 28,180
- Feb 20, 2012
- 53,905
- 44,288
- 28,180
Wait so that's actually from Strava and not some BS calculation that ignores everything including tailwind?
- Jul 24, 2016
- 2,267
- 457
- 6,580
Nairo is looking lean and mean. Looks like the move away from Movistar has done him good. It's early in the year, so maybe it's hard to speculate about the other riders. I wouldn't worry about Pinot here. He's looking decent, ready for continuing gains in form later on. Last year, maybe he came into the TDF peaking just a bit early(?) . . . Eddie Dunbar is impressive. Also, Sepp Kuss is looking much better early on than he usually does. Also, Vlasov has followed up his strong ride from yesterday with another good one today. Carthy is looking strong, too.
- Jun 7, 2010
- 19,196
- 3,092
- 28,180
I don't think Pantani ever did a race that finished at Chalet Reynard so his quoted time is on route to the top, right?
- Feb 20, 2012
- 53,905
- 44,288
- 28,180
- Apr 16, 2009
- 17,599
- 6,854
- 28,180
He probably wanted to make an statement after all that happened last year, and in the process broke a record.
- Jul 12, 2012
- 8,975
- 591
- 19,080
He probably wanted to make an statement after all that happened last year, and in the process broke a record.
There’s making a statement, and there’s obliterating everyone in the first race of the year.
Great ride, interesting if he can continue this form throughout the year.
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