wasted talents

[Midnightfright]

To quote what he himself says, if it's raining he won't train, unless it rains four days in a row, in which case he might use the trainer. He likes croissants for breakfast, so he'll have half a dozen of them if he wants.

He really doesn't like physical contact in the peloton, so he stays right at the back with the result that he is almost always caught out if there are echelons formed. I believe it was Cyril Guimard who said Moncoutié has one of the biggest 'motors' in cycling today. It shows, when he decides to ride hard he usually does very well. He even came 5th in a TT I believe, though it had some climbs. can't remember which race it was or when. Sorry.

thats excellent I love it

 

[Fus087]

I'd say if Moncoutie is fine with his career as it is, let him do it. A waste of talent maybe, but one he chose himself.
Not everybody has to be a hyper-professional.

 

[mulletCobra]

To quote what he himself says, if it's raining he won't train, unless it rains four days in a row, in which case he might use the trainer. He likes croissants for breakfast, so he'll have half a dozen of them if he wants.

He really doesn't like physical contact in the peloton, so he stays right at the back with the result that he is almost always caught out if there are echelons formed. I believe it was Cyril Guimard who said Moncoutié has one of the biggest 'motors' in cycling today. It shows, when he decides to ride hard he usually does very well. He even came 5th in a TT I believe, though it had some climbs. can't remember which race it was or when. Sorry.

This is exactly why I love Moncoutie. When he puts his mind to something, he does it though. He wanted to win the KOM at the Vuelta and did exactly that. I'm sure he could accomplish more.. but maybe he would be as content and pleasant?

 

[Midnightfright]

This is exactly why I love Moncoutie. When he puts his mind to something, he does it though. He wanted to win the KOM at the Vuelta and did exactly that. I'm sure he could accomplish more.. but maybe he would be as content and pleasant?

ruts exactly the same as me. Why should he follow in everyone else's footsteps. He's enjoying his caeerer and its has been relativity successful

 

[Damiano Machiavelli]

This is exactly why I love Moncoutie. When he puts his mind to something, he does it though. He wanted to win the KOM at the Vuelta and did exactly that. I'm sure he could accomplish more.. but maybe he would be as content and pleasant?

Andy Schleck appears to be using the same plan.

 

[jsem94]

Andy Schleck appears to be using the same plan.