Question What's the best way winning GC?

[AmRacer]

It has been discussed what's the best way winning GC. Suck wheels and Stomp, TT excellence, Long range attacks.
Let's have a vote and discussion.

 

[scribers]

Climbing win + ITT confirmation

 

[Netserk]

Champions win races in the TTs.

 

[EddyMazzoleni]

The "gain 5 minutes in the brake and then have your two stronger teammates fight with each other for the win until your DS decides to give you the victory" option is missing

 

[Netserk]

The "gain 5 minutes in the brake and then have your two stronger teammates fight with each other for the win until your DS decides to give you the victory" option is missing

Long range attack.

 

[scribers]

I think a poll about the worst way to win GC might be more telling

 

[scribers]

Here’s a piece of trivia I have no answer ready for:

Name the most recent rider to win a GC from a long range attack that the peloton could not chase down. (Floyd Landis doesn’t count)

 

[bNator]

Here’s a piece of trivia I have no answer ready for:

Name the most recent rider to win a GC from a long range attack that the peloton could not chase down. (Floyd Landis doesn’t count)

Froome, Giro 2018

 

[RedheadDane]

I don't care! Just give me some fun racing.

Also depends on the race, of course. I would definitely be a little confused if Vingegaard tries to win T-A in an ITT.

 

[AmRacer]

I don't care! Just give me some fun racing.

Also depends on the race, of course. I would definitely be a little confused if Vingegaard tries to win T-A in an ITT.

Cast your vote on the last option.

 

[AmRacer]

Bernal TdF and Carapaz Giro are both more recent.

Didn't Bernal had long range attack at his Giro win?

 

[Samamba]

Hiring farmers to block roads and keep police busy so you only have to win a 5km TT.

 

[scribers]

Hiring farmers to block roads and keep police busy so you only have to win a 5km TT.

I can’t believe I never thought of this!

 

[Berniece]

Climbing win + ITT confirmation

This. Just all-round riders that are entertaining to watch.

 

[bNator]

Bernal TdF and Carapaz Giro are both more recent.

They are but none of them is a proper long range attack…

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Where's the "being more popular on Twitter" option?

 

[Cookster15]

It has been discussed what's the best way winning GC. Suck wheels and Stomp, TT excellence, Long range attacks.
Let's have a vote and discussion.

It depends upon if you are a fan or a rider. For riders the best way to win is based upon their strengths. Sometimes that can mean sucking wheels and winning in a TT. Not popular with fans who think cycling is purely entertainment and ignore the physical demands of the sport.

 

[houtdffan]

Here’s a piece of trivia I have no answer ready for:

Name the most recent rider to win a GC from a long range attack that the peloton could not chase down. (Floyd Landis doesn’t count)

Remco Poland 2020

 

[houtdffan]

Didn't Bernal had long range attack at his Giro win?

Bernal's wasnt a long range attack at the 2019 TDF. He attacked and immediately a landslide blocked the Iseran

 

[scribers]

Running to the finish line without a bike is pretty cool way to win too

 

[RedheadDane]

Bernal's wasnt a long range attack at the 2019 TDF. He attacked and immediately a landslide blocked the Iseran

So, "having a landslide interrupt the race" is also an option?

 

[Froome]

Personally i prefer riders winning with long range attacks, so i support riders who do this.

 

[DNP-Old]

Bernal's wasnt a long range attack at the 2019 TDF. He attacked and immediately a landslide blocked the Iseran

Which he did not know at the time of attacking, therefore, it was long range.

 

[CyclistAbi]

I like to see intelligence and usage of wide verity of skills. As this option is not listed in the poll i won't vote this time.

 

[EddyMazzoleni]

Long range attack.

Jokes aside, i actually voted long range attacks, but i don't consider going in a break like Kuss, Pereiro or Arroyo (well he didn't win, but podiumed) log range attacks. I was thinking of something like Contador at Fuente De or Roglic at Lagos. Quintana at Aràmon Formigal is borderline