Wiggins is too lean for this time of year?

[bladerunner]

Bradley Wiggins is leaner than ever for this time of the year [see recent pics below]. He is listed as 69kg on the Sky web-site, the same weight as Cavendish. I'm sure he'll do well in his first few races but I'm not sure if he can sustain it to Le Tour. What do you think?

 

[Froome19]

Sky are one of the most scientifically advanced teams who are constantly monitoring their riders's fitness etc.
Especially with Bradley who I am sure, at 34 understands totally what condition he needs to be in to be competitive at the tour, especially after 2010 Tour. And as he is the team leader and his success (plus cav now) will effectively determine how succesful they will consider their season, I am sure they will be keeping an extra eye on him, so I have no doubt that sky + wiggins know what they're doing and he will reach the tour in top shape.

 

[palmerq]

Sky are one of the most scientifically advanced teams who are constantly monitoring their riders's fitness etc.
Especially with Bradley who I am sure, at 34 understands totally what condition he needs to be in to be competitive at the tour, especially after 2010 Tour. And as he is the team leader and his success (plus cav now) will effectively determine how succesful they will consider their season, I am sure they will be keeping an extra eye on him, so I have no doubt that sky + wiggins know what they're doing and he will reach the tour in top shape.

wiggins cant be 34?? is he?

 

[El Pistolero]

wiggins cant be 34?? is he?

No lol, he's 30/31 or something.

 

[Parrulo]

wiggins cant be 34?? is he?

he isn't. he will turn 32 on the 28th of april

about his weight, i think he is just "fine" staying slim for a guy like him its much better then putting weight during the off season and dropping it again during the early season.

 

[William H]

Wiggins always looks skinny. He looked skinny at the Beijing Olympics when he was 82kg

 

[Christian]

This is my personal favourite from April last year

 

[Fetisoff]

This is my personal favourite from April last year

Damn... You beat me to it...

But to answer the poster - Bradley has always looked anorexic, so he actually looks like a "fat Bradley" right now

 

[Froome19]

wiggins cant be 34?? is he?

Sorry my mistake: but the point still stands that he is experienced and after winning numerous olympic golds + 4th in tour etc. He is experienced enough to understand how to manage his fitness

 

[jens_attacks]

Sky are one of the most scientifically advanced teams who are constantly monitoring their riders's fitness etc.
Especially with Bradley who I am sure, at 34 understands totally what condition he needs to be in to be competitive at the tour, especially after 2010 Tour. And as he is the team leader and his success (plus cav now) will effectively determine how succesful they will consider their season, I am sure they will be keeping an extra eye on him, so I have no doubt that sky + wiggins know what they're doing and he will reach the tour in top shape.

exactly..


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[Bavarianrider]

This is my personal favourite from April last year

I don't get it. What's the purpose of riding Roubaix this super super light?

 

[theyoungest]

I don't get it. What's the purpose of riding Roubaix this super super light?

Yes. he lost all these kilos with Roubaix in mind

 

[Bavarianrider]

Yes. he lost all these kilos with Roubaix in mind

Why does he feel the need too be that light in spring? That's crazy. There's no reason to be that light so early. I mean being this light is laways crazy, but being at this wieght all season long is just flat out scary. And doesn't make any sense. especially when you compete in a race like Roubaix

 

[iZnoGouD]

this approach is bad

what's the point of getting so lean? its not worth
he must be stressed everyday because of his weight..

 

[happychappy]

Why does he feel the need too be that light in spring? That's crazy. There's no reason to be that light so early. I mean being this light is laways crazy, but being at this wieght all season long is just flat out scary. And doesn't make any sense. especially when you compete in a race like Roubaix

People whined at Jan Ullrich for being "fat" in the off season (he certainly wasn't fat). These people can do nothing right can they! Perhaps you forum dwellers should show them how it's done.

 

[happychappy]

this approach is bad

what's the point of getting so lean? its not worth
he must be stressed everyday because of his weight..

The point of maintaining a lean weight in off season is so you don't have to restrict calories in-season. Restricting calories interferes with training/recovery.

 

[Altitude]

People whined at Jan Ullrich for being "fat" in the off season (he certainly wasn't fat). These people can do nothing right can they! Perhaps you forum dwellers should show them how it's done.

Yes he was.

 

[Bavarianrider]

People whined at Jan Ullrich for being "fat" in the off season (he certainly wasn't fat). These people can do nothing right can they! Perhaps you forum dwellers should show them how it's done.

There's a difference between "fat" and being skinny to the max at all the time.

 

[BroDeal]

Sky are one of the most scientifically advanced teams who are constantly monitoring their riders's fitness etc.
Especially with Bradley who I am sure, at 34 understands totally what condition he needs to be in to be competitive at the tour, especially after 2010 Tour. And as he is the team leader and his success (plus cav now) will effectively determine how succesful they will consider their season, I am sure they will be keeping an extra eye on him, so I have no doubt that sky + wiggins know what they're doing and he will reach the tour in top shape.

Yup, just like he did in 2010. Whoops.

 

[Froome19]

Yup, just like he did in 2010. Whoops.

My whole point was to emphasize how he's learnt his mistakes after the 2010 tour (see 2011 season)
Anyway Bradley is very very intense and evidently is all year round focused on keeping right weight and in decent shape. TBH he did get top 3 at paris-nice and so was probably going decently in roubaix.

 

[Galic Ho]

Yup, just like he did in 2010. Whoops.

Making a call like you did in 2010? I can see a repeat of that year on the cards. Would make watching the Tour funny.

 

[williamp78]

Surely he was only in roubaix as support rather than for himself. If i remember correctly he gave his bike to geraint thomas after he punctured. Possibly just before that photo (on arenburg?)

 

[williamp78]

Actually just realised that the picture is of bradley giving geraint his wheel!!

 

[Dr. Maserati]

My whole point was to emphasize how he's learnt his mistakes after the 2010 tour (see 2011 season)
Anyway Bradley is very very intense and evidently is all year round focused on keeping right weight and in decent shape. TBH he did get top 3 at paris-nice and so was probably going decently in roubaix.

Ya, I don't see anything at all wrong with being this lean this time of year.

He had a short off season because he did the Vuelta and managed to keep his weight off and by the looks of things fitness at a high level.

I also agree with the highlighted - he is an intense character, he is probably very fastidious about all aspects. Which previously has worked against him as he became too stressed, but he appears to have grown in to his role. Its good to see him looks fit and motivated.

 

[Poursuivant]

Ya, I don't see anything at all wrong with being this lean this time of year.

He had a short off season because he did the Vuelta and managed to keep his weight off and by the looks of things fitness at a high level.

I also agree with the highlighted - he is an intense character, he is probably very fastidious about all aspects. Which previously has worked against him as he became too stressed, but he appears to have grown in to his role. Its good to see him looks fit and motivated.

Agree with this. Was reading this article before...

m.guardian.co.uk/ms/p/gnm/op/sOixjML8sAeF_ev4Q2pP53Q/view.m?id=15&gid=sport/2012/jan/26/bradley-wiggins-london-2012-tour-defrance&cat=sport

He is talking a good game at least. 2010 seems a distant memory.