|
Other Races 2017
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 26-05-2017 10:12
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Phil confirmed to ride Tour. Great news! |
| |
|
|
| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 26-05-2017 12:31
|
Directeur Sportif
Posts: 11677
Joined: 27-07-2015
PCM$: 1861.50
|
Gilbert actually stopped to take photos with fans midway through the stage 
https://t.co/pQFp9BtJNQ
|
| |
|
|
| Paul23 |
Posted on 26-05-2017 12:35
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 4411
Joined: 10-08-2011
PCM$: 400.00
|
What a cool guy. He really grew on me since 2009.
|
| |
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 25-11-2024 08:03
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| Riis123 |
Posted on 26-05-2017 13:31
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 5075
Joined: 07-08-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
Basically when he became really good |
| |
|
|
| Paul23 |
Posted on 26-05-2017 13:52
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 4411
Joined: 10-08-2011
PCM$: 400.00
|
Well, I started watching cycling in 2009. So with my comment I meant, that he was likeable from the start for me.
|
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 26-05-2017 15:02
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
I still remember the young tenacious FDJ Phil. Good times |
| |
|
|
| Ian Butler |
Posted on 26-05-2017 20:19
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 21854
Joined: 01-05-2012
PCM$: 400.00
|
Van der Poel and Van Aert would do really well on the road, I think. Big talents.
Too bad it's impossible this century to combine cross and road full time! |
| |
|
|
| cio93 |
Posted on 27-05-2017 15:57
|
World Champion
Posts: 10845
Joined: 29-10-2007
PCM$: 500.00
|
Lammertink won the stage in Belgium, but ruined the GC for Tony by pulling Cavagna in the break... 
|
| |
|
|
| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 30-05-2017 13:31
|
World Champion
Posts: 14236
Joined: 20-06-2011
PCM$: 300.00
|
Ian Butler wrote:
Van der Poel and Van Aert would do really well on the road, I think. Big talents.
Too bad it's impossible this century to combine cross and road full time!
It is possible to combine cross and MTB though, as Mathieu came home 8th and 2nd (only behind dominator Schurter) in first two races of Elite XCO WC in recent weeks. Incredible talent, unmatched in few decades, maybe only Sagan showed similar level of cycling complexity, being good also on MTB and cross. (but only in junior categories, before switching to road fully).
It will be great to follow his next cycling steps. 
|
| |
|
|
| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 30-05-2017 14:03
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 18187
Joined: 12-05-2012
PCM$: 0.00
|
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Van der Poel and Van Aert would do really well on the road, I think. Big talents.
Too bad it's impossible this century to combine cross and road full time!
It is possible to combine cross and MTB though, as Mathieu came home 8th and 2nd (only behind dominator Schurter) in first two races of Elite XCO WC in recent weeks. Incredible talent, unmatched in few decades, maybe only Sagan showed similar level of cycling complexity, being good also on MTB and cross. (but only in junior categories, before switching to road fully).
It will be great to follow his next cycling steps.
Vos and PFP manage it pretty well, doing both on and off-road seasons and getting good results in both.
|
| |
|
|
| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 30-05-2017 14:06
|
World Champion
Posts: 14236
Joined: 20-06-2011
PCM$: 300.00
|
TheManxMissile wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Van der Poel and Van Aert would do really well on the road, I think. Big talents.
Too bad it's impossible this century to combine cross and road full time!
It is possible to combine cross and MTB though, as Mathieu came home 8th and 2nd (only behind dominator Schurter) in first two races of Elite XCO WC in recent weeks. Incredible talent, unmatched in few decades, maybe only Sagan showed similar level of cycling complexity, being good also on MTB and cross. (but only in junior categories, before switching to road fully).
It will be great to follow his next cycling steps.
Vos and PFP manage it pretty well, doing both on and off-road seasons and getting good results in both.
In women cycling, where is much lesser competition obviously.
Not that they dont deserve the praise though!
|
| |
|
|
| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 30-05-2017 14:11
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 18187
Joined: 12-05-2012
PCM$: 0.00
|
If you can win world titles for CX and RR at the same time, three times OR the triple of MTB, CX and RR at the same time praise is more than deserved. Especially when either is acheived by beating the holder of the other
|
| |
|
|
| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 30-05-2017 14:18
|
World Champion
Posts: 14236
Joined: 20-06-2011
PCM$: 300.00
|
I know these two are absolute cycling beasts, but on the other hand, i am sure you are aware somethinh like that could not be possible in mens field, where is much bigger compaetition in every discipline and much bigger specialization, which is even more important aspect. Many female cyclists compete in two or even all three disciplines. It is still incredible to be best in all of them ofc!
|
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 30-05-2017 14:53
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
Van der Poel and Van Aert would do really well on the road, I think. Big talents.
Too bad it's impossible this century to combine cross and road full time!
It is possible to combine cross and MTB though, as Mathieu came home 8th and 2nd (only behind dominator Schurter) in first two races of Elite XCO WC in recent weeks. Incredible talent, unmatched in few decades, maybe only Sagan showed similar level of cycling complexity, being good also on MTB and cross. (but only in junior categories, before switching to road fully).
It will be great to follow his next cycling steps.
Plus he's winning on the road too. The switch to road is inevitable but I hope that both Van Aert and VDP still enjoy their cyclocross and crosscountry days
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| Riis123 |
Posted on 30-05-2017 15:35
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 5075
Joined: 07-08-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
I think someone is forgetting El Imbatible Avin, +60 wins in a row as a youngster. 
That said, VDP is absolutely insane. You know which team he will go to? |
| |
|
|
| Shonak |
Posted on 30-05-2017 15:44
|
Tour de France Champion
Posts: 15615
Joined: 16-07-2013
PCM$: 350.00
|
Think he is fond of Sky but that may be just some social media stuff (likes etc)
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
|
| |
|
|
| Selwink |
Posted on 30-05-2017 15:52
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 8856
Joined: 17-05-2012
PCM$: 200.00
|
He said indeed in a recent interview that for now his first choice is Sky, apparently because he likes their scientific approach
|
| |
|
|
| alexkr00 |
Posted on 30-05-2017 15:55
|
World Champion
Posts: 13915
Joined: 05-08-2008
PCM$: 300.00
|
"scientific" 
|
| |
|
|
| Thatguyeveryonehates |
Posted on 30-05-2017 17:23
|
Domestique
Posts: 447
Joined: 01-05-2014
PCM$: 200.00
|
his father was on the teams that invented modern cycling "science" so he should be used to the sweat, tears and.....uhh...blood....necessary to succeed in road racing
i wonder if he will buy and sell races like his dad too |
| |
|
|
| Riis123 |
Posted on 30-05-2017 22:30
|
Grand Tour Specialist
Posts: 5075
Joined: 07-08-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
Please no. Lotto Soudal would be naice for him I think |
| |
|
![imgur.com/KlJUqDx.jpg[/img[img]]https://imgur.com/yUygrQ.jpg](https://imgur.com/KlJUqDx.jpg[/img[img]]https://imgur.com/yUygrQ.jpg)
