Peter
He is struggling this spring in the classics. I know he has been sick. I hope he can turn up the wick at the TDF and get some stage wins. With Sky stinking up the show we need the best rider in the world to at least get 3 or 4 stage wins this year in the Tour. Get well soon Peter Sagan :thumb: |
I was disappointed that the group he was in during the closing kilometers of Flanders seemed unaware there was a relative unknown rider about to win and didn't seem interested in chasing him down, but it was great for the Italian to get the win.
I hope Peter gets back to form starting tomorrow (Paris - Roubaix) but if not then by the TdF. As for Sky, I just assume they will win the Giro and the TdF. They deserve it, in my opinion. I haven't seen any team that can beat them. |
Originally Posted by Rajflyboy
(Post 20882433)
He is struggling this spring in the classics. I know he has been sick. I hope he can turn up the wick at the TDF and get some stage wins. With Sky stinking up the show we need the best rider in the world to at least get 3 or 4 stage wins this year in the Tour. Get well soon Peter Sagan :thumb: I was gonna start a thread myself on him but since we are already here... What do you guys think has been Sagan's greatest win ever? Last year's Paris Roubaix? I can watch the last 10 minutes of that race over and over and not get tired of seeing it. |
Originally Posted by Pemetic2006
(Post 20882806)
I was disappointed that the group he was in during the closing kilometers of Flanders seemed unaware there was a relative unknown rider about to win and didn't seem interested in chasing him down, but it was great for the Italian to get the win.
I hope Peter gets back to form starting tomorrow (Paris - Roubaix) but if not then by the TdF. As for Sky, I just assume they will win the Giro and the TdF. They deserve it, in my opinion. I haven't seen any team that can beat them. |
I’d say Paris Roubaix is his best race but then again it’s MY favorite pro race of the year. |
Originally Posted by Rajflyboy
(Post 20883563)
I’d say Paris Roubaix is his best race but then again it’s MY favorite pro race of the year. He rode a strong race today, but the Belgians had more. 3 out of the top 4 finishers, and such a small country. Just imagine what the US could produce if it had a cycling culture to match that. |
Originally Posted by MinnMan
(Post 20884362)
Well, he was unlikely to repeat his feat from 2018 - that was a race for the ages.
He rode a strong race today, but the Belgians had more. 3 out of the top 4 finishers, and such a small country. Just imagine what the US could produce if it had a cycling culture to match that. |
Originally Posted by MinnMan
(Post 20884362)
Well, he was unlikely to repeat his feat from 2018 - that was a race for the ages.
He rode a strong race today, but the Belgians had more. 3 out of the top 4 finishers, and such a small country. Just imagine what the US could produce if it had a cycling culture to match that. The Paris Roubaix is probably THE most exciting race to watch. As a fan, I'm virtually on the edge of my seat the entire way. It's just a blast to watch. Of course it doesn't hurt when you have a rider to pull for (Sagan) and one you definitely don't (van Aert). ;) |
Originally Posted by one4smoke
(Post 20884547)
Even though Sagan didin't win, it was a great race. Congrats to Gilbert. Glad it was a Specialized rider.
The Paris Roubaix is probably THE most exciting race to watch. As a fan, I'm virtually on the edge of my seat the entire way. It's just a blast to watch. Of course it doesn't hurt when you have a rider to pull for (Sagan) and one you definitely don't (van Aert). ;) Also, for a guy recovering from a sickness, P.S. sure did impress. |
Originally Posted by sofaman
(Post 20884931)
Yep, great race. So, don't take this as a challenge, just trying to learn, but why the diss on van Aert? I know him casually as a dominant cyclocross rider who has impressed in a quick conversion to road racing. Is there a primadonna thing there?
Also, for a guy recovering from a sickness, P.S. sure did impress. |
Originally Posted by Rajflyboy
(Post 20882433)
He is struggling this spring in the classics. I know he has been sick. I hope he can turn up the wick at the TDF and get some stage wins. With Sky stinking up the show we need the best rider in the world to at least get 3 or 4 stage wins this year in the Tour. Get well soon Peter Sagan :thumb: john |
Originally Posted by rutan74
(Post 20885709)
Sagan, for Sagan has been off this year no doubt but I bet it has more to do with his divorce than him getting that stomach bug. Not many are talking about it, but a divorce effects everyone and in my opinion this is more of a reason than a simple stomach bug.
john |
Originally Posted by Pemetic2006
(Post 20882806)
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As for Sky, I just assume they will win the Giro and the TdF. They deserve it, in my opinion. I haven't seen any team that can beat them. |
Originally Posted by Caretaker
(Post 20900879)
Sky won't win the Giro or the TdF, take it from me.
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Originally Posted by rutan74
(Post 20885709)
Sagan, for Sagan has been off this year no doubt but I bet it has more to do with his divorce than him getting that stomach bug. Not many are talking about it, but a divorce effects everyone and in my opinion this is more of a reason than a simple stomach bug.
john |
I've always thought Sagan was the best rider in the field when it's too hilly for the pure sprinters, yet not hilly enough for all the climbers. But it seems since the TDF last year he has lost a step. Yeah, he still manages a top 5 most of the time if he's sniffing the lead with a few kilometers left, but used to he'd just outpower them for the win when near the front. Seems as if he just can't do that anymore.
It'll be interesting to see if he can regain that form again, or if time has truly passed him by. |
29 is not old for a GC guy, but for a sprinter, well, less than ideal. He still has one of the best noses for a break. His point jersey talent is still strong.
I expect much of his compensation comes from his personality more than winning. I like his cooking shows. At this age I think he might win more spending less time in the gym working the upper body and more time doing miles and getting lighter. I don't think he will be doing the wins he used to. He is just to big - or too small (and old for a sprinter) and the race planners are onto him. Flat he likely won't win and hill he likely won't win. |
^the next jalabert?!
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He looked pretty damned impressive today
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Originally Posted by MinnMan
(Post 20983916)
He looked pretty damned impressive today
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