Don't ride triples, win triples.
Peter Sagan has undergone quite the transformation over the years; starting as a brash and disrespectful neo-pro, he’s blossomed into one of the most exciting and charismatic racers in the bunch. A sort of modern-day Mario Cipollini.
And, as much as I dislike seeing riders dominate and take the excitement out of the sport, I love watching Peter race and I expect that if he manages to pull off his third straight worlds title, it was be a spectacular feat. Besides, he looks great in his black bibs with the bands, and I’ve gotten quite used to seeing him in those colors, so I don’t want to have to adjust to seeing another rider in them.
And, everybody knows you don’t ride triples; win triples.
Check the start list and good luck!
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@RobSandy
@RobSandy
Agreed. I thought a potential 5th TdF win would keep him out of the Italian Grand Tour. If Froomey has show us anything over the last few years it is that he is a bike racer. Glad to see him take up the challenge.
The Giro could be the best GT of the year by far with Froome and Dumoulin racing.
wow. Froome does not lack balls.
@Cary
I think the Giro parcours is announced today. Is it Froome-friendly?
@wis
Nibali thinks so:
http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/giro-ditalia/vincenzo-nibali-2018-giro-ditalia-route-suits-chris-froome-361029
@Cary
It is rumored that Froome was offered 2 million reasons to ride the Giro.
wow. a bit of a compromise, still, i think:
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Massive props to Froomey for racing the Giro, big balls indeed. Still...
http://chainslapmag.com/2017/12/froome-win-record-devaluing-three-grand-tours-row/
Quelle suprise: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/chris-froome-returns-adverse-analytical-finding-for-salbutamol/
@Rick
I'm surprised. But also very disappointed. What a stupid thing to get wrong (assuming the Doc just got the dose wrong).
@RobSandy
Given the history with Team Sky and asthma medications it is difficult to believe this is a coincidence. The doc gave me the wrong dose, I ate bad chicken, I had a twin who vanished are all suspect excuses.
Part of my wants to believe that this was a simple error by the doc or an elevated result from dehydration. However, I have become more realistic (cynical) over the past decade, particularly when Sky never seems to have a bad day.
As long as the rewards are sufficient the bad guys/cheaters will always be at least one step ahead of those trying to catch them. Asthma medication and Team Sky seem to be a trend and it is difficult to believe it is a coincidence.