Spoiler : Paris - Nice. 3-10 March

[smutchin]

Every dog has it's day, as they say.

It's an uncanny coincidence the way Horner's Indian summer seems to have started around the same time he started working under Bruyneel.

 

[thom]

Not Alpe d'Huez but...

View: http://youtu.be/k7kZt2JCrsE


I've seen stats claiming 6.8W/kg for this climb. No idea if that's accurate but even if not, it's a pretty impressive ride for a 39yo.

d.

you're right - that may well not be normal...

 

[Crackle]

It's an uncanny coincidence the way Horner's Indian summer seems to have started around the same time he started working under Bruyneel.

Well, we all know how good a coach Bruyneel is.

 

[smutchin]

I've just noticed something while poring over the final standings...

Congrats to David Millar on winning the Lanterne Rouge!

 

[montage]

Not Alpe d'Huez but...

I've seen stats claiming 6.8W/kg for this climb. No idea if that's accurate but even if not, it's a pretty impressive ride for a 39yo.

d.

Being out the saddle for that length of time is no mean feat either...

 

[rich p]

Blimey, you lot are so cynical!
So what if a 41 year old suddenly finds wings. sprints uphill out of the saddle to smash a quality field. Maybe he was just inspired by his heroes Dr Ferrari Lance and Jakob.
FWIW, the ones he cycled away from are clean as a whistle - FACT. Levi said he'd given up the dope by then.

 

[BJH]

I don't see age is necesarily a factor - look at Chris Horner's performances over the last few days.
In Menchov's case, a cynic might suspect that he can no longer "prepare" like he used to.... nor, probably, can Horner but he seems to be coping.

Peter I suspect you missed my hint of sarcasm!