Uncle Jam's Army
12-01-2012, 08:42 PM
I never really thought much of Leif Hoste during his racing career, and really thought his position on the bike was odd, but I found his following words announcing his retirement refreshingly candid and introspective:
“I don’t have a bad feeling about it, even if I would have preferred to have caught the big fish,” Hoste said. “I know I’m not Gilbert or Boonen, but my level was just below that. I was second in the De Ronde three times and I think a lot of people would trade with me. For Boonen or Cavendish, only winning counts, but second was important for me. . . . “The third time I came second, behind Ballan, was my best chance. In 2006, with Boonen, I could have been a bit more courageous on the Muur. But maybe that’s the difference between someone who wins races and who doesn’t.”
A tip of the hat to Leif Hoste for a fine, productive career.....
“I don’t have a bad feeling about it, even if I would have preferred to have caught the big fish,” Hoste said. “I know I’m not Gilbert or Boonen, but my level was just below that. I was second in the De Ronde three times and I think a lot of people would trade with me. For Boonen or Cavendish, only winning counts, but second was important for me. . . . “The third time I came second, behind Ballan, was my best chance. In 2006, with Boonen, I could have been a bit more courageous on the Muur. But maybe that’s the difference between someone who wins races and who doesn’t.”
A tip of the hat to Leif Hoste for a fine, productive career.....