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I think Floyd Froome has a nice ring to it.
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how do you let Froome stay away 80km????
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Is your argument that all the guys who are behind Froome are behind him because they are clean?
Yes- his doping program is well developed. Developed for max benefit without testing positive (D'oh). Also- he is a terrific responder. Maybe more than most. The same was true for Armstrong. You also said that you felt like Froome was a "donkey who became a race horse"? Don't you think a team like Sky does extensive testing to know what they are getting? I agree that he may not be the best of the best in terms of natural talent- But I am sure that Sky runs extensive testing. Basically they want to know what they are getting. Teams don't want to sign guys if there power numbers are coming from doping- Two reasons for that. 1.) Possibility of positive tests. Look at how Horner couldn't find a top contract after a grand tour victory. 2.) If they guy is already doping, he is likely closer to his ceiling than a clean or relatively clean rider. I would say that they tested Froome before they signed him- And came to the conclusion that he holds really good power, has not yet used a really good medical program, and has relatively high body fat (compared to where he could take it). So they signed him and got about molding the perfect beast. And Barloworld not being a good team to come from? Past Riders: Chris Froome Daryl Impey Robert Hunter Geriant Thomas Mauricio Soler Steve Cummings Not exactly donkeys either- |
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Sky weakened the field. He is a better climber than the other riders left. He is a better descender than the other riders left. And the riders left did not want to work together. They made it easier for Froome. On the descents he was in more aero positions, taking better lines and taking more risks. He looked like he wanted to win the race and the others looked like they were protecting their positions - poorly. Jeff |
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What looks weird to me is that some riders left sky for other teams and none of them have even talked about what's the secret marginal gains sky pulls up with the riders.
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We all have got what you think - over 15 negative Froome posts in this thread seems pretty clear. I don't have to agree with you though.
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great race!
It was a really exciting race! Loved it.
This was an interesting watch: https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/990908893730656257 Some interesting analysis of the key stage: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/dekk...-transparency/ As many have pointed out, seems the audacity of the attack, risks on the descent, lack of teamwork among the chasers were the keys. The times of the actual climbs were similar. |
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Interesting what decker says, thats how I feel too. You read or hear Sky they are saying nothing.
Looks like we will never know. Good racing tho. |
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