That is just bonkers. Terrible thing to happen and the last thing you’d expect. A heart defect maybe? These guys have V02 max way up in the 70’s or so.
Not that I’m worried that I beasted myself doing 7.5 miles mountain biking this evening. I’m kinda walking funny at the mo.
I think athletes actually tend to have a higher rate of cardiac issues in life, particularly for endurance racing. I can’t remember where I’ve read that from though.
Today’s Vuelta a España stage 6 “appeared” to be a good mountainous stage and finishing. But can’t see shite because of the pea soup at the final kms.
Interesting.
Came across a fascinating article yesterday on a inversely proportional relationship between VO2 max and cycling efficiency.
Pro cyclists,even good level club cyclists had VO2 max ranges from low 60’s to low 80’s. Those in the lower ranges were found to be more efficient on the bike while those in the higher levels were the opposite. There are exceptions of course.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Not that it is a surprise the way Team Sky raked in grand tour victories.
Tom Pidcock wins the Strade Bianche.
Getting a feeling he’ll be one to watch pretty soon.
Yep.
My favourite one day race of the year.
He was helped out by the horrible tactics of the chasers at the end, but a win is a win.
Big future ahead for him.
Broke clear on a descent I believe? Just seen short clips.
They just didn’t get organised behind him, and some JV infighting didn’t help.
Pog been doing lots of Pog things of late.
Just another level.
MvDP not far behind him…arguably in front given his last two Monuments he finished 1 and 2, respectively!!
With the big one this weekend!!!
Your man pulled it off over the weekend. He won I meant
Was amazing viewing.
Wout so unlucky to puncture when he did…but I would argue MvdP had his measure anyway.
We’ll never know!!
Anyone have any recommendations for a good gravel/touring bike? Recently had my bike stolen so I’m in the market for a new one, not out of choice sadly.
It’ll mostly be used for commuting, with the odd trip here and there. Will also be taking it out to the forest fairly often.
If it was me, I would check out what Cannondale’s are on offer at e-bay
Thing is, I read about how steel bikes are supposedly a lot more comfortable (I plan to use this for longer and longer distance rides gradually) so I started leaning towards that.
Based on reading reviews and comments, seems like the Ribble CGR 725 is the most value-for-money, but I’m looking for alternatives to that. Not sure if I can register any second-hand bikes on my home insurance unfortunately…
It’s absolutely insane how much things cost these days.
I just looked at what Trek is charging for bikes over there these days, holy f***balls £12,000 for a bike? that’s just nuts.
I bought my 27" GT for $180 off FB Marketplace, basically new.
I’d like to think that’s a result of the lack of consequences for theft. Risk vs Reward for the thieves, but I bet if faced with a more painful outcome if caught they’d rethink that decision.