Jaco-fiets Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Tough question..........wheelsucking for 3 weeks then working hard the last 20km or wheelsucking and killing yourself the 6 odd mountain stages. I reckon both are tough in their own right. Ok this was tongue in cheek but to be honest I think it seems to us that it is easy hanging in the peloton but that peloton maintains I really high speed. I reckon it is tough just trying to hang there
Brother Brett Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 The first 80kms of an epic stage are the stage.... The first 80km of a TDF stage is maybe half way, at double the speed.Either way, these athletes ride on the limit of there personal capabilities, weather its at 90% for 80kOr 70% for 160km. Both require an honest amount of dedication and conditioning to reach a competent level. A bit like a road marathon versus a 21km trail run. I guess only really as tough as the said rider has trained/ prepared for. More time training - less tough racing.
Patchelicious Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Now we wait for all the Epic participating Hubbers to come back here with the "well if you think the Epic is so easy, why don't YOU do it" comments.
Brother Brett Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Anyone pay for my epic entry will consider it, anyone get me into tdf, would prob go AWOL.
Gen Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 I think we should ask Udo Bölts He did what like 12/13 tdf and has done a lot of epics.????
gummibear Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 I think we should ask Udo Bölts He did what like 12/13 tdf and has done a lot of epics.[emoji6]Udo Bolts has also done a few Ironmans.
Gen Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Actually. . To settle this argument Sagan needs to ride it and then we'll know ???? we can start a campaign . . "Bring sagan to the Epic".. he can sommer team up with Nino.
DIPSLICK Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 BwhaaaaaaaWheel sucking for weeks,,,watch all the roadies come flying in defending their tough sport
EmptyB Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 If you think Giro and TDF or Epis is Tuff and Hard. Then you haven't met my Mother-in-Law...That women hates my Guts... Ya but that's a life long tour!!
'Dale Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Anyone pay for my epic entry will consider it, anyone get me into tdf, would prob go AWOL. 'Nuff said ????
Thor Buttox Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Actually. . To settle this argument Sagan needs to ride it and then we'll know ???? we can start a campaign . . "Bring sagan to the Epic".. he can sommer team up with Nino.Yes, please! Where do I sign... And if Chris comes, it could be even better!
nochain Posted March 20, 2016 Posted March 20, 2016 Tough question..........wheelsucking for 3 weeks then working hard the last 20km or wheelsucking and killing yourself the 6 odd mountain stages. I reckon both are tough in their own right. Ok this was tongue in cheek but to be honest I think it seems to us that it is easy hanging in the peloton but that peloton maintains I really high speed. I reckon it is tough just trying to hang there[/quoteHad a chat with Jacques on a ride once after he's first Grand tour(Spain).Told us that the pace was so crazy the whole time that they were worried about getting dropped if they had to go fetch bottles at the car.
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