Serious question. Nairo looks the most "muscular" of the top GC guys. He almost looks more solid than 2-3 years ago when he had the explosive power on the steep climbs and was untouchable. Am I just seeing things here. Aru, Bardet, Froome, they are way "leaner". They are just lung+bones+heart. Quintana has all this extra muscle bulk like he could be doing triathlon or something crazy like that this year. Maybe Macca needs to put him on the cabbage and water program for the rest of the TdF, or Rob Gray should intercept him before the Vuelta and pair him down on the all good fat program so his meat gets less "marbled".
Or am I just seeing things because my TV is adding 5-10 lbs to all the supermodels and pro bikers on my screen?
Interestingly, depending on the source you look at, Quintana is around 2-4 lbs heavier than both Kipchoge and Bekele at the same height. Of course, he has to push a bike, but take that for what it is worth in terms of high mountains climbing.
I also realize he has the Giro in his legs, but so does Landa, although NQ had to push hard every day at the Giro.
Or am I just seeing things because my TV is adding 5-10 lbs to all the supermodels and pro bikers on my screen?
Interestingly, depending on the source you look at, Quintana is around 2-4 lbs heavier than both Kipchoge and Bekele at the same height. Of course, he has to push a bike, but take that for what it is worth in terms of high mountains climbing.
I also realize he has the Giro in his legs, but so does Landa, although NQ had to push hard every day at the Giro.
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devashish_paul: Jul 15, 17 6:15
