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Face It. Contador is a phenom.

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Old 08-06.-2008, 03:11 AM   #76
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Yeah, along with the doping, specialisation has contributed to the demise of the sport.

I've never bought the idea of specialisation anyhow.
If you are a rider with ambition and ability - you want to win races, regardless of whether a riders metier is grand tours or stage races or classics.

Merckx, Hinault, Coppi etc : rode races and won throughout the season.

I thought Valverde was going to be that type of rider.


True, doping and specialisation seem to be inextricably entwined
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True, doping and specialisation seem to be inextricably entwined
I don't think it's just doping. All professional sports are heading towards more specialization... as the $$pie increases...

The sad thing will be if everyone concedes races by cartelling/conspiring just one lone favourite in every race.
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