I can't believe it has taken me this long to start the thread on the most grueling sports competition of the year. If the average sports fan actually realized what these riders go through they'd be blown away, compared to most sports it seems almost cruel what these athletes do to their bodies in order to compete.
Besides the physical aspect of the sport, the tactics and teamwork is to be admired.
This year, more so that most I think due to "American we don't talk about anymore", the press and fans have been almost hostile towards many riders.
Hats tipped to Froome for professionally persevering through it all. Yes, he can thank his team for their help on the Alpe d'Huez, but he has shown what a fantastic rider he is on this edition of the TDF. The way he's taken and brushed off all the negatives thrown at him has really impressed me.
Besides the physical aspect of the sport, the tactics and teamwork is to be admired.
This year, more so that most I think due to "American we don't talk about anymore", the press and fans have been almost hostile towards many riders.
Hats tipped to Froome for professionally persevering through it all. Yes, he can thank his team for their help on the Alpe d'Huez, but he has shown what a fantastic rider he is on this edition of the TDF. The way he's taken and brushed off all the negatives thrown at him has really impressed me.