by prendrefeu on Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:30 am
Theoretically, if he did Bonk (which, it looked like he was really close to bonking at the time), he would have lost several minutes. It's rare that a pro rider would bonk in a race, but it has happened in the past. This isn't the only instance in which Froome needed nutrition towards the end of a race/stage, which makes me wonder: does he just forget to eat, all drawn up in the heat of the battle? Or maybe his metabolism is super high and he has an exceptional rate of conversion to ridiculously high power outputs, so he needs to fuel more often? Or does he have poor on-the-bike nutritional habits regardless?
(No, you super passionate Froome supporters: the above statement was not intended in any way to dismiss Froome's capabilities. Relax.)
But, anyway, he did not bonk, he did fuel, he did get penalized, he probably will stand on the top podium spot in Paris, he probably will be the most dominant cyclist the world has ever seen (depending on who you ask), his performance abilities should never be questioned - it is sanctimonious!! (depending on who you ask), and the world continues to rotate on axis as it orbits our local star. The sun will continue to rise from the Easterly direction and set towards the West, today will soon be history.
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