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k.j.papai wrote: 1968-1975 is not 1991 - 2004. Athletes are in twice the shape now and the top 100 now could probably beat *anyone* back then all things being the same. I've heard this many times, but don't know how you could test this position--perhaps ergometer testing. Obviously all things aren't the same. The equipment is better , lighter, more aerodynamic. A more cynical man than I might say the drugs are better. It could be that the pro ranks are drawing from a wider field--I suppose you could find ways to test that. It probably wouldn't make the top top riders better, but might put more very high level riders right near the top. Steve so, he has retaken the virtual record back Merckx - 20 wins Lemond - 7 wins Armstrong - 6 wins Coppi/Indurain/Anquetil - 5 wins I wonder what it would have been like if Merckx's rivals raced with medicine droppers? |
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