Originally Posted by
GrayJay
Think of it the other way around. How many of todays top racers would be able to adaptand race well if they were transported back in time and had to use heavy non-aero bikes, shifters on the downtube that actually took skill to operatre, only 10 gears, exposed brake cables and brakes that would only moderatly slow your speed, no bike computers or HRM, no radio, no sports drinks or powerbars, ichy wool shorts, hairnet helmets, toestraps pedals and wooden sole shoes that you had to nail your cleats onto!
Don't forget about the riding support the GC guys get from their teammates in the Peloton today. Look at this year's edition. I don't think they would have fared too well with the passive attitude and team dependency if they went back to Eddie's time. Or even worse back to race against Fausto in his time.