Originally Posted by
mkadam68
He is coached by a former multiple-time world champion who concurs on this. When asked how this can be, the coach responds that the bodies of Gifted athletes do things automatically, whereas we non-gifted have to train our bodies & minds into habitual patterns. Yes, the Gifted have larger capacities, but of course do not always utilize it. In the end, there is room in the Pro Peloton for hard-working riders who have trained to be there.
None of this makes any sense. If by pro peloton you're referring to TDF riders then I think you're underestimating their basic capability. It's not like the pros can get by on genetic capability only, they're all training and racing 20-30 hrs/wk. It's not really possible to train harder than they do.
The reality is some guys have it and some don't. This applies to intellect as well as physical capabilities.