Originally Posted by patentcad
In case some of you "Let's all Get Along World Peace" weenies haven't noticed, pro cycling is a VERY tough, dangerous, grueling sport. And generally speaking, Nice Guys Don't Win. You saw how many Tours Jan won after 1997 with his total lack of a killer instinct. No knock on Jan. I LOVE Jan. But there it is.
Most Tour winners and successful pro bike racers do have it. A few notable exceptions (Miguel Indurain does come to mind).
That being said that Boonen kid is very scary. God forbid he turns into a big mtn. climber. Man he can sure crush those shorter steeper Spring Classic climbs eh? Ask George Hincapie about that.
Good point about the killer instinct. I have about 7 wins to my credit and I have it. I know plenty of guys who can drop me on road rides that have never won a thing, and that is probably why.
As far as the danger of sprinting goes, I feel sorry for Matti Breschel, but if he can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.