Originally Posted by
waterrockets
Indurain was 6'3", so he's not a point completely off the curve. It will be interesting if he makes it to the top of the sport, to see what kinds of developments come along to support tall riders at that technical level.
Who knows what kind of rider he'll develop into, but he's got the dream team for momma and poppa. I'll bet he won't grow any shorter though
Amazing performances.
Indutrain's performance was unremarkable until the EPO era started. It wasn't until 1990, his 6th tour that he showed winning form and his first win was 1991.
- 1985: Withdrew, 4th stage
- 1986: Withdrew, 8th stage
- 1987: 97th
- 1988: 47th
- 1989: 17th
- 1990: 10th
- 1991: 1st
How many Tour champs did NOT show their potential in the first year or two? Pantani was 3rd his first year. Lemond was 3rd his first year. Ullrich was 2nd his first year. Basso was 11th his first year. Roche was 3rd his 3rd year. Hampsten was 4th his first year.