Ivan Basso's Legs
09-30-05 | 02:47 PM
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Ivan Basso's Legs
Has anyone noticed that Ivan Basso's legs look kinda small and undefined? I was looking through his websites pictures and noticed his legs look awful small, but hes still awesome on the bike.
09-30-05 | 03:02 PM
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Are you saying that size doesn't matter?
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09-30-05 | 03:04 PM
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No disrespect mate, but difination isnt the bee all and end all.
you got aerobic strength, LT threshold, technique, your bodys own ability to process lacate as energy source, core strength etc etc.
so dont get cought up with defined is best. its about being as efficient as possable. plus different ride style's effect you look, sprinters are generally biger more defined than hillclimbers.
theres more than 1 way to skin the rabbit.
And before any-one mentions Ulrich, theres always exceptions to the rules.
you got aerobic strength, LT threshold, technique, your bodys own ability to process lacate as energy source, core strength etc etc.
so dont get cought up with defined is best. its about being as efficient as possable. plus different ride style's effect you look, sprinters are generally biger more defined than hillclimbers.
theres more than 1 way to skin the rabbit.
And before any-one mentions Ulrich, theres always exceptions to the rules.
09-30-05 | 03:43 PM
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"this thread is useless without pics....."
09-30-05 | 03:44 PM
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As a five year old he cut his teeth racing in the “Student" Category. It was only a few years later that he asked his parents to drive him to the base of the Stelvio (pictured below), the famous climb on which many a Giro d’Italia have been decided so he could ride it. He did not disappoint, hours later cresting the 2757 meter summit’s 25 kilometer, 8% grade with a look of satisfaction.
What were we doing when we were 10 years old?
I know I wasn't climbing the Stelvio.
09-30-05 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Enthalpic
Haha so true; and funny. She is like a construction worker.
"LIKE a construction worker"?
Boys, what do think I do for a living?
09-30-05 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
"LIKE a construction worker"?
Boys, what do think I do for a living?
Boys, what do think I do for a living?
09-30-05 | 03:56 PM
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I knew I kept this pic for a reason.
It's Basso.... ah.
It's Basso.... ah.
09-30-05 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jose R
What were we doing when we were 10 years old?
I know I wasn't climbing the Stelvio.
10? I was running distances
09-30-05 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Elvish Legion
10? I was running distances
09-30-05 | 04:42 PM
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Who cares about Basso's legs? I mean he's the prettiest pro cyclist out there these days. Wife says he's not her type though. Jan's her type of guy.
09-30-05 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
"LIKE a construction worker"?
Boys, what do think I do for a living?
Boys, what do think I do for a living?
09-30-05 | 05:12 PM
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Forget pictures of Ivan Basso's legs. Go to the "Leg Pic Thread" if you wan to look at guys legs.
Now, Ivan Basso's little sister Elisa Basso is a hottie! How 'bout some pictures of her?
T.J.
Now, Ivan Basso's little sister Elisa Basso is a hottie! How 'bout some pictures of her?
T.J.
09-30-05 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KirkeIsWaiting
I knew I kept this pic for a reason.
It's Basso.... ah.
It's Basso.... ah.
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