Re: [CR]Flex and riders then and now.

From: Jerry & Liz Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <a05111701b9205efbc785@[10.0.1.2]> <3CFAC1B9.29850B4E@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Flex and riders then and now.
Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2002 20:47:40 -0500

I guess maybe the implication was that Eddy's fantastic record was due to his pioneering training methods, and ten or more guys in Lemonde's time had the same talent to go with modern training methods used by everyone. Like you, I don't buy this. I think Merckx was just in a class by himself physically, and particularly mentally. If he were in his prime today, I suspect he would dominate as thoroughly as he did then.

Regards,

Jerry Moos
Houston, TX

----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Schmidt
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 8:09 PM
Subject: Re: [CR]Flex and riders then and now.

> Brandon Ives wrote:
> >
> (cut)
> > Greg Lemond said it ten years ago "There are a dozen Eddy's in the
> > peloton today."
>
> Obviously there was only one Eddy, and even Gregie wasn't another Eddy.
> Name one other rider that did what Eddy did...
>
> Chuck Schmidt
> SoPas, SoCal
>
> ps GREAT Rose Bowl vintage ride wasn't it Monkeylad???