Cyclocross - CX and SSCX races and training

You are reading a single comment by @andyp and its replies. Click here to read the full conversation.

•

Howard in reply to @peter_v

I imagine there's nothing like feeling robbed of the rainbow stripes to put a raging fire in your belly

•

andyp in reply to @Howard

Isn't the case that, at the basest level, VDP is physically stronger than Van Aert? In terms of mental strength, it's reversed.

•

Jon. in reply to @andyp

VDP has come out on top on 18 of their 26 meetings this season. I think most would agree he's been the stronger rider this season, but yeah, when it's not going his way he tends to go backwards pretty quickly.
•

Howard in reply to @andyp

VA is more dashing. That's all I know.
•

Chalfie in reply to @andyp

Was going to write this. In the champs race VA didn't quit.
•

peter_v in reply to @andyp

VDP often halts his effort as soon as he feels he has an off day, whereas VA usually soldiers on. But judging by all races they dueled in after VDP's disappointment at the Worlds, I'd say his mental strength is now 100%.

VA has more watts, VDP is the superior technician.