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Nibali for me as well for the same reasons. Also Tony Martin; particularly when he nearly, nearly held the whole peleton off and just missed winning the stage (Vuelta 2013 I think). I was shouting at the TV hoping he'd do it!
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Nibali would have a much better record if he hadn't wasted so much time babysitting Ivan Basso.
In one Tour where you could see him almost freak out on Basso as he shepherded him down a steep descent. Nibali turns around to face Basso and waves at him, come on, come on, hurry up!
He should have rode away and left him.
davidual
Since there is no racing to watch, what about a discussion of who are your favourite riders of the last decade, and why?
I'll start with a controversial pick. Vincenzo Nibali, because of the panache in his 2014 tdf win, his palmares across stage and one day racing, and the fact he has some devil in him. Not the most talented rider physically, but a very good tactician.
My second choice would be Gilbert. His year of grace was when I really started watching a lot of pro cycling, and his longevity and return to form in recent years sealed the love affair for me. I wish he could have won all five classic monuments, but guess it won't happen now.
To my eye, they also both look right on a bike. Their form and style are awesome.