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nick_h. in reply to @dubtap

So Van Vleuten is ruining it for everyone by being too good. Her excuse is "I’m 39 years old so for me it’s possible to train for so many hours...Every year you can do 5-10% more hours." Is that true?

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nick_h. in reply to @Sumo

The annual 5-10% increase....is that for all women? What about men?
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Acliff in reply to @Sumo

I've also read some articles (not just cycling) that suggesting that women reach endurance peak later.

I mean Van Vleuten has previously won the Giro Donne by approx. 4 minutes from her nearest competitors twice so not unheard of. Also can't see anyone in the women's peloton beating her up the Super Planche today.