Now that the 2006 Protour has concluded with the Bettini winning the Giro di Lombardia : what are the impressions of fans here as regards this season?
Some of the performances this season by a select group of riders were very impressive.
Tom Boonen's Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders results were super performances.
Similiarly, Alejandro Valverde's results at Fleche and LBL bettered that of Boonen.
Fabian Cancellara's P-R win - it too was superb.
Paolo Bettini's world road race title and his win at Lombardia capped another memorable season for the Italian.
Basso's performance at the Giro - where he won by over 9 minutes - is tempered by the accusations levelled through OP.
The fallout from the TDF and Landis positive test result seriously damaged the sports credibility.
A difficult season to sum up in many ways : some superb performances but as a fan Ifeel short changed given OP and the TDF scandal.
Some of the performances this season by a select group of riders were very impressive.
Tom Boonen's Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders results were super performances.
Similiarly, Alejandro Valverde's results at Fleche and LBL bettered that of Boonen.
Fabian Cancellara's P-R win - it too was superb.
Paolo Bettini's world road race title and his win at Lombardia capped another memorable season for the Italian.
Basso's performance at the Giro - where he won by over 9 minutes - is tempered by the accusations levelled through OP.
The fallout from the TDF and Landis positive test result seriously damaged the sports credibility.
A difficult season to sum up in many ways : some superb performances but as a fan Ifeel short changed given OP and the TDF scandal.