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dragon - Member
Tom Simpson was hardly just another drugs death.
...He was a world class rider.
If we have a Lance Armstrong section, maybe.
I'd suggest Chris Akrigg but I'm sure he'd disagree with me!
Oh FFS why bring Lance Armstrong into it the situation is completely different.
Wiggins no doubt. Burton can be best British woman though.
'Greatest cyclist'
I look at that in different ways. I thought Chris Hoy as he was successful when he was young with bike skills along with fitness to win BMX titles as well as all the other stuff that followed. Also for the same reasons, Jamie Staff.
For the skills and now a fitness that is unbelievable against the worlds best enduro racers, not forgetting the xc stint, I think Tracey Moseley has done really well. Not just rolling down the hills quick due to a bit of fitness and heaps of skill but has a huge amount of stamina for this enduro malarky.
Like I said, I see 'greatest cyclist' as someone that has speed,skill,strength and all sorts to become a great cyclist. Would I get flamed for mentioning Chris Akrigg if I look at greatest uk cyclist in this way?