Wiggins flying in Paris-Nice. Second in opening tt.

//Wiggins flying in Paris-Nice. Second in opening tt.

Wiggins flying in Paris-Nice. Second in opening tt.

 

 

Wiggins second in Paris-Nice time trial.

 

Bradley Wiggins has become a new person since the end of last season and the beginning of this one: Mr. Consistency. That’s almost a surprise given his pale and skinny and fragile physique.

Last year the big news was his win in the Criterium Du Dauphine, his 3rd overall in Paris-Nice and his breakthrough podium ride in the Vuelta a Espana. Already in 2012 he has a time trial win in the Volta ao Algarve. The man who loves the Jam and Sex Pistols is firing on all cylinders.

Today in the wet and rainy conditions in Paris-Nice, the Race To The Occasional Sun, Wiggins didn’t take risks but still finished one second behind Gustav Erik Larsson (Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling)

He powered over the 9.4km time trial from Dampierre-en-Yvelines to Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse with his trademark smooth cadence. “I didn’t take any risks in the corners but I knew in a straight line I was flying,” Wiggins told the BBC.

You could argue that he’s been flying since last year. His confidence seems Sky high and just the thought of those 100 time trial (now 105) kilometers in this year’s Tour de France is extra motivation.

This feels like it could be the year for Wiggins in Le Tour and he’s not taking any insane risks before he gets there.

“I wasn’t willing to find out whether it was slippery so I never really pushed it as hard as I could have done in the corners,” said Wiggins.

That’s right, Wiggo. Don’t push it — you’re Mr. Consistent, not Mr. Crazy.

 

 

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  1. cappuccinoexpress March 4, 2012 at 4:29 pm - Reply

    wiggo for the tour!

    love this guy

    • TwistedSpoke March 5, 2012 at 8:52 am - Reply

      WIggo is looking very strong and confident so far this season. If only he can make it through the first 10 days of the Tour. Matt

  2. boink_sa March 4, 2012 at 11:30 pm - Reply

    Sheesh how much could he have won buy had he decided to go on full gas all the way??

    • boink_sa March 4, 2012 at 11:32 pm - Reply

      Won by not buy! First coffee of the day has not improved the grammar or spelling…

      • TwistedSpoke March 5, 2012 at 8:54 am

        Boink, faulty grammar is just one of the many strengths that set Twisted Spoke apart. Anybody can edit but who is funnier? Matt

  3. Theoldmtneer March 5, 2012 at 5:01 am - Reply

    The ride of the day was no doubt Wiggins and in the rain. What surprises me is that very little to nothing is being said about Van Gardaren. This guy is force that will surprise for sure. Can't wait to watch him climb with the best. Beware!

  4. Higgins March 5, 2012 at 9:27 am - Reply

    He is consistent and impressive, no-one makes fourth in the TDF by sheer luck. However, to me he doesnt look strong enough on real climbs to really go for the yellow, no matter how many TT miles there are. I hope he proves me wrong, but I think he looks like a good runner up more than a winner.

    • TwistedSpoke March 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm - Reply

      I could never see him as a TDF winner, but podium maybe. But you could say that about a dozen guys if they got lucky. However, he does look to be riding with more confidence and overall the Sky team is beginning to look very strong. Matt

  5. rhys March 7, 2012 at 11:52 am - Reply

    I feel bad for Bradley, because I wish nothing but mediocrity for him, and it’s not his fault. F-U, Brailsford. People are still talking about Great Britain from the worlds, and I don’t want to hear you and the rest of england wonk on about numbers and jam for another year should wiggins do well in the tour.

    It almost pains me to say, but he has been convincingly superior so far. Marking all the right people and always being in the right position. Good racing nonetheless.

    • TwistedSpoke March 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm - Reply

      Bradley has gotten better, no question. I'm still mad at him for dumping Garmin but I do appreciate his superb sense of humor. Matt

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