Theo Bos Hits the Road
by Jen See on Nov 24, 2008 7:34 PM EST
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Track sprinter Theo Bos will ride the road for Rabobank Continental beginning next season. The offer from Rabobank came at a good moment, says Bos. The Beijing Olympics proved disappointing, as the talented sprint specialist returned home empty-handed. Since he began racing at the elite level in 2004, Bos has won world championship titles in the sprint (twice), the kilo, and the kierin, and boasts numberous world cup results. In 2004, he took silver in the sprint at the Athens Olympics. In comparison to past years, this season was not an especially successful one.
The Cervélo TestTeam was also reportedly interested in signing the 25 year old Dutchman. Rabobank offered a longer-term commitment to Bos than Cervélo, and he likely wanted to stay closer to home. The contract with Rabobank runs two years, and Bos will join the Rabobank Pro Tour team in the second year. The decision to take on a full-time road commitment next season means that Bos will probably not contest the London Olympics in 2012.
The transition from track to road does not always come easy. For the endurance specialists, such as pursuiters, the road comes relatively easily, because most riders in these disciplines put in significant time on the road. For the sprint specialists, it can be more difficult. Sprinting from a standing start on the track is a far different affair than sprinting after 200 kilometers of racing. Track sprinters also carry considerably more muscle mass than the average road sprinter. Forget about climbing.
For American sprint specialist Marty Nothstein, for example, the results on the road came slowly, and mostly in short criterium events. Nothstein's road adventures came at the end of his lengthy track career. By contrast, Bos is currently 25 years old, and has time to develop the endurance necessary for the road. Reportedly, Bos has already begun the necessary transition work, but it may be a season or two before his talent really shines on the road. Should all go according to plan, though, we may yet have a talented new sprinter to watch.
Source: wvcycling.com.
Photo copyright Lyne Lamoureux, used with permission. Full disclosure: The rider in that photo is not Bos, but we have do have permission to use it. Win some, lose some.
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It will be interesting to see how he does.
Just recalled that he did the Amstel Curacao race this year and came third. Not much of a test I know but perhaps trying his hand a little…. requisite dolphin photos here
lol
The hottitude competition in the last kilometer will definitely become more intense with his presence.
I hope he’s fast :-)
Confused
Are people lining up in the last km of races to prove who’s hottest? Does the team car hand Benna some hair gel with 3km to go?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 25, 2008 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yep just what i enjoy looking whilst trying to get through a boring day at work...
I’ll be surely watching out for him :-))))
Of course the team car hands out the hair gel, tthey’re lining up in the final km to prove to the PdC ladies who’s the hottest.. There thinking “shit” cyclegirl, albertina or nikki are going to get this photo and put it in PdC Hottitude…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Oh and more of these shots please, our Rear of the Year in 2009, will be amazing...
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
ROTY
seems a little, oh, specific. How about steer of the year?
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by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 25, 2008 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Really... what are the chances all three of us would miss it?
The horror of that thought is bringing tears to my eyes. :-P
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Impossible. Pure and simple.
Our eyes will always be glued to such finishes. Let’s hope Mr Bos can get there in one piece ;-)
He also said that he's already training on the road for 9 months..
His first competition will probably be the Tour of Algavre and he got himself a good exercise buddy.. Boom will help him to grow further.
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
So I'm forgetting now...
Boom is riding road too, right?
That Conti team is stacked up pretty good. Very exciting Dutch riders at the moment.
Yeah but Boom is gonna ride with the big boys..
Don’t know how he is gona do it but he will do races like Gent=Wevelgem and maybe Parijs Roubaix..
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
Got it
I thought he was going to road next year, but couldn’t remember if it was pro or conti. I’m looking forward to seeing how he does for sure.
Argh, I think I've just double posted a comment on your blog by accident!
I thought it would appear immediately, but do you vet all comments first, just in case we’re too lewd? ;-)
Man
Is there any discipline not covered by megatalented Dutch teenyboppers? Seriously, if the Netherlands isn’t ruling Cycling by 2013, something’s wrong.
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by Chris Fontecchio on Nov 25, 2008 7:18 PM EST reply actions
We only have one problem:
Dekker, Boom, Maaskant are definitely killers.. But Dekker is riding now for the Belgiums so Idon’t support him anymore :) Yeah, not fair but that’s sport. Boom and Maaskant are both targetting the same courses. The springclassics. It’s gonna be a huge spectacle which only can be crossed by an old proverb: Where 2 dogs fight for 1 leg, the third takes it.. So Breschel? But I forget Langeveld.. Hmm think I’m gonna like Parijs-Roubaix: 2010-2021 ;)
Gesink and Mollema.. Both strong climbers but can they finish it? They both have a weak sprint so hopefully they increase their climb abilities.
Reus. Can he get back?
Overall.. We have some talent but their A’s.. For the TdF you have to be A+
Overall.. We have some talent but their A’s.. For the TdF you have to be A+And to come back on your question.. Bos hasn’t proved himself on the sprint yet. So we don’t have our megatalented sprinter or are you sources so good that you have seen Coen Vemelfoort coming? Or van Poppel?
Btw.. It’s gonna be time.. After the Dekker.. Erik.. stopped teir was a huge gap which couldn’t be filled up by Mister Teeth an the other Dutch boys.. Steven de Jongh, which is a support in Boonen’s train, was nominated for Cyclist of the year.. Why? Don’t know.. Because he won Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.. Yes he dit but how he didi it? It only shows the poor quality from our Dutch guys nowadays and can’t wait to see them back again at the top..
Btw.. It’s gonna be time.. After the Dekker.. Erik.. stopped teir was a huge gap which couldn’t be filled up by Mister Teeth an the other Dutch boys.. Steven de Jongh, which is a support in Boonen’s train, was nominated for Cyclist of the year.. Why? Don’t know.. Because he won Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.. Yes he dit but how he didi it? It only shows the poor quality from our Dutch guys nowadays and can’t wait to see them back again at the top..Long story about nothing I know.. But glad I can share it :)
Btw.. It’s gonna be time.. After the Dekker.. Erik.. stopped teir was a huge gap which couldn’t be filled up by Mister Teeth an the other Dutch boys.. Steven de Jongh, which is a support in Boonen’s train, was nominated for Cyclist of the year.. Why? Don’t know.. Because he won Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.. Yes he dit but how he didi it? It only shows the poor quality from our Dutch guys nowadays and can’t wait to see them back again at the top..Long story about nothing I know.. But glad I can share it :)Can’t we hav a topic about upcoming youngsters from native country’s how are gonna rock the streets next year? I like to hear some unspotted talents.
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
uuh.. How the hell did that happened?! Spooky!
Some say the best things in life, are one the inside.
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