Professional cycling is a stubbornly traditional sport of teamwork and tactical acumen. The long range attack for example is generally considered to be idiocy or suicide as traditional
link tactics recommend sticking with a small
link group and making your big move as close as possible to the finish line. That
link said professional cycling is also a sport that loves a hero and Cancellara's personality and style of riding with panaché endeared him to the history books.