But there’s always been the stars and water carriers. If the difference between eras of stars isn’t that astounding, the difference in pack fodder is probably even less pronounced. Perhaps all these modern methods/tech have resulted more in better recovery/fatigue/repeatability/longevity management rather than more overall speed.
Or, perhaps these modern methods don’t translate into the significant gains in cycling compared to other sports.
I think I’ll just stick to KISS: