Bertie & Bjarne: The honeymoon

secretsqirrel
secretsqirrel Posts: 1,785
edited August 2010 in Pro race
How long will the honeymoon last?

Just reading this, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow:-

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bjarne- ... about-2011

I quite like both these characters, but I'm not sure how well they are going to co-exist.
Bruyneel tried the English lessons bit.
The 3GTs in a season dream? Not sure they have reached an understanding there.
And what about
Although Contador and his inner circle of Spanish domestiques and staff will take some power and influence away from Riis, he is looking forward to the 2011 Tour de France.
I noticed that wasn't in quotation marks, but if it were the case, I can't see it sitting well with Bjarne for too long?

Comments

  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    How long will the honeymoon last?

    Just reading this, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow:-

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bjarne- ... about-2011
    Carlton-Kirby on ES today mentioned Bjarne wants improved English for the fans.
    Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 1972
  • secretsqirrel
    secretsqirrel Posts: 1,785
    deejay wrote:
    Carlton-Kirby on ES today mentioned Bjarne wants improved English for the fans.

    Yes, I heard that. It prompted me to post. The CN piece mentioned Danish fans specifically. So that AC could replace the Schlecks as the focus of Danish adoration. Is not riding a bike like a demon enough?

    I can't understand a lot of cyclists :oops: But it doesn't stop me admiring them
  • deejay wrote:
    Carlton-Kirby on ES today mentioned Bjarne wants improved English for the fans.

    SecretSqirrel
    Yes, I heard that. It prompted me to post. The CN piece mentioned Danish fans specifically

    Why not insist Alberto learns Danish instead? That has to be easier than a GT Grand Slam.
  • afx237vi
    afx237vi Posts: 12,630
    Because virtually all Danish people speak English already, and speaking English will make him more accessible to cycling journos and fans worldwide.
  • avoidingmyphd
    avoidingmyphd Posts: 1,154
    He needs to learn French.
  • secretsqirrel
    secretsqirrel Posts: 1,785
    He didn't have to learn Russian for that Kazakh fans. If he is going global, perhaps he should learn Chinese or Spanish.........oops :oops: :wink:
  • secretsqirrel
    secretsqirrel Posts: 1,785
    Hmmm.......

    Andy S. has his doubts about the alliance also.......

    http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/schleck ... o-surprise