Well Done Cav

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  • andyrac
    andyrac Posts: 1,197
    RichN95 wrote:
    AndyRAC wrote:

    It’s pathetic isn’t it. It’s like a closed shop – as though no other sports can intrude. Some sports are extremely lucky the amount of coverage thet get – yes – tennis, golf – no Brit has won a ‘major’ for years, yet they still get press. The sporting media in this country are extremely insular – relying on the same tired old sports year in year out.

    A British golfer won a major just three months ago. Which suggests it might not get massive press you say.

    No, you're quite right - but that was the first for 10 years.
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  • PBo
    PBo Posts: 2,493
    AndyRAC wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    AndyRAC wrote:

    It’s pathetic isn’t it. It’s like a closed shop – as though no other sports can intrude. Some sports are extremely lucky the amount of coverage thet get – yes – tennis, golf – no Brit has won a ‘major’ for years, yet they still get press. The sporting media in this country are extremely insular – relying on the same tired old sports year in year out.

    A British golfer won a major just three months ago. Which suggests it might not get massive press you say.

    No, you're quite right - but that was the first for 10 years.

    I think the Ryder cup helps keep Golf's profile up too.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Cav is Cav, and I can't see the big deal with that. I'd rather he spoke his mind, than turn into a scripted media trained parrot.

    I'm sure he'll mature as the years go on, and tones down a bit, but I hope no one forces him to change how he responds to interviews.
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  • moray_gub
    moray_gub Posts: 3,328
    RichN95 wrote:
    AndyRAC wrote:

    It’s pathetic isn’t it. It’s like a closed shop – as though no other sports can intrude. Some sports are extremely lucky the amount of coverage thet get – yes – tennis, golf – no Brit has won a ‘major’ for years, yet they still get press. The sporting media in this country are extremely insular – relying on the same tired old sports year in year out.

    A British golfer won a major just three months ago. Which suggests it might not get massive press you say.

    All Golfs majors are covered on TV either Terrestrial or Sky and all reported by news channels most of the top European and American events are covered on TV , most get national newspaper coverage id say Golf was pretty well in there as far as coverage is concerned.
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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    Harry01 wrote:
    First of all - Well done Cavendish, good result.

    Problem with Cavendish is he's allowed to speak (not sure about thinking) before, after and possibly in between races which is a shame. At present, as long as he keeps winning it would be great if his results spoke for him. After listening to Cavendish in interviews and his ranting or churlish behaviour particularly to his fellow pro's I have on occassions thought it best he doesn't win.

    I have similar feelings when some people type!

    Cav has been far better since the early stages of the Tour, he seems to be maturing.
  • rajMAN
    rajMAN Posts: 429
    Tusher wrote:
    My hero.

    What else can I say? He has a fabulous future ahead of him- although precisely what he has to do to capture the attention of the British media I know not.

    Live in hope that one day they'll ban bluddy football.

    Get himself on Strictly or Xfactor!! like wot proper Celebs do! :roll:
  • No_Ta_Doctor
    No_Ta_Doctor Posts: 14,655
    While it would be nice if cycling got a bit more coverage the sad fact is that it gets the coverage the market merits. Football sells papers, cycling doesn't. I'd also venture to speculate that there are far more golfers than cycling enthusiasts out there (those that either race themselves or take an interest in cycling as a sport).
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  • schweiz
    schweiz Posts: 1,644
    never mind the mainstream press, I can barely find mention of it on the news on here!!

    Well done Cav!
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    schweiz wrote:
    never mind the mainstream press, I can barely find mention of it on the news on here!!

    Bike Radar don't really cover pro racing, they have their sister site, Cycling News, to do that
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  • schweiz
    schweiz Posts: 1,644
    RichN95 wrote:
    schweiz wrote:
    never mind the mainstream press, I can barely find mention of it on the news on here!!

    Bike Radar don't really cover pro racing, they have their sister site, Cycling News, to do that

    :?:

    There's been loads of pro-tour/continental news on bike radar either directly or with links, as you say, to Cycling News. But there's been nothing on Cav and when I click on the Road tab and then the Racing sub tab, there is no mention of Cav's success even though the content is provided by Cycling News. American TT, Road Race and Cross and next years ToB all all covered though :roll:
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  • shakey88
    shakey88 Posts: 289
    iainf72 wrote:
    PBo wrote:

    Eh? He always thanks his team...outbursts are usually aimed at himself or 3rd parties

    Few good point in this blog entry

    http://bicycling.com/blogs/boulderreport/

    So that's tyler farrar's blog yes? :wink:
  • shakey88
    shakey88 Posts: 289
    schweiz wrote:
    RichN95 wrote:
    schweiz wrote:
    never mind the mainstream press, I can barely find mention of it on the news on here!!

    Bike Radar don't really cover pro racing, they have their sister site, Cycling News, to do that

    :?:

    There's been loads of pro-tour/continental news on bike radar either directly or with links, as you say, to Cycling News. But there's been nothing on Cav and when I click on the Road tab and then the Racing sub tab, there is no mention of Cav's success even though the content is provided by Cycling News. American TT, Road Race and Cross and next years ToB all all covered though :roll:

    that's coz cycling news are always licking tyler farrars butt cheeks :lol:

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