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  • secretsqirrel
    secretsqirrel Posts: 2,123
    Welsh, Kazakhs and Swiss for me. :?
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Why do so many people like Geraint other than the fact he is British?



    As a random aside, Kennaugh finished 87th out of 159 at the Giro.
    Contador is the Greatest
  • ms_tree
    ms_tree Posts: 1,405
    'Fraid I'm not one of those you has to support British riders just 'cos they are. Same applied when we followed cricket - couldn't stand Botham (he's up there with Armstrong in my opinion). However, Thomas is ok and I'm warming slightly to Millar (shock) but can't take to Wiggins mainly for the business about him leaving Garmin for Sky but I also read his book and thought he was a bit of a winger. I'll obviously have to support the Essex boy but can't remember his name.
    Others:
    Tommy - always good for a break of the front.
    Sylv Chavenel
    Gilbert
    Leif Hoste with the sculptered features.
    Tony Martin with his baby face.
    Pinotti
    Anton, Txrukka and Nieve (Mr Snow) for guts and determination as David Duffield used to say.
    Hesjedahl
    Haussler
    Garate
    Kiriyenka

    And, like Cleate Eastwood - Pantani per sempre.
    'Google can bring back a hundred thousand answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.'
    Neil Gaiman
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Essex boy I think is Ian 'hard nuts' Stannard

    IanStannardKBK_2566587.jpg
    Contador is the Greatest
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    RichN95 wrote:
    P_Tucker wrote:
    And as an aside, other than possibly the safety aspect, WGAF about having a popular sport?

    The more popular a sport is, the more TV coverage it gets. I would have thought that was pretty bleeding obvious.

    I see you have yet to discover TV over the internet.
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    disgruntledgoat wrote:

    Riders didn't like him cos he was a moaning bustard.

    Sure sure. There are a few names in here that I've via some pro's are not well liked by the riders at all.
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • RowCycle
    RowCycle Posts: 367
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Why do so many people like Geraint other than the fact he is British?

    I've seen him interviewed on tv and seems a nice decent fella - with a bit of a cheeky chappy appeal
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    johnfinch wrote:
    Besides, every person is free to choose which criteria they use to decide on which cyclists to support.

    Indeed. And that's why I only support white cyclists; the brown ones should be working from dusk til dawn on my farm for my leftover pizza crusts.

    200 years ago slavery was acceptable; 100 years sexism and racism were, and look at how we (I hope) feel about those viewpoints today . In 100 years people nationalism will doubtlessly be added the above list.
  • Tom BB
    Tom BB Posts: 1,001
    Why is nationalism a bad thing? I'm not talking to the point of extremes like the National Front, but say the average poster on this thread......

    I like to see British cyclists do well.....its because they are British-a common ground if you will. Success breads success generally, so the more successful Brits are in the pro ranks, the more successful cycling in general will be in this country. Do you really need it explaining as to why this is a good thing? Unless of course you get you kicks out of setting yourself apart (or superior) to others by participating in a niche sport?
  • ratsbeyfus
    ratsbeyfus Posts: 2,841
    P_Tucker wrote:
    johnfinch wrote:
    Besides, every person is free to choose which criteria they use to decide on which cyclists to support.

    Indeed. And that's why I only support white cyclists; the brown ones should be working from dusk til dawn on my farm for my leftover pizza crusts.

    200 years ago slavery was acceptable; 100 years sexism and racism were, and look at how we (I hope) feel about those viewpoints today . In 100 years people nationalism will doubtlessly be added the above list.

    How many years from now do you think saying "You Sir are a c@ck" will be unacceptable?

    I had one of them red bikes but I don't any more. Sad face.

    @ratsbey
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    P_Tucker wrote:
    I see you have yet to discover TV over the internet.

    I see you have yet to discover 50 inch high definition plasmas and are slumming it with a dodgy Sporza feed on JustinTV.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,253
    frenchfighter wrote:
    Essex boy I think is Ian 'hard nuts' Stannard

    Alex Dowsett's from Essex as well.
    Twitter: @RichN95
  • smithy21
    smithy21 Posts: 2,204
    Knew this would end badly as soon as P-Troll appeared.
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    Tom BB wrote:
    Why is nationalism a bad thing? I'm not talking to the point of extremes like the National Front, but say the average poster on this thread......

    I like to see British cyclists do well.....its because they are British-a common ground if you will. Success breads success generally, so the more successful Brits are in the pro ranks, the more successful cycling in general will be in this country. Do you really need it explaining as to why this is a good thing? Unless of course you get you kicks out of setting yourself apart (or superior) to others by participating in a niche sport?

    By the same logic, why is sexism a bad thing if, instead of actively oppressing women by chaining one to the kitchen sink, you just for e.g. ignore the ideas of a female colleague at work? Or make sexist jokes every now and then?
  • Tom BB
    Tom BB Posts: 1,001
    Because sexism is discriminatory and useless........whereas I've just detailed above just a couple of ideas on how a pride in nationality can be benefitial........you're clutching at straws now mate!

    Why do you troll so much on here by the way? Is it becuase you were/are a reasonable cyclist but never reached the level you wished?
  • cogidubnus
    cogidubnus Posts: 860
    P_Tucker wrote:
    Nationalism is no less stupid than racism, it's just more socially acceptable.

    I think this is perhaps one of the most stupid things I have ever heard.
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    Tom BB wrote:
    Why do you troll so much on here by the way? Is it becuase you were/are a reasonable cyclist but never reached the level you wished?

    No, I was always crap at cycling, I've never thought any differently. I troll mostly because I find it amusing, but TBH only about a quarter of my posting is deliberate trolling - the rest is because there is so much utter cack spouted by muppets on here that I just can't help myself. Still, it's a victimless crime.
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    RichN95 wrote:
    P_Tucker wrote:
    I see you have yet to discover TV over the internet.

    I see you have yet to discover 50 inch high definition plasmas and are slumming it with a dodgy Sporza feed on JustinTV.

    By the time British sporting success has increased the demand for televised cycling such that it pays to show third tier cycling events (first and second are already on Eurosport) they'll be streaming HD over the interwebs.
  • paulcuthbert
    paulcuthbert Posts: 1,016
    guinea wrote:
    I like Cancellara.

    How about you OP?

    I like Cancellara too- his power at Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders last year were awesome!

    Used to find David Millar really annoying in interviews, but now I think he's great and riding strong. Probably my very favourite at the moment. And Nicholas Roche is doing well at representing my homeland as well. Obviously couldn't not mention Mark Cavendish either. Just awesome!

    Others I love to see doing well are Andy Schleck, Thomas Voeckler, Jens Voigt, Carlos Sastre, Thor Hushovd and Big George Hincapie
    The most painful climb in Northern Ireland http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs200.snc1/6776_124247198694_548863694_2335754_8016178_n.jpg
  • frenchfighter
    frenchfighter Posts: 30,642
    Recent interview with Thomas:
    http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/8696/ ... phine.aspx
    http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/8706/ ... icion.aspx
    Contador is the Greatest
  • greeny1
    greeny1 Posts: 106
    I’ve gotta go with Canc! Pure power and aggression! Strangely I’m not too fussed about Cav and I certainly don’t think he is charismatic! Still a bloody good sprinter like! Cipo! Now there’s charisma ;)
  • apriliarider
    apriliarider Posts: 222
    In order -

    Wiggo
    Downing R
    Cavendish
    Thomas
    Any other brit
    Gilbert
    Team Sky
    Evans
    Tommy
    Cancellara
    J-Rod
  • timoid.
    timoid. Posts: 3,133
    I like all the one day stars but have to pick Gilbert for his brilliance and guts.
    Basso as he gives me hope that you can win a GT clean.
    Pinotti for his take on cycling in general.
    Freire for being Freire.
    Pooley. Talented and cute.

    I have no time for most GT riders, but Contador especially leaves me feeling cold.
    It's a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired.
  • bennyandrew
    bennyandrew Posts: 42
    Tommy Voeckler ,just for his panche,also big magi for his great comeback at uk youth.
  • kamil1891
    kamil1891 Posts: 658
    Gilbert, Nibali (mainly for descending) then also Scarpone and Cancellara :)
  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    Timoid. wrote:
    Basso as he gives me hope that you can win a GT clean.

    Meh, it's more likely because he's a slim, good looking version of me you like him :wink:

    Lack of Irish names on yer list Timoid!
    Fckin' Quintana … that creep can roll, man.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    Timoid. wrote:
    Basso as he gives me hope that you can win a GT clean.

    I've lost track of all the doping scandals of the last decade but thought Basso had been done for doping in the past and / or admitted to "trying to dope"?
  • AndyRubio
    AndyRubio Posts: 880
    Gilbert
    Contador
    Cancellara
    Voeckler
    Steegmans
    Cavendish

    Was impressed with Christophe Kern going for it last week too. Note the lack of wheelsuckers, like Evans and Wiggins, in that list.
    My hour on the plinth
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Pross wrote:
    I've lost track of all the doping scandals of the last decade but thought Basso had been done for doping in the past and / or admitted to "trying to dope"?

    He was banned for doping. Paul Kimmage had a spat with Lance at a press conference at the ATC last year when he asked him what it was about dopers like Basso he admired so much.

    Have a look on YT.
  • dougzz
    dougzz Posts: 1,833
    I like people I wish I didn't, like Vino and Scarponi. Why, why do I do that?
    I like watching Bertie attack, but it's spoiled by what probably fuels the attacks. I quite like the Schlecks and Canc. Gilbert is fierce to watch, and def like Evans.
    I find that I change with the wind, and have no absolute fav beyond the great Manx Missile MBE himself.

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