Round one to Cav

rickwiggans
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edited December 2011 in Pro race
Cav wins Sports Journalists' Assoc. Sportsman of the Year
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  • dabber
    dabber Posts: 1,982
    But has he gone too early :? ... are the others on his wheel??? :wink:
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  • frenchfighter
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  • rajMAN
    rajMAN Posts: 429
    rickwiggans wrote:
    Cav wins Sports Journalists' Assoc. Sportsman of the Year

    Which is the real deal in terms of sporting recognition I believe. The Christmas Panto version is yet to come! :lol:
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    At least he turned out in a better suit.

    Could have tightened his knot though.
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  • Bakunin
    Bakunin Posts: 868
    frenchfighter wrote:
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    Does the world have to call him "Sir?" Is he now a knight or something?

    That should help with his monster sized ego.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,708
    ^No, this is just an MBE - you need to be knighted to be called sir...which he wins Olympic Gold, I'd say he almost certainly will be...

    MBE's also go to brave lollypop ladies, charity workers, or footballers that score a goal in the quarter finals of a competition and such
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • jerry3571
    jerry3571 Posts: 1,532
    edited December 2011
    I know it's tradition to not shave before a big event at the Tour de France or something (to save every last drop of energy for the ride) but I think picking up his "Jim'll fix it" Badge is not really an excuse for to not put a shaver near his chops.

    In case anyone is young here; this is a Jim'll Fix it Badge below-

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  • Bakunin
    Bakunin Posts: 868
    ddraver wrote:
    ^No, this is just an MBE - you need to be knighted to be called sir...which he wins Olympic Gold, I'd say he almost certainly will be...

    MBE's also go to brave lollypop ladies, charity workers, or footballers that score a goal in the quarter finals of a competition and such

    Thanks -- so he is now a member of the British Empire. What was he before?

    Confusing place.
  • richa
    richa Posts: 1,632
    ddraver wrote:
    ^No, this is just an MBE - you need to be knighted to be called sir...which he wins Olympic Gold, I'd say he almost certainly will be...
    Really? Normally takes a little more than that. Holmes = 2, Hoy, Pinsent = 4, Redgarve = 5 golds.
    Rich
  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    Bakunin wrote:

    Thanks -- so he is now a member of the British Empire. What was he before?

    Confusing place.
    A citizen of a Un-united Kingdom (UK) Protectorate Island with the nearest Pro License available. :roll:
    It's a small Empire these days and not worth getting dressed up for.

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  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    RichA wrote:
    ddraver wrote:
    ^No, this is just an MBE - you need to be knighted to be called sir...which he wins Olympic Gold, I'd say he almost certainly will be...
    Really? Normally takes a little more than that. Holmes = 2, Hoy, Pinsent = 4, Redgarve = 5 golds.
    Now, how many stages of that well publicised July (every year) cycle race did they win. :?:
    Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 1972
  • nickwill
    nickwill Posts: 2,735
    In terms of achievement it could be argued that Cav's achievements are already much more significant than those of Chris Hoy. Track cycling is not nearly as high profile as road racing in the wider cycling world.
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  • Tom Dean
    Tom Dean Posts: 1,723
    Nickwill wrote:
    In terms of achievement it could be argued that Cav's achievements are already much more significant than those of Chris Hoy. Track cycling is not nearly as high profile as road racing in the wider cycling world.

    A bit harsh on Hoy I think. The olympics is the highest level on the track - Cav has much more opportunities to win big races.

    Winning the olympic RR next year wouldn't rank that high against what Cav has already won
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,708
    I think it's irrelevant...

    In the UK (us lot excepted)
    Olympics = important
    Cyclists = worthless, even actually a bit childish, may as well run them over, should pay road tax etc

    So he can win every race in the world but no one in GB will care until he wins the Olympics....
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • deejay
    deejay Posts: 3,138
    ddraver wrote:
    I think it's irrelevant...
    In the UK
    Cyclists = worthless, may as was well run them over, should pay road tax etc
    Off Topic.
    I was reminded at the weekend when I watched several (11) horse & two wheel carts trotting up the main road near
    the M25.
    In 10 minutes I saw a single cart followed a few minutes later by 2 and then a couple more solos then 3 carts etc.

    The traffic hold up behind these did make me think that they don't need "Road Tax" either.
    Organiser, National Championship 50 mile Time Trial 1972
  • Monty Zoncolan
    Monty Zoncolan Posts: 341
    SPOTY tonight on the BBC. Go Cav. Appparently he's the bookies' favourite now.

    Also, an interesting little piece by Will Fotheringham in last Sunday's Observer:

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/dec/17/mark-cavendish-sports-personality-award
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,708
    Hey, if he's got Lord Sugar behind him we ve got a shot!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    Cav takes it! :)
  • aforeman
    aforeman Posts: 12
    Result !
  • woody1545
    woody1545 Posts: 322
    Half a decade???? :lol:
  • TMR
    TMR Posts: 3,986
    woody1545 wrote:
    Half a decade???? :lol:

    Bless him, he's not a great public speaker. I am so very pleased for him though - thought we were going to see tears then. I love Cav.
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,708
    ddraver wrote:
    I would nt be too gutted if Darren Clarke or Mo Farrah won...those would be my only other choices!

    Is it bad form to quote myself?!? :D:D(thrice)

    Could have written a speech though Mark - I'm not sure he actually thought he had a genuine shot!! I know it's soft of me but it's really nice to see how much he and Peta mean to each other. I hope they stay very happy!

    Yossie's gonna be soooo maaaad!!! :lol::lol::lol:
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • markmod
    markmod Posts: 501
    edited December 2011
    :) Glad my vote made the difference. Well deserved winner I reckon!
  • andyrac
    andyrac Posts: 1,202
    Fantastic, or is it Cavtastic....

    However, there was something missing......his lead out train....where were Martin, Eisel & Renshaw.... :wink:
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  • iainf72
    iainf72 Posts: 15,784
    markmod wrote:
    :) Glad my vote made the difference?

    Oooh, voting - Lets me post this

    http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/06/magaz ... wanted=all

    :wink:
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  • Dorset_Boy
    Dorset_Boy Posts: 7,601
    Many congrat to Cav - totally deserved! :D
  • Masonavickof
    Masonavickof Posts: 278
    Well Done Cav...

    World Champion, Green Jersey. Well deserved!!
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  • RichN95.
    RichN95. Posts: 27,259
    markmod wrote:
    :) Glad my vote made the difference. Well deserved winner I reckon!

    It's good job you voted, it was very close:

    Mark Cavendish 169,152 (49.47%)
    Darren Clarke 42,188 (12.34%)
    Mo Farah 29,780 (8.71%)
    Luke Donald 23,854 (6.98%)
    Andy Murray 18,754 (5.48%)
    Andrew Strauss 17,994 (5.26%)
    Alastair Cook 13,038 (3.81%)
    Rory McIlroy 11,915 (3.48%)
    Dai Greene 9,022 (2.64%)
    Amir Khan 6,262 (1.83%)
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  • IanLD
    IanLD Posts: 423
    My vote helped make the difference too :wink:

    Had previously seen that he was on for about 40% of the vote, but to get nearly 50% is fantastic news for him and for cycling in general.

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