Anyone want a fanbacked women's pro team?

No_Ta_Doctor

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/crowdf ... eam/013633

I'm up for it.

DeadCalm

No tA Doctor wrote:

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/crowdfunding-sought-for-women-s-pro-cycling-team/013633

I'm up for it.

Me too. It even warranted my first ever tweet.

CYCLESPORT1

Been done before - Failed

No_Ta_Doctor

CYCLESPORT1 wrote:

Been done before - Failed

Doesn't mean it can't work this time.

Paul 8v

Good idea, I'd be up for it

Richmond Racer

Yeah, I've said I'll support. Even if attempts have been made before and failed, the likes of Stefan Wyman and the others helping him run with the idea, can learn from why those failed and not make the same mistakes.

TMR

No.

I really couldn't care less about women's cycling. No offence intended to any fans, but it's not for me.

Mikey23

Yup, seems like a good idea to me ...

Yellow Peril

I've got two daughters aged 9 and 11. Both are very sporty (swimming and athletics)They are full of enthusiasm after the Olympics and have so many more female sporting heroes now. As a cycling fan with two such sporty daughters it would be poor show on my part not to support such a project.

Count me in. I don't tweet so if someone is twittering can they put their hand up for me as well.

No_Ta_Doctor

Yellow Peril wrote:

I've got two daughters aged 9 and 11. Both are very sporty (swimming and athletics)They are full of enthusiasm after the Olympics and have so many more female sporting heroes now. As a cycling fan with two such sporty daughters it would be poor show on my part not to support such a project.

Count me in. I don't tweet so if someone is twittering can they put their hand up for me as well.

Have done. I'm trying to find you a non Twitter channel. This is early stages so far, they'll set up a proper crowd-funding system if they have enough interest.

Turfle

Me too. Sounds like a worthwhile venture.

Yellow Peril

No tA Doctor wrote:

Yellow Peril wrote:

I've got two daughters aged 9 and 11. Both are very sporty (swimming and athletics)They are full of enthusiasm after the Olympics and have so many more female sporting heroes now. As a cycling fan with two such sporty daughters it would be poor show on my part not to support such a project.

Count me in. I don't tweet so if someone is twittering can they put their hand up for me as well.

Have done. I'm trying to find you a non Twitter channel. This is early stages so far, they'll set up a proper crowd-funding system if they have enough interest.

Thanks Doc. I really like this idea, there isn't many opportunities to be a part of something like this.

richa

Some details here:
http://www.onthedrops.cc/fanbackedwomensteam/

No_Ta_Doctor

For non Twitters (Twits?) email stefan at onthedrops.com and he'll pick it up.

jonomc4

I see Team Sky are very close to setting up a Womens team (or at least very keen on the idea) I bet we see a Sky female team by this time next year

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... ccess.html

Jez mon

jonomc4 wrote:

I see Team Sky are very close to setting up a Womens team (or at least very keen on the idea) I bet we see a Sky female team by this time next year

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... ccess.html

Until Sky themselves want a women's team, Brailsford's thoughts on the subject don't really matter. To really promote the cause of women's cycling, Sky would probably do more good by televising it, rather than sponsoring a team as a bit of a sideshow.

inkyfingers

I'd be pleased to see a Sky/BC backed women's team, though of course you know that some people will never be happy.

Richmond Racer

inkyfingers wrote:

I'd be pleased to see a Sky/BC backed women's team, though of course you know that some people will never be happy.

+1

jonomc4

If Sky have their own team - you can bet your bottom dollar they are going to show it on the TV!

amaferanga

jonomc4 wrote:

If Sky have their own team - you can bet your bottom dollar they are going to show it on the TV!

You mean like they do with men's cycling? Can't remember the last time I watched any cycling on Sky Sports.

Pross

Jez mon wrote:

jonomc4 wrote:

I see Team Sky are very close to setting up a Womens team (or at least very keen on the idea) I bet we see a Sky female team by this time next year

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... ccess.html

Until Sky themselves want a women's team, Brailsford's thoughts on the subject don't really matter. To really promote the cause of women's cycling, Sky would probably do more good by televising it, rather than sponsoring a team as a bit of a sideshow.

I thought the UCI insisted on cycling rights going to free to air channels (although I've never understood how ES fall into that category)?

Pross

In terms of sponsors, surely it would make more sense for someone like Chain Reaction or Wiggle to sponsor a women's team? Get more women interested in the sport who associate the company with women's cycling and they'll probably be the first port of call for kit.

prawny

amaferanga wrote:

jonomc4 wrote:

If Sky have their own team - you can bet your bottom dollar they are going to show it on the TV!

You mean like they do with men's cycling? Can't remember the last time I watched any cycling on Sky Sports.

Elite circuit series and premier calendar are on Sky Sports. I reckon they'd stick the womens stuff that they're allowed to show on there too.

Jez mon

Pross wrote:

Jez mon wrote:

jonomc4 wrote:

I see Team Sky are very close to setting up a Womens team (or at least very keen on the idea) I bet we see a Sky female team by this time next year

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... ccess.html

Until Sky themselves want a women's team, Brailsford's thoughts on the subject don't really matter. To really promote the cause of women's cycling, Sky would probably do more good by televising it, rather than sponsoring a team as a bit of a sideshow.

I thought the UCI insisted on cycling rights going to free to air channels (although I've never understood how ES fall into that category)?

If the UCI actually stopped someone from airing women's cycling because they were a pay to air channel, that would seem rather stupid. Wouldn't surprise me though!

rebs

jonomc4 wrote:

I see Team Sky are very close to setting up a Womens team (or at least very keen on the idea) I bet we see a Sky female team by this time next year

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/others ... ccess.html

You lot are slipping. Braislford pointing out about where cigarettes can lead you and no-one wants to accuse Wiggins of doping?:P

Le Commentateur

A successful fan-backed team would be bad for the women's sport because it would enable the UCI and others involved in the organisation of the sport to argue that things are OK, nothing needs to change...

cal_stewart

To be fair no.

Womens Track is good as its in a fairly constant environment, however womens road racing is just poor to watch IMHO compared to the Mens.

Jez mon

Cal_Stewart wrote:

To be fair no.

Womens Track is good as its in a fairly constant environment, however womens road racing is just poor to watch IMHO compared to the Mens.

Personally, I don't think I have watched enough women's cycling to come to this conclusion. Certainly, the World's last year was a bit of a snorefest, before I had to go off and do something and miss the finale! But that was due to the course. I thought the women's Olympic RR was better than the men's if anything.