Bike Radar 'Our Man' Thread
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In the absence of the legend that is Ji Cheng I feel we should nominate a Bike Radar Our Man of the Tour
BROM will carry all our hopes and dreams to Paris and in turn his every stroke will be celebrated.
Your nominations please.
BROM will carry all our hopes and dreams to Paris and in turn his every stroke will be celebrated.
Your nominations please.
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
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Procycling readers have Louis Meintjes and Dan Martin as 'men', through their rider diaries.
Can I nominate Luke Rowe and Julien Vermote, in the spirit of Ji0 -
In the absence of the legend that is Ji Cheng
CHENG!!!!!!!!!
I feel we should nominate a Bike Radar Our Man of the Tour
BROM will carry all our hopes and dreams to Paris and in turn his every stroke will be celebrated.
Your nominations please.
I would like to second Jose Serpa for Moustache of The Tour.Correlation is not causation.0 -
It's all about the moustache. If he's shaved it off I withdraw the nomination. He smiles a lot too, which is nice to see.I would like to second Jose Serpa for Moustache of The Tour.Twitter: @RichN950 -
It's all about the moustache. If he's shaved it off I withdraw the nomination. He smiles a lot too, which is nice to see.I would like to second Jose Serpa for Moustache of The Tour.
Yes. If the 'tache is gone then he's not My Moustachioed Man of the Tour. And he does smile a lot, which is as you say, nice to see.Correlation is not causation.0 -
What of Cheng?0
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It has to be Thomas de Gendt, surely?0
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Is the Tufty Swine riding?
I'm loathe to share Kudus or Tekkers with you lot, they're bone fide MY MEN, you can't just rock up and grab a piece of them.
But without suggesting any names, I'd like to propose the following selection criteria, which aim at finding a true cult hero:
1) Not British (they'll get enough attention aleady)
2) Doesn't ride for a wildcard team (our rider shouldn't need to borrow underdog romance from his team)
3) Not a genuine lanterne rouge contender (again, they'll get enough attention as it is)
4) Destined to spend the entire race (minus the closing 10km of each stage) 7 minutes ahead of the peloton
5) Not renowned for any cycling feat (No Adam Hansen)
6) Not already a cult hero here or elsewhereWarning No formatter is installed for the format0 -
It can't be Zubeldia, as he should ride under the radar, not on the Bikeradar.
My nomination is Pierre-Luc Périchon. Tro Bro Leon hardman it seems (but little else).0 -
It has to be Thomas de Gendt, surely?
I saw him first
"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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Strictly following the criteria then, I would like to nominate Benoît Vaugrenard, long time member of the esteemed team FDJ.0
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Strictly following the criteria then, I would like to nominate Benoît Vaugrenard, long time member of the esteemed team FDJ.
Who?Correlation is not causation.0 -
Wasn't he one of the kids in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?Strictly following the criteria then, I would like to nominate Benoît Vaugrenard, long time member of the esteemed team FDJ.
Who?Twitter: @RichN950 -
Wasn't he one of the kids in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?Strictly following the criteria then, I would like to nominate Benoît Vaugrenard, long time member of the esteemed team FDJ.
Who?
Ah him!
On second thoughts I think he's a little large to be riding a bike professionally and while I'm all for promoting women's cycling and transgender stuff, well the wrong gender.Correlation is not causation.0 -
Strictly following the criteria then, I would like to nominate Benoît Vaugrenard, long time member of the esteemed team FDJ.
Who?
Winner Winner, Poulet Dinner
There being no objection I hereby declare Benoit Vaugrenard the Bike Radar Pro Race Forum Our Man of the Tour 2015
Benoît Vaugrenard @benvaugrenard
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Good choice in Vaugrenard. It's not the first time he has attracted this sort of attention; he was featured in the revised version of "Rough Ride," where Paul K followed him around France in the 2006 TdF. Clearly he's a man of considerable patience.
He needs a nickname though? Renard = fox, so maybe The Fox?0 -
Can we really choose an FDJ man after the Aussies picked Vichot all those years ago?0
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I was going to suggest Alexis "le guppy du jura" Vuillermoz. Oh wellTeam My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0
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He needs a nickname though? Renard = fox, so maybe The Fox?
Randy Vanwarmer. Idiomatic, if a bit of a mouthful....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
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He needs a nickname though? Renard = fox, so maybe The Fox?
Randy Vanwarmer. Idiomatic, if a bit of a mouthful.
Benny Hand-grenadeIt's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
Foxy Fineface.Correlation is not causation.0
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Another vote for Serpa, quality rider and all round good guy.0
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Benny Blueberry?0
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It preferably has to be someone with a Twitter feed so we can let them know that they are 'Our Men' a bit like with Arthur and Cheng last year. Either that or I'll have to go and find them on Saturday and let them know.
Bonjour Monsieur Jolivisage, vous êtes notre homme pour le Tour.
Hola Señor Serpa, usted es nuestro bigote para el Tour.
OK who's going to tweet @benvaugrenard?Correlation is not causation.0 -
@benvaugrenard Bonjour Ben. Felicitations ! Vous êtes notre homme pour le Tour viewtopic.php?f=40002&t=13031667 … Bonne chance, de Pro Race.
If this works I'll let you know, if it doesn't blame google translate
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Benoit - proper domestique but only 1 GT (vuelta) in the last 4 years
now he's keeping his eye on a contender and a sprinter
oooooof
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Nickname, after Rich95's intervention, is surely Violet Beauregarde?
PS- a thousand chapeaus for the reference, genius., RichWarning No formatter is installed for the format0 -
@benvaugrenard Bonjour Ben. Felicitations ! Vous êtes notre homme pour le Tour viewtopic.php?f=40002&t=13031667 … Bonne chance, de Pro Race.
If this works I'll let you know, if it doesn't blame google translate
Wey hey!
Allé allé Violet. (ooo that rhymes if you say violet in the French way)Correlation is not causation.0 -
Another vote for Serpa, quality rider and all round good guy.
X2.
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