Froome's Data
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He speaks more like a management consultant, I think. That's a fair point, but knocking him for his results is a bit odd. A bit like having a go at Michael Jackson for Thriller, probably not the prime avenue for criticism.It could be worse. He's not banging on about how Brailsford speaks like a supermarket regional manager, his results are hyped by a gravy train press and swallowed as gopel by this forum of fanbois. That really would be trolling.
A management consultant specialising in just-in-time grocery supplies perhaps. Regarding results, I think they're mediocre (catastrophic in 2014) without Froome, a rider who didn't fit his David Brent-esque 'rider curve' and he wanted to ditch let's not forget. You could even argue that Froome succeeded in 2013 despite Kerrison delivering a knackered support squad. Wiggo's 2012 is the exception. Truly a brilliant deployment of blind force: like surrounding Messi with a team of Savages. But even here there are massive caveats. Brailsford's blind loyalty to, or fear of, this Diva almost certainly cost his team the 2011 Vuelta.
Porte won a few chippers and Stannard Thomas and Swift are now monument threats. Granted.
I think his results massively flatter his abilities and am allergic to the virus of management consultancy infecting the last authentic sport on earth.
Could I recommend having a browse of "the gervais principle" on Ribbon farm??0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758929#p19758929]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:
Wow, hello to you too.Can we just ban him/her already?
I enjoy the Simpsons reference here, would Max Power not have been funnier because of what you're talking about?0 -
Is it the existence of God we disagree on or that I'm his gift?Rich still pretends he's God's gift. I disagree.Twitter: @RichN950 -
Is it the existence of God we disagree on or that I'm his gift?Rich still pretends he's God's gift. I disagree.
I'm agreeing on both
It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
He speaks more like a management consultant, I think. That's a fair point, but knocking him for his results is a bit odd. A bit like having a go at Michael Jackson for Thriller, probably not the prime avenue for criticism.It could be worse. He's not banging on about how Brailsford speaks like a supermarket regional manager, his results are hyped by a gravy train press and swallowed as gopel by this forum of fanbois. That really would be trolling.
A management consultant specialising in just-in-time grocery supplies perhaps. Regarding results, I think they're mediocre (catastrophic in 2014) without Froome, a rider who didn't fit his David Brent-esque 'rider curve' and he wanted to ditch let's not forget. You could even argue that Froome succeeded in 2013 despite Kerrison delivering a knackered support squad. Wiggo's 2012 is the exception. Truly a brilliant deployment of blind force: like surrounding Messi with a team of Savages. But even here there are massive caveats. Brailsford's blind loyalty to, or fear of, this Diva almost certainly cost his team the 2011 Vuelta.
Porte won a few chippers and Stannard Thomas and Swift are now monument threats. Granted.
I think his results massively flatter his abilities and am allergic to the virus of management consultancy infecting the last authentic sport on earth.
Blimey! Whilst I completely get the moans about the management style of Team Sky seen as ushering in a less romantic version of how to win bike races, let's not forget the context of the scene at the time and who Brailsford was up against: there's Vinokourov, Riis, Bruyneel, Tinkov, Unzue…
Brailsford may be to management what Dire Straits were to rhythm and blues, but I know who I reserve my sneering contempt for...0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759026#p19759026]Blazing Saddles[/url] wrote:Disappointing to see this forum mirror the Clinic in it's response to a non consensus viewpoint.
We are better than that.
I don't know who he is there, but give the bloke a chance.
Engage if one feels the need to try and re-educate. If not, leave him and his opinion be and allow boredom to do it's thing.
Well said, Mr Saddles.0 -
Nicely said. I know there's no way I can support teams that hire dodgy doctors from unreliable lowlands teams. Same with DS staff.
He speaks more like a management consultant, I think. That's a fair point, but knocking him for his results is a bit odd. A bit like having a go at Michael Jackson for Thriller, probably not the prime avenue for criticism.It could be worse. He's not banging on about how Brailsford speaks like a supermarket regional manager, his results are hyped by a gravy train press and swallowed as gopel by this forum of fanbois. That really would be trolling.
A management consultant specialising in just-in-time grocery supplies perhaps. Regarding results, I think they're mediocre (catastrophic in 2014) without Froome, a rider who didn't fit his David Brent-esque 'rider curve' and he wanted to ditch let's not forget. You could even argue that Froome succeeded in 2013 despite Kerrison delivering a knackered support squad. Wiggo's 2012 is the exception. Truly a brilliant deployment of blind force: like surrounding Messi with a team of Savages. But even here there are massive caveats. Brailsford's blind loyalty to, or fear of, this Diva almost certainly cost his team the 2011 Vuelta.
Porte won a few chippers and Stannard Thomas and Swift are now monument threats. Granted.
I think his results massively flatter his abilities and am allergic to the virus of management consultancy infecting the last authentic sport on earth.
Blimey! Whilst I completely get the moans about the management style of Team Sky seen as ushering in a less romantic version of how to win bike races, let's not forget the context of the scene at the time and who Brailsford was up against: there's Vinokourov, Riis, Bruyneel, Tinkov, Unzue…
Brailsford may be to management what Dire Straits were to rhythm and blues, but I know who I reserve my sneering contempt for...Supporter of Sky, transparency and clean cycling. Opponent of pseudoscience.
The greatest clean cycling performance ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiN2vfGKhk0 -
Sorry, I didn't want to name myself after a hair dryer. I don't watch the Simpsons, too busy riding my Dogma F8 and following up on all things Team Sky[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758929#p19758929]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:
Wow, hello to you too.Can we just ban him/her already?
I enjoy the Simpsons reference here, would Max Power not have been funnier because of what you're talking about?
Supporter of Sky, transparency and clean cycling. Opponent of pseudoscience.
The greatest clean cycling performance ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiN2vfGKhk0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758929#p19758929]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:
Wow, hello to you too.Can we just ban him/her already?
I enjoy the Simpsons reference here, would Max Power not have been funnier because of what you're talking about?
Hopefully once this whole thing is over he can get back to being plain old Rock Strongo"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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What thing? I think someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. I'm just here to spread cheer and talk up Team Sky. Here's a smiley to cheer you up![url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759418#p19759418]disgruntledgoat[/url] wrote:[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758929#p19758929]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:
Wow, hello to you too.Can we just ban him/her already?
I enjoy the Simpsons reference here, would Max Power not have been funnier because of what you're talking about?
Hopefully once this whole thing is over he can get back to being plain old Rock Strongo
Supporter of Sky, transparency and clean cycling. Opponent of pseudoscience.
The greatest clean cycling performance ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiN2vfGKhk0 -
I'm sorry, I was quoting said long running animated sit com"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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I'm genuinely intrigued what these people get out of this...? Do they think it's funny?
It was brilliant until about 15 years ago. Series 9 and 10 were probably its high water mark. It's just a cash machine for Fox now."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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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759418#p19759418]disgruntledgoat[/url] wrote:[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19758929#p19758929]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:
Wow, hello to you too.Can we just ban him/her already?
I enjoy the Simpsons reference here, would Max Power not have been funnier because of what you're talking about?
Hopefully once this whole thing is over he can get back to being plain old Rock Strongo
Maybe it's all to work to this one: Lance Uppercut0 -
Bart v Australia and Deep Space Homer are my favourites.Ha ha!
Series 3-6 are the golden age IMO. Who shot Mr Burns was the pinnacle of the Quality Bell curveTwitter: @RichN950 -
Dear oh dear, it seems you guys need to be kept on track around here. This kind of thing should be frowned upon, lucky I'm here to save the day. Here's a little something to keep you on track
Supporter of Sky, transparency and clean cycling. Opponent of pseudoscience.
The greatest clean cycling performance ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiN2vfGKhk0 -
Bart v Australia and Deep Space Homer are my favourites.Ha ha!
Series 3-6 are the golden age IMO. Who shot Mr Burns was the pinnacle of the Quality Bell curve
Why DID it all go pants from Season 11...? Muy importante question0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759498#p19759498]Richmond Racer 2[/url] wrote:
Bart v Australia and Deep Space Homer are my favourites.Ha ha!
Series 3-6 are the golden age IMO. Who shot Mr Burns was the pinnacle of the Quality Bell curve
Why DID it all go pants from Season 11...? Muy importante question
All the original writers were gone and the producers celebrity chums wanted more guest spots.
Series 9 is my favourite. Poochy, Hank Scorpio, John the gay junk shop owner (including gay steel mill), Mr Sparkle and the best episode ever... Beer Baron."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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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759501#p19759501]disgruntledgoat[/url] wrote:[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759498#p19759498]Richmond Racer 2[/url] wrote:
Bart v Australia and Deep Space Homer are my favourites.Ha ha!
Series 3-6 are the golden age IMO. Who shot Mr Burns was the pinnacle of the Quality Bell curve
Why DID it all go pants from Season 11...? Muy importante question
All the original writers were gone and the producers celebrity chums wanted more guest spots.
Series 9 is my favourite. Poochy, Hank Scorpio, John the gay junk shop owner (including gay steel mill), Mr Sparkle and the best episode ever... Beer Baron.
'Homer's Phobia' 0 -
Homer:"... and the whole steel mill was gay"
Moe: "Course it was Homer, whole steel industry is gay. Has been for years. Railroads too. And you know what else? Broadway!""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'"
@gietvangent0 -
Because they'd done about 250 episodes by then. There are only so many plot lines available.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759498#p19759498]Richmond Racer 2[/url] wrote:
Bart v Australia and Deep Space Homer are my favourites.Ha ha!
Series 3-6 are the golden age IMO. Who shot Mr Burns was the pinnacle of the Quality Bell curve
Why DID it all go pants from Season 11...? Muy importante questionTwitter: @RichN950 -
We're probably ok until dusk.0
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759492#p19759492]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:Dear oh dear, it seems you guys need to be kept on track around here. This kind of thing should be frowned upon, lucky I'm here to save the day. Here's a little something to keep you on track
HIYA HOG!“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
We're probably ok until dusk.
It's like an advent calendar. Every morning we are treated to a different Asylum meme.Twitter: @RichN950 -
The thing is, they can be spotted within a single sentence.0
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Hog?? How dare you compare me to Johan Bruyneel.[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19759492#p19759492]Hercules Rockefeller[/url] wrote:Dear oh dear, it seems you guys need to be kept on track around here. This kind of thing should be frowned upon, lucky I'm here to save the day. Here's a little something to keep you on track
HIYA HOG!Supporter of Sky, transparency and clean cycling. Opponent of pseudoscience.
The greatest clean cycling performance ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eiN2vfGKhk0 -
We're probably ok until dusk.
It's like an advent calendar. Every morning we are treated to a different Asylum meme.
It's sad it's come to this, but...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCbfMkh940QTeam My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0
