2016 Worlds *spoilers*
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professeur wrote:Rick Chasey wrote:He's only 26.
I know, I was being 'humorous'. I should've added that he hasn't beaten a fully-fit Froome in a GT yet to make it clear.
I got it.
I wasn't disagreeing.0 -
TailWindHome wrote:RichN95 wrote:I think there may be a risk of burn out with him though. I could use a sabbatical like Valverde had.
The scary thing is - he may already be over his bad patch
He's in procycling this month complaining he finds road racing very boring, so I wouldn't be so sure.0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:TailWindHome wrote:RichN95 wrote:I think there may be a risk of burn out with him though. I could use a sabbatical like Valverde had.
The scary thing is - he may already be over his bad patch
He's in procycling this month complaining he finds road racing very boring, so I wouldn't be so sure.
He was complaining he finds long road training rides boring, not racing itself, no?0 -
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Interviewer: What's wrong with mountain biking like best? Why it's how she can do to give priority to and from her road, which is living?
Sagan: "Personally, I'm bored to road cycling. Yes, I have reached in it some good results and certainly want it to continue, but I do not see any pleasure or satisfaction." A person can go five-hour race and then losing a few centimeters because someone had better luck or help.
On the road it has a little cabinets such injustice, it is not always the best wins. When we take the Tour de France, every day a man worth five hours of work. Well, maybe in the hills at the end of enjoying the best highlander, but other times it is often a different story. But the mountain bike one can really find pleasure. Can he liked maybe a little more and take risks, and the like. It's something completely different, you can not compare it too. It's about as if you compared parachuting surfing. "
These were comments before the Olympic when he had a crack at medaling in xc MTB. Ironic that many went out with flats. I guess one of the favourites did win though.0 -
Cav must be feeling a bit like that after Doha.0
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Starting to sound like Ronnie O'Sullivan. When nature gives you that much talent, life can be tough.0
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Oscar Freire and David Moncoutie seemed to manage on the bare minimum.Rick Chasey wrote:Can't race without trainingTwitter: @RichN950 -
TheBigBean wrote:Starting to sound like Ronnie O'Sullivan. When nature gives you that much talent, life can be tough.
No he's not.0 -
Must be tough to stay motivated when he probably didn't grow up dreaming of road cycling, his country doesn't have a history of cycling and he's so naturally talented.
A young lad from Belgium (and a fair few on here) will have Boonen etc on his bedroom wall, will really have to work to get to the top and when success comes will want to put his name up with the likes of the best.
Not taking anything away from Sagan, he's pure class, but it wouldn't surprise me if he totally disappeared from cycling before long.0 -
http://velonews.competitor.com/2016/10/ ... int_423201
“At the end of the day, if you’re going to get beaten by anyone, it probably best by Sagan. He wears that jersey well,” Cavendish said. “He represents the world championships really well. That’s alright. And if you’re going to put your chips on the table, it paid off for him"0 -
bobmcstuff wrote:http://velonews.competitor.com/2016/10/news/why-didnt-he-follow-sagan-cavendish-explains-worlds-sprint_423201
“At the end of the day, if you’re going to get beaten by anyone, it probably best by Sagan. He wears that jersey well,” Cavendish said. “He represents the world championships really well. That’s alright. And if you’re going to put your chips on the table, it paid off for him"
Great quote - I'm totally with that sentiment.0 -
Dinyull wrote:Must be tough to stay motivated when he probably didn't grow up dreaming of road cycling, his country doesn't have a history of cycling and he's so naturally talented.
A young lad from Belgium (and a fair few on here) will have Boonen etc on his bedroom wall, will really have to work to get to the top and when success comes will want to put his name up with the likes of the best.
Not taking anything away from Sagan, he's pure class, but it wouldn't surprise me if he totally disappeared from cycling before long.
26 though. I guess it's finding different aspects for motivation. If he stepped out or did MTB for a year he might realise his fortune. I like Adam Hansen view who was a programmer stuck in a office before becoming a pro. He can't believe his fortune at being good enough.
No slight on Sagan, top character and would be missed the same as Usain Bolt. They have fun with it!0 -
Rick Chasey wrote:TheBigBean wrote:Starting to sound like Ronnie O'Sullivan. When nature gives you that much talent, life can be tough.
No he's not.
He's far less miserable, but this was a reference to finding the sport boring and wanting to go off and do other things. In Ronnie's case that was Pool and other stuff, in Sagan's case it might be mountain biking. Not many other sports people make that decision, and both are ridiculously talented.0 -
Dinyull wrote:Must be tough to stay motivated when he probably didn't grow up dreaming of road cycling, his country doesn't have a history of cycling and he's so naturally talented.
A young lad from Belgium (and a fair few on here) will have Boonen etc on his bedroom wall, will really have to work to get to the top and when success comes will want to put his name up with the likes of the best.
Not taking anything away from Sagan, he's pure class, but it wouldn't surprise me if he totally disappeared from cycling before long.
I'd be very surprised, it's not like he just picked up a road bike after his junior career in MTB he grew up doing different disciplines which isn't that unusual with young riders. I haven't seen any lack of motivation so far you don't get results unless you train full on and he is certainly happy to take risks to win a race.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0 -
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A few more photos from the men's race
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The thing about deserts is that when people imagine them they think of great sand dunes, but the reality is that most are dull endless variations of what was on show in Qatar. I can't help thinking that Qatar has some nicer things to show. Something like this would have been nice. Perhaps finishing in a souq.
With a "chateau"
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With riders haggling for the win...
I approve of the above photos0 -
This one is almost atmospheric
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Rick Chasey wrote:
Where's his guide dog?0 -
dish_dash wrote:This one is almost atmospheric
Those buildings would look better if they had fountains at the topIt's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
And booze0
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^Good stuff Dish and Bean. Love the TT and Belgie pics0
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FocusZing wrote:Interviewer: What's wrong with mountain biking like best? Why it's how she can do to give priority to and from her road, which is living?
Sagan: "Personally, I'm bored to road cycling. Yes, I have reached in it some good results and certainly want it to continue, but I do not see any pleasure or satisfaction." A person can go five-hour race and then losing a few centimeters because someone had better luck or help.
On the road it has a little cabinets such injustice, it is not always the best wins. When we take the Tour de France, every day a man worth five hours of work. Well, maybe in the hills at the end of enjoying the best highlander, but other times it is often a different story. But the mountain bike one can really find pleasure. Can he liked maybe a little more and take risks, and the like. It's something completely different, you can not compare it too. It's about as if you compared parachuting surfing. "
These were comments before the Olympic when he had a crack at medaling in xc MTB. Ironic that many went out with flats. I guess one of the favourites did win though.
A man speaks the truth!
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Still like the image thoughkleinstroker wrote:0 -
Tashman wrote:
Still like the image thoughkleinstroker wrote:
Not 'faked', just the production of a great mirrored image via LR or PS. Great result.0
