Coronavirus and pro sport
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Professor Sridhar sure has been busy trying to torpedo sport in the media these past two days.joe2019 said:Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 'very unrealistic unless vaccine is found'
He must have been last pick for the schoolyard football.
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.1 -
blazing_saddles said:
Professor Sridhar sure has been busy trying to torpedo sport in the media these past two days.joe2019 said:Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 'very unrealistic unless vaccine is found'
He must have been last pick for the schoolyard football.
She seems to be the go to person for a 'We're doomed' quote. You should always be wary of experts who are in the media a lot (she writes opinion pieces for newspapers too). Journalists are usually asking them as they will reliably give the quotes they want.Twitter: @RichN950 -
I guess 'he' probably would have... being a girl has always been a bit of a disadvantage in schoolyard football.blazing_saddles said:
Professor Sridhar sure has been busy trying to torpedo sport in the media these past two days.joe2019 said:Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 'very unrealistic unless vaccine is found'
He must have been last pick for the schoolyard football.
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Fat chopper. Some racing. Some testing. Some crashing.
Specialising in Git Daaahns and Cafs. Norvern Munkey/Transplanted Laaandoner.1 -
Just get all the Pro peloton (or at least those who want to ride the Tour) to be volunteers for the human trials. They're used to having needles stuck in them and blood taken out according to Twitter0
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Rohan Dennis handling this well...
We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Reinforces the opinion I got of him last season.ddraver said:Rohan Dennis handling this well...
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Good on Thomas for raising £325,000 for the NHS charities.0
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I can't see a GT happening but I can see day races being a possibility by the autumn.
It's bloody depressing approaching May without the excitement of the Giro looming. Although, the reward for us all will come if racing is able to start later this year - will make October and November far more exciting.0 -
And he’s now deleted his social media accounts.Pross said:
Reinforces the opinion I got of him last season.ddraver said:Rohan Dennis handling this well...
I do wonder why you’d post something like that publicly and then be surprised at the response.
Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.0 -
The thing is, if you are an idiot, social media filter posts for you from other idiots, so maybe he lives in this bubble where everybody is really resentful of being asked to stay home...gweeds said:
Of course, when he then posts, it becomes public and since the vast majority of people agree with the lockdown (including his followers), he gets the response he gets... he probably didn't expect it.
You can't really understand the psychology of an imbecile...
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It seemed like a pretty human reaction to me by someone with mental health issues who is struggling. Ultimately all he did was go for a drive to get out of the house. You have to remember that not everyone is perfect like you.ugo.santalucia said:
The thing is, if you are an idiot, social media filter posts for you from other idiots, so maybe he lives in this bubble where everybody is really resentful of being asked to stay home...gweeds said:
Of course, when he then posts, it becomes public and since the vast majority of people agree with the lockdown (including his followers), he gets the response he gets... he probably didn't expect it.
You can't really understand the psychology of an imbecile...Twitter: @RichN952 -
100% agree with that. I'm sure a lot more people are struggling with being stuck at home than everyone thinks. Difference is, if they do snap and do something they're not supposed to under the rules of whatever country they're residing in, they're not going to plaster it all over social bloody media!RichN95. said:
It seemed like a pretty human reaction to me by someone with mental health issues who is struggling. Ultimately all he did was go for a drive to get out of the house. You have to remember that not everyone is perfect like you.ugo.santalucia said:
The thing is, if you are an idiot, social media filter posts for you from other idiots, so maybe he lives in this bubble where everybody is really resentful of being asked to stay home...gweeds said:
Of course, when he then posts, it becomes public and since the vast majority of people agree with the lockdown (including his followers), he gets the response he gets... he probably didn't expect it.
You can't really understand the psychology of an imbecile...Fat chopper. Some racing. Some testing. Some crashing.
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The difference between Thomas and Dennis this wel is fairly stark.
It just show how important the mental side is.0 -
rick_chasey said:
The difference between Thomas and Dennis this wel is fairly stark.
It just show how important the mental side is.
Also remember that Thomas can go out for a ride outside any time he likes. He can go for a walk around the local park (although he has to do it clockwise which is a problem for a trackie).
I expect many of those criticising him went out for a long ride just yesterday.Twitter: @RichN950 -
I haven’t left my front door in 4 weeks.RichN95. said:rick_chasey said:The difference between Thomas and Dennis this wel is fairly stark.
It just show how important the mental side is.
Also remember that Thomas can go out for a ride outside any time he likes. He can go for a walk around the local park (although he has to do it clockwise which is a problem for a trackie).
I expect many of those criticising him went out for a long ride just yesterday.0 -
You are missing out on the best road cycling you are ever likely to get.
It is not against the rules and there has been no declaration that everyone has to be miserable.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
It depends where you live (population). If you live in London there would be a fair chance of having to stop, pass or climb near somebody else. If you have a member of the family who maybe in a vunerable group it's a risk you don't want to take.0
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What if everybody had a little 'non-perfect moment' and did the same? No, my mind would be thinking about the person going into healthcare work each day facing a quantifiable risk.RichN95. said:
It seemed like a pretty human reaction to me by someone with mental health issues who is struggling. Ultimately all he did was go for a drive to get out of the house. You have to remember that not everyone is perfect like you.ugo.santalucia said:
The thing is, if you are an idiot, social media filter posts for you from other idiots, so maybe he lives in this bubble where everybody is really resentful of being asked to stay home...gweeds said:
Of course, when he then posts, it becomes public and since the vast majority of people agree with the lockdown (including his followers), he gets the response he gets... he probably didn't expect it.
You can't really understand the psychology of an imbecile...0 -
With any luck, only another 66 weeks to go.rick_chasey said:
I haven’t left my front door in 4 weeks.RichN95. said:rick_chasey said:The difference between Thomas and Dennis this wel is fairly stark.
It just show how important the mental side is.
Also remember that Thomas can go out for a ride outside any time he likes. He can go for a walk around the local park (although he has to do it clockwise which is a problem for a trackie).
I expect many of those criticising him went out for a long ride just yesterday.
As Forcuszing says, depends where you live.
Where my sister lives, there have been only 3 new cases in the past 10 days, in the whole of the (large) County. There are less than three dozen in total and not a single case in her local town.
I'd say it's not a problem to go ride a bike there.
However, I can't begin to imagine what it's like you folks in London.
The changes seen in such a short time much be staggering and paint a stark image.
Under such contrasting circumstances, it's no wonder virus viewpoints are so diverse."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
I didn't come close to another cyclist on a recent cross town trip. I think this is because there isn't much leisure cycling in London, and all the commuters are staying at home.focuszing723 said:It depends where you live (population). If you live in London there would be a fair chance of having to stop, pass or climb near somebody else. If you have a member of the family who maybe in a vunerable group it's a risk you don't want to take.
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Conversely, a report in the news here this weekend is that bike shops are doing a roaring trade at the moment with people wanting to get out and do "reasonable exercise".TheBigBean said:
I didn't come close to another cyclist on a recent cross town trip. I think this is because there isn't much leisure cycling in London, and all the commuters are staying at home.focuszing723 said:It depends where you live (population). If you live in London there would be a fair chance of having to stop, pass or climb near somebody else. If you have a member of the family who maybe in a vunerable group it's a risk you don't want to take.
I predict some awesome bargains to be had in 6-12 months on the barely used second hand market.Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS0 -
I was addressing Rick. He doesn't live in London.focuszing723 said:It depends where you live (population). If you live in London there would be a fair chance of having to stop, pass or climb near somebody else. If you have a member of the family who maybe in a vunerable group it's a risk you don't want to take.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
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Understandable, coming from a vulnerable person.rick_chasey said:My wife is vulnerable and it gives us both peace of mind.
I turbo in the garden.
I encounter more risk going for groceries though.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
It's the posting it up and boasting about it then having a go and someone who quite reasonably pointed out that might not be a good idea that is more the issue.RichN95. said:
It seemed like a pretty human reaction to me by someone with mental health issues who is struggling. Ultimately all he did was go for a drive to get out of the house. You have to remember that not everyone is perfect like you.ugo.santalucia said:
The thing is, if you are an idiot, social media filter posts for you from other idiots, so maybe he lives in this bubble where everybody is really resentful of being asked to stay home...gweeds said:
Of course, when he then posts, it becomes public and since the vast majority of people agree with the lockdown (including his followers), he gets the response he gets... he probably didn't expect it.
You can't really understand the psychology of an imbecile...0 -
I am sure you do. We get by on online food deliveries and whatever they have replaced things with.pblakeney said:
Understandable, coming from a vulnerable person.rick_chasey said:My wife is vulnerable and it gives us both peace of mind.
I turbo in the garden.
I encounter more risk going for groceries though.
It’s been a very good exercise in the “ready steady cook” style of cooking.
I also think that while it’s more important than ever to be fit and healthy, you don’t really want to put your body under too much strain with a long ride as that will certainly make you more susceptible.
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Anyone listened to the latest edition of the move (Armstrong's podcast)?
The last few episodes they have been reviewing old classics amongst other things, but they also discussed the proposals for having all 3 GT's and 5 classics etc in a compacted period at the end of the summer - basically doubting it's feasible, especially from a rider's perspective.
One brilliant idea which I hadn't heard before was to combine all 3 GT's in to one, as a one off exceptional race for exceptional times. Suggestion is for a week of each race. Although I should say they also called for each GT to be cut to 2 weeks if this does not happen.
Have to say, whilst it is unlikely to happen, imagine how brilliant it would be seeing the 3 combined. Really would be a European grand tour and would allow all of the very best riders to compete, without sacrificing other races.0 -
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That has been already discussed on here a few times.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Valverde:
'We want the sport to get going again but to be honest I am very pessimistic that it will happen this year. At the beginning of the quarantine, I was still hopeful but I am increasingly thinking that there will be no racing at all.
I have little motivation because I don’t know what my next goals will be. Training on the rollers burns you out physically and mentally.'
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