Cycling Thread

[Martino Knockavelli]

He is incapable of speaking in anything other than management bolloxese, and comes of as smug even when aiming for contrite.

 

[lordofthepies]

Anyone listen to Brailsford on the cycling podcast? Fecking hell.

Does he realise beating around the bush with a ton of bullshit does him no favours?

I made it to about two-thirds of the way through by the time I got to work and will finish it later but it would be nice if he answered the actual question occasionally.

 

[lordofthepies]

Fucking hell, he seemed like a right slippery bastard when they brought up Tramadol, didn't he?

 

[TimeyWimey]

But at least he confirmed, several times, that they've never crossed that metaphorical line. That was dreamt up by Team Sky themselves. Seems legit.

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Forgot to do this.

FINAL STANDINGS!

Chapeau Timey Wimey. Jumped out to an enormous early lead and tho it closed up a bit as the year went on the outcome was never really in doubt. Sagan + nailing the cheapo guys = VICTORY.

 

[TimeyWimey]

Such a proud moment, man. Cheers to Sagan for absolutely rocking the rainbow jersey. Much love for that guy. Cheers also to Petr Vakoc for being a beast early in the season. Disappointed however with my team's post-classics form and in hindsight spending big on Viviani in a Olympic year was plain stoopid.

I would also like to take the chance deny anything the Daily Mail may have to say in the future regarding this success. It was Emma Pooley's fault, ok!

 

[Veggie Legs]

Disappointed to finish last in the five-way fight for second, but I can feel some asthma coming on so I'll back stronger next year...

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Like a Team Sky dominated TdF, it was a tight and thrilling race if you ignored the bloke in first.......

 

[TimeyWimey]

Just layin' around...

 

[lordofthepies]

I like these crowds from the Tour of Rwanda...

https://twitter.com/ProCyclingStats/status/794449567668465664

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

tfw pize tries to claim Tour of Rwanda hipster cred after I already posted it last year.

 

[lordofthepies]

I thought I was just posting a video I liked...

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

I feel sick to my stomach about this.

 

[Super_horns]

A final win for Wiggins (with Cav) ?

 

[GodsGift]

And the two of them were in true nobhead mode during the press conference.

 

[lordofthepies]

And the two of them were in true nobhead mode during the press conference.

they're obviously a bit grumpy in that second one but what's wrong with anything wiggins said in the first one?

 

[GodsGift]

Talks about inspiring young lad having just told reporters he's not a c*** (which he is)? Then goes on to say he doesn't care...

Yeah, great role model.

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Return of the Muur confirmed.

 

[lordofthepies]

This Gent-Wevelgem route sounds pretty good too. I hope the weather is truly disgusting.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/gent-wevelgem-pays-tribute-to-first-world-war-with-2017-route/

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Added more dirt to Strade Bianchi too aint they. I guess now Fabian aint around to lead a rider's strike........

 

[Veggie Legs]

Stig Broeckx is conscious again after six months in a coma: http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/stig-broeckx-now-coma-crash-may-303867

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Anyone else starting to think Davey B is a gonner pretty soon?

 

[Super_horns]

Retiring under a bit of a cloud..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/38451926

 

[TimeyWimey]

Should mention it is only eight days to Tour Down Under. On Bike channel this year.

 

[Veggie Legs]

Are we fantasy leagueing again this year?

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

Aye can do. Doesn't start until Omloop/KBK weekend though usually. I'll link ya'll up when the price list is published.

 

[Veggie Legs]

Excellent, I just had a look myself and it doesn't open until 1st Feb.

 

[Martino Knockavelli]

"Jay McCartney".

Big Philly Liggo is in mid season form already, folks!

 

[TimeyWimey]

Nicole Cooke

 

[Super_horns]

Certainly not afraid to say what she thinks!