I reckon on the strength of that last time trial we might see him have a crack at the hour record as well.
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If he can do that after 3000 km's of racing think what he could do if he has a bit of a sit down and a cuppa first.Originally posted by doodab View Post
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Cavendish and Contador? Who could be stupid enough to attempt to compare. I actually admire Cavendish more than Wiggins, for me he started the revolution in cycling in UK, him and Hoy. IMO.
I still think the way the TdF was organised this year, its layout, format, was suited to Wiggins, and I can't see him performing the same trick next year, just can't. Interesting to see Froome off to race Contador in his first race back. Good to see how Froome fares, I believe Contador has been in training throughout his ban and will be hungry, and I kind of rate Froome highly, going to be interesting to watch.
Can't believe the over the top hype Wiggins is getting - Greatest ever sporting achievement for a Brit? Is this honestly the tulipe we have to read? I like Wiggins for the man he is, and salute an incredible achievement, but the best ever achievement by a British sportsman? Honestly?
Ace to see the Yellow jersey lead Cavendish out though the other day however.Comment
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Is Wiggins Belgium, English or Aus?How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Born in Belgium to English parents and spent a lot of time in France.Originally posted by Troll View Post"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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His dad was Australian, but he grew up in London. He's as English as Prince Charles. And a lot more aerodynamic.Originally posted by DaveB View PostWhile you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Precisely, born in Belgium to aussie dad, english mum, then moved to london, and latterly to lanzarote, or one of the other places.Originally posted by doodab View PostComment
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It's not a sensible comparison. I'd say it's up there with winning the world cup or something like that, but you can't really say one is better than the other.Originally posted by Old Hack View Post
Yes, the route did suit him, but he still had to win it. He can't really do any better than he did.
It's amusing the number of people who are suddenly cycling fans. The weight of ignorant expectation on his shoulders next year will be something to behold...While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Been a fan, and active member of a cycling club for years.Originally posted by doodab View Post
I know it's an achievement, but it really isn't like winning a world cup, not at all. It's like being the first Englishman to win anything they'd not won before. Like a boxer, a racing driver, something like that.
Someone mentioned Ben Ainslie never seems to get a mention and yet he's been one of our most successful sportmen ever, period.
No, it's a good thing, he's done something for the first time, for one country, in the 99th time of it running, thats all. If he can win it next year, then that's the time to celebrate, for that really will be an achievement, imo. This year was made for him, but as you said, he still had to do it, so well done for that.Comment
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