Bradley Wiggins - Can he win it ?

[fullyautomatix]

What do the cyclists in here think of Wiggo clinching it this year ? So far he is looking really strong. Already a minute and half lead over Cadel Evans.

I thought I would put up a poll with an option of riding AndyW's mum but cant be arsed to figure out the poll thingummy on here.

[BrilloPad]

Look under thread tools.

If he is is truly British he will get the lead and lose it several times. Before snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

[Old Hack]

I think he's got a great shout. Cadel, one of his man challengers, is massive in the mountains and couldn't shake him today. Tomorrow is a massive day for Wiggins, as there are 4 cat 1 climbs, and it's all in the Alps. I think if he still has the yellow come Sat, he'll win.

[Alf W]

Grown men taking drugs to race each other on a child's toy.

[Doggy Styles]

Wiggy's secret weapon is his pair of sideburns.

He's favourite quite rightly. Cav won the Green last year.

[russell]

Cycling is probably the most boring sport in the world, it's enjoyable to do but not to watch.

[Lockhouse]

There's a long way to go and anything can happen, he's definitely in with a shot.

[Mich the Tester]

Grown men taking drugs to race each other on a child's toy.

Erm, I know this has been the case in the past, but do you actually have evidence that the leading riders in the Tour now are on drugs? You do realise that accusations of drug taking are just about the most serious things that can be said about sportspeople these days? Please, give us the evidence.

[Doggy Styles]

Erm, I know this has been the case in the past, but do you actually have evidence that the leading riders in the Tour now are on drugs? You do realise that accusations of drug taking are just about the most serious things that can be said about sportspeople these days? Please, give us the evidence.

He's a Soviet. He doesn't need evidence.

[d000hg]

Grown men taking drugs to race each other on a child's toy.

I guessed "3 replies to mention drugs" before opening the thread - what do I win?

You realise only middle-class idiots think a bicycle is a toy, right? It's pretty much the most efficient mode of transport known to man.

Cycling is probably the most boring sport in the world, it's enjoyable to do but not to watch.

I'd say the opposite... competitive cycling like TdF looks like the furthest thing from fun I can think of. I find it astounding the pace they set especially up hills. By contrast the daily highlights show is quite interesting.