Should we drop out of a few competitions and give the others a chance? It sounds the British thing to do.
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Don't worry. The UCI will dream up new ways of stopping the British cyclists, even though their last attempts failed dismally. They'll dream up some nonsense; 'all bikes to be purchased in Halfords 2 hours before the race', or 'standard issue UCI bikes'. Or of course 'no magick, witchcraft or wizardry to be used in the production of wheels'.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostShould we drop out of a few competitions and give the others a chance? It sounds the British thing to do.Last edited by Mich the Tester; 8 August 2012, 10:57.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Don't worry - some wishy washy bleeding heart will demand that we apologise to everyone we have beaten
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Except the French.Originally posted by BA to the Stars View PostDon't worry - some wishy washy bleeding heart will demand that we apologise to every we have beaten

Though at least the convicts have taken it well. I'll row in Team GB kit, says Australian minister after lost London 2012 bet - TelegraphComment
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Or all bikes must have left-hand drive.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostDon't worry. The UCI will dream up new ways of stopping the British cyclists, even though their last attempts failed dismally. They'll dream up some nonsense; 'all bikes to be purchased in Halfords 2 hours before the race', or 'standard issue UCI bikes'. Or of course 'no magick, witchcraft or wizardry to be used in the production of wheels'.Comment
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I wouldn't expect anything else from the Aussies; they're always full of tulip before a sporting event, but when they get beaten they usually say 'fair dinkum' and congratulate the winner.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostExcept the French.
Though at least the convicts have taken it well. I'll row in Team GB kit, says Australian minister after lost London 2012 bet - TelegraphAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I blame the departure of Steve Waugh. They've never been the same since.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI wouldn't expect anything else from the Aussies; they're always full of tulip before a sporting event, but when they get beaten they usually say 'fair dinkum' and congratulate the winner.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Waugh - what is he good for - absolutely nothingOriginally posted by MarillionFan View PostI blame the departure of Steve Waugh. They've never been the same since.Comment
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