Recent content by Tragic

Re: Re: He was second in this race last year:)

Re: Re: I guess I feel that team issues should stay in the team. A far nobler public response would have been to thank his teammates for contributing to his Silver medal, and deal with the issue privately. We have no way of knowing if Gerrans even had the legs to do anything differently.

Re: If what Matthews says is true I'm disappointed in Gerrans, but disappointed in Matthews as well for airing it in public.

Vague about years, only says that will remain World Tour opener in January. Here's the presser from the TDU website. http://www.tourdownunder.com.au/en/news/2015/sep/23/santos-tour-down-under-secured-in-uci-worldtour

As I noted in another thread - Australia are trumpeting Matthews, makes me think Gerrans is quietly feeling good :)

Australia are promoting Matthews heavily - suspect this means Gerrans is secret weapon:)

Have just seen on local news here that Tour Down Under will continue as WT in same slot.

Re: 2015 Vuelta stage 4: Estepona > Vejer de la Frontera 209 This seems like it could be a very interesting finish and very hard to predict. Expect some movement on the steep bits at 5 to go, some re-grouping over the top, and a select group contesting the final, with corners figuring in...

Re: Re: Confirmed to ride the Vuelta, which ends the weekend of Quebec/Montreal (which he has already won). Makes me think he has his eye on Richmond? (beware The Sniper). Have had a brief look at the Richmond profile, looks on paper like it could suit a puncheur - Gerro, Valverde, Gilbert...

Re: Re: Sorry, I did mis-read. Guess the question is should there be a global competition at the highest level or not. It's been fun to have all the big teams here for a "season opener", but I can see good arguments for some shake-up. I actually wouldn't mind seeing more races with national...

Re: Re: It happens during January summer holidays and usually includes Australia Day. Date change would probably affect interstate visitors and attendance overall, don't know about road closures.

Re: Not sure why you think Oman and Cali "deserve" higher status based on history and prestige. TDU has been going longer, has built up from 2.2 to WT on merit, is financially stable, riders and teams like it as an early, relaxed WT opening (where they can stay in the same hotel every...

Re: Re: OK, I'll take a punt - the forgotten language of the Andalucian branch of the Lost Tribes of Wales?

First thread I've ever started, and surprised about the lack of response. Is this topic off limits? Does Omertà rule? Does anyone know anything?

Maybe there is already a thread for this, but who knows anything about what is actually proposed for the re-organisation of the World Tour? I've only heard rumours of a shorter season that might impact the Tour Don Under, anybody know anything more? Or rumours?