Cavendish angry

[Barrus]

The "penalty" to Cavendish is purely for show.... What's the use of him being there for the two remaining mountain stages (besides the obvious: Getting some much needed climbing training).

Don't really care, if the signal should've been stronger, they'd pulled him before todays time trial, which they didn't.... Next up on "Days of our lives" is???

Probably California and the Giro and look which rider can get the first sprint victory in either of those and we will once again see some sort of reaction from Cav

 

[Dr. Maserati]

Of course, there's not a single "f_ck" or "$h!t" in it

I checked this out after 'Bordeals' comments on a different thread...

LOL. That does not even sound like him. Where is all the swearing?

I think it got lost in 'Google Translate"..... So I put in Cav speak to see the original.

"I want to publicly apologise for the gesture I made on the finish line of the Tour de Romandie yesterday. I did want to make a statement to my critics, but I realise that making a rude gestures on the finish line is not the best way to do that,” Cavendish said in a statement issued Friday afternoon.

“I apologise to everybody watching the race and especially the kids. I am not proud of releasing the feelings in that way. I hope I can redeem myself and show my feelings and passion for cycling with some exciting results in the next couple of months rather than with gesture such as the one yesterday".

"I want to say how f**kin sorry I am for giving people who don't know s**t about racing the f**k you sign at a s**t small race yesterday.
I really wanted to get off my bike and bash all the ***** who wrote me off but after Bob called me a ****** **** and realising he is bigger than me I agreed to say I am really f**kin sorry,ya"
"I now realise I should not have made that f**kin rude gesture at the finish line - from now on I will only say f**k you in the newspapers and TV interviews."

"I am really sorry to all the f**kin kiddies - especially the ones who have to wear braces like me. I am not proud at giving you ***** the 'V' yesterday - I would have preferred to do it at MSR. I feel I can f**kin redeem myself over the next couple of months as long as the team keeps that German **** off the team.
If I win again I won't do the V f**k you sign again and will go back to pointing at my balls".

"Again lets think of the kiddies"

 

[pedaling squares]

First off, congrats to Cav for winning the race. Small race or not, he still beat a PT field. It might not be 4 stages in Turkey, but one stage in Lombardia is good for him and the team. I hope he's on the road back to top form.

Now - the salute. Don't give me the "harsh critics" line or the "angry young bloke" BS. He's nearly 25 years old FFS. He's a professional rider representing a team and numerous brands. I'm quite certain that Scott bicycles are not aiming their marketing strategy for $3500 carbon frames at the rebellious 14 year old boy niche.

It's time Cav grew up and looked beyond the reach of his arms. Sure, some cycling fans talk/write crap about him and say he's underperforming. That's what fans do. That's life as a top pro, and it's the same life that brought fame, fortune, and huge crowds to his bus doors when he bagged 6 TDF stages last year.

I like a little colour in the peloton. Cipo pelting a moto rider with a bottle - classic Italian flair. McEwen doing the "running man" routine at the line - classic cocky sprinter flair. But Cav doesn't have flair yet, he just talks and acts like a wee child. Gesture to your junk or flip the bird? Come on man, are you 14 again?

As for his teammates, they're classy enough to remain silent so far. But I wonder how they feel when they see him spout off when another member of HTC begins to get attention and moves in on Cav's top dog billing. Makes you wonder if he really respects you, or just sees you as his prop.

 

[therhodeo]

I'm younger than he is but I'm not allowed to be a douchebag at work because I'm young or angry over something. He's a big kid. He thought it was important to make that gesture so he can deal with the consequences.

 

[Jonathan]

Come on people, it's obvious that Cavendish has some issues he needs help with. He's constantly creating conflict around him, just like borderline patients do. It looks too complicated to understand, perhaps people who are close to him do so better.

 

[ChrisE]

Doesn't seem that complicated to me. He just needs his a$$ whipped. End of problem.

 

[Boardslide]

For pete's sake when are you lot going to give up, you're starting to sound like a load of prissy old spinsters who got their sensibilities hurt by a rude gesture. I admit it was ill advised but his emotions do seem to place a red mist over his mind at times. However after meeting him briefly last year and finding him a very quiet, polite and articulate young man I'm inclined to believe he wrote the apology himself even if it was after some prompting from his team.

As to how other riders & team mates see him I think a lot like him as many have said they enjoy his company & want to ride with him for many years to come, also you often see him smiling & talking to other teams in the pleteton & as witnessed yesterday by the number of riders from other teams who came up to congratulate him after the win. After reading the Pro cycling article about Jonny Bellis you get an insight into the other side of Cav that very few people get to see. I think this bad boy image once endearing has now backfired and needs to be replaced.

Yes I am a Cav fan before you blast me for my opinions and they are just that Mine

 

[Jonathan]

Doesn't seem that complicated to me. He just needs his a$$ whipped. End of problem.

Probably not. It's just a matter of time before he does something that he later has to 'apologise' for.

 

[stefrees]

Cavs a normal bloke with emotion. just look what he did to jonny bellis. he mouths off yes, but its him talking, not pr. hes not spoilt, he had a pretty sh!t childhood which is probably why he comes across as an ****. hes the fastest sprinter in the world. at a young age.

 

[lanternrouge]

Doesn't seem that complicated to me. He just needs his a$$ whipped. End of problem.

Really. And just who is going to do that? You? You might have to leave the safety of your keyboard first.

 

[ferryman]

First off, congrats to Cav for winning the race. Small race or not, he still beat a PT field. It might not be 4 stages in Turkey, but one stage in Lombardia is good for him and the team. I hope he's on the road back to top form.

Now - the salute. Don't give me the "harsh critics" line or the "angry young bloke" BS. He's nearly 25 years old FFS. He's a professional rider representing a team and numerous brands. I'm quite certain that Scott bicycles are not aiming their marketing strategy for $3500 carbon frames at the rebellious 14 year old boy niche.

It's time Cav grew up and looked beyond the reach of his arms. Sure, some cycling fans talk/write crap about him and say he's underperforming. That's what fans do. That's life as a top pro, and it's the same life that brought fame, fortune, and huge crowds to his bus doors when he bagged 6 TDF stages last year.

I like a little colour in the peloton. Cipo pelting a moto rider with a bottle - classic Italian flair. McEwen doing the "running man" routine at the line - classic cocky sprinter flair. But Cav doesn't have flair yet, he just talks and acts like a wee child. Gesture to your junk or flip the bird? Come on man, are you 14 again?

As for his teammates, they're classy enough to remain silent so far. But I wonder how they feel when they see him spout off when another member of HTC begins to get attention and moves in on Cav's top dog billing. Makes you wonder if he really respects you, or just sees you as his prop.

What an excellent post. I think this sums it up pretty damn well.

 

[Mambo95]

I like a little colour in the peloton. Cipo pelting a moto rider with a bottle - classic Italian flair. McEwen doing the "running man" routine at the line - classic cocky sprinter flair. But Cav doesn't have flair yet, he just talks and acts like a wee child. Gesture to your junk or flip the bird? Come on man, are you 14 again?

Really, people need to stop parading Cipollini as some sort classy exhibitionist. I like him, he was great for cycling, but as I stated earlier in this thread, he got thrown off the Vuelta for punching another cyclist (Cerezo). It wasn't a heat of the moment thing either - it was at the sign in. Cerezo needed stitches.

McEwen I'm also a fan of, but he wasn't shy about putting his head in during a sprint.

If you want to hold these two up as models of decency against Cavendish, then you clearly think that violence is more acceptable than mere gestures which is mental. Neither are good, but for god's sake get some perspective.

 

[Neworld]

Really, people need to stop parading Cipollini as some sort classy exhibitionist. I like him, he was great for cycling, but as I stated earlier in this thread, he got thrown off the Vuelta for punching another cyclist (Cerezo). It wasn't a heat of the moment thing either - it was at the sign in. Cerezo needed stitches.

McEwen I'm also a fan of, but he wasn't shy about putting his head in during a sprint.

If you want to hold these two up as models of decency against Cavendish, then you clearly think that violence is more acceptable than mere gestures which is mental. Neither are good, but for god's sake get some perspective.

Cav needs to grow up period, or ease up on the 'patches'. There is always someone bigger, tougher and better who will clean his clock. If he doesn't change he may need more dental work.
NW

 

[windnwheels]

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Team pulls him out of race? how freeking PC are we ...

Ban !! Carbon Fibre too.. its non recyclable!

 

[hoolaparara]

Excellent PR spin there.

 

[craig1985]

As long as Cav is the fastest man on two wheels he will have no problems finding a team willing to ride for him. He might not have the most conventional attitude to dealing with the media, but his team-mates (barring a certain German) seem to like him and be willing to ride for him, so he's obviously doing something right.

I have to admit to taking a certain perverse pleasure in seeing all you guys get worked up and furious about Cav winning, especially since the manner of his win was very carefully orchestrated to make people worked up and furious. He is playing you like a fiddle.

In many ways I see that with Lance Armstrong. I'm not going to name names, but whenever there are topics and that on him, even those who don't like him can't resist either having a go at him, or the trolls, even though they know what they are here for. In some ways I just laugh.

 

[pedaling squares]

Really, people need to stop parading Cipollini as some sort classy exhibitionist. I like him, he was great for cycling, but as I stated earlier in this thread, he got thrown off the Vuelta for punching another cyclist (Cerezo). It wasn't a heat of the moment thing either - it was at the sign in. Cerezo needed stitches.

McEwen I'm also a fan of, but he wasn't shy about putting his head in during a sprint.

If you want to hold these two up as models of decency against Cavendish, then you clearly think that violence is more acceptable than mere gestures which is mental. Neither are good, but for god's sake get some perspective.

I think if you look at McEwen's career you'll find that he has fought as hard for his square inches of space as any man in the bunch. Sometimes he has crossed the line with respect to the rules, most times he did not. Just like pretty much every other successful sprinter. Violent? Nope. Not even when leaning his head into a rival. If you consider that violence, perhaps this sport is a bit much for you.

Cipo had a very long and successful career. He crossed the line first far more often than young Cav has to date, and he didn't resort to these cheesy gestures. Yes, he punched Cerezo in the head during the sign-in. A stupid and senseless move. While I don't admire that, I have more patience with a man who punches his adversary 'mano a mano' than a man who waits until the cameras are focused on him to make a rude gesture. I can live with this perspective.

My point about Cav was that his celebration was intended to demean others instead of celebrating himself or his team. I don't mind cockiness, I just dislike crassness. He should celebrate his many victories, he damn well earns them. He just needs to grow up and let his legs do the talking.

Now, if he had the stones to punch Andre or Thor in the forehead I would tip my hat to him. Might even take some flowers to his hospital room.

 

[janus1969]

Miguel Indurain for one.

Big Mig was from an earlier, better time, but yes, he does count. But you know what, Badger and his era weren't better, just less covered by the media.

 

[craig1985]

It's an accumulation of his being an a$$hat on a consistent basis. This is not an isolated incident.

He's an arrogant ***. I think it is ok to wish crashes upon somebody like that. I say "wish", because I'm not a religious person. Maybe I can dial up the flying spaghetti monster on this one. YMMV.

 

[ChrisE]

Really. And just who is going to do that? You? You might have to leave the safety of your keyboard first.

edit out stupid drunk post.

 

[Nick777]

Miguel Indurain for one.

He is the first person that comes to mind for me.

 

[lanternrouge]

This guy is about 5'-4" and weighs about 140. He rides like a 50 cm bike. Get a grip on yourself. I can send my daughter to work him over.

In all seriousness, how me saying he needs to be put in his place means what you say is BS. Keyboard warrior is somebody that is too much of a pussy to do something about what they are bold to say behind a keyboard. I outweigh him by 50 lbs and over 6 inches, and have about the same body fat as I did when I raced, still go to the gym, and am always full of beer and ****ed off about something. If somebody wants to fly this idiot to Houston to discuss his attitude I'm game. Now would be a really good time since I'm worked up over that oil spill.

Maybe you were the guy always flicked for being a ***, and now it's time to be "condescending" lol. I bet your keyboard has all types of safety measures to ensure your well being.

The 50 lbs you mention is it by pure coincidence the exact same weight of the chip on your shoulder?

 

[laziali]

I beg to differ- I admire the frank earnestness in comparison to getting screwed blind by doping cheaters!

Oh dear, Fred, surely you're not naive enough to think that your "earnest" little boy is clean?

 

[Susan Westemeyer]

OK, folks, enough with the personal comments. Stop it now.

Susan

 

[Animal]

Possibly a lot of US posters seem to not realize that in the US, cycling is a more middle class pursuit, and the pros that emerge out of the US tend to be college graduates with some social graces, and an education to fall back on.

In the UK, you can still encounter the gobby working class git cyclist, who if he weren't a cyclist would be down the pub waiting for someone to look at him funny. That's just how some people are.

He may be only 5'4", but I've seen his type.