Dale Parker Privy

[UncleChainwhip]

Wants "OFF' the program? Thought Bobridge and Phinney were goin down in the near future until this came up! Makin way for new talent I guess.....

 

[barn yard]

if you are suggesting that DP was not interested in the hog's program, you might be barking up the wrong tree

 

[Roland Rat]

A couple of acquaintances who know things have done that annoying thing where they allude to there being more to it than "losing passion" but then won't expand on what they mean. Grr. Anyway, there is obviously more to this story than "losing passion".

 

[DirtyWorks]

Link?

Is there a link? Discussion between friends? What's the story?

 

[mewmewmew13]

I saw the article here yesterday? but it was sort of a 'non -article'. not much info. Is there another link ? It sounded like a large part of the story was left out...but has to be more.

 

[barn yard]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...om-cycling-at-19/story-fnakze2g-1226217671485

 

[mewmewmew13]

ah, had to fend for myself

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...om-cycling-at-19/story-fnakze2g-1226217671485

 

[Ferminal]

Is there a link? Discussion between friends? What's the story?

I think the OP is just stabbing in the dark.

It could be for a number of reasons.

I) Genuinely lacked motivation to continue or found something better to do.

II) Seriously injured or ill and can't continue

III) Messed up again like his DD last year and just wants to withdraw from public life.

IV) Something happened in cycling to turn him off (not doping)

V) Axel sent him to Ferrari for "testing" or JB told him to get "on the program".

 

[mewmewmew13]

I think the OP is just stabbing in the dark.

It could be for a number of reasons.

I) Genuinely lacked motivation to continue or found something better to do.

II) Seriously injured or ill and can't continue

III) Messed up again like his DD last year and just wants to withdraw from public life.

IV) Something happened in cycling to turn him off (not doping)

V) Axel sent him to Ferrari for "testing" or JB told him to get "on the program".

I'm afraid that V) is the one that came to my mind.

 

[mewmewmew13]

Honestly, with what I have seen of the some of the juniors' level of commitment from such a young age it would be not a huge surprise if 'burnout' might be a result.

 

[DirtyWorks]

Honestly, with what I have seen of the some of the juniors' level of commitment from such a young age it would be not a huge surprise if 'burnout' might be a result.

I second this. Hopefully he's made the worst mistakes in his young life and will move onto better things.

 

[Cloxxki]

He read The Clinic and has figured out that the career ahead of him is not what he imagined it as a younger junior. Doping doesn't help you to skip time, it makes it impossible to be proud of one's accomplishments. What's a record worth if you don't know exactly what the guy you took it from was on?

Or maybe he just got fed up with "yellow" and figured he might do a bit of college and then get back into the sport when the dust has settled.

 

[chase196126]

I'm afraid that V) is the one that came to my mind.

From all that I saw when I rode on Trek last year, it is EXTREMELY unlikely that Axel was sending anyone to shady people. It is kind of funny to the perception of that team here after being a part of it. Doping was NOT an issue in any way.

My guess is that Dale simply got burned out on cycling this year. It happens. Living away from home in the US for 8ish months with a group of guys your age isnt always the most pleasant.

I have gone through periods of time where quitting the sport has look extremely appealing. Its a stressful and hard life at times when you are trying to make a living off riding your bike. Its only been an extreme level of passion and drive that has made me stick with the sport after some hard experiences.

Chase Pinkham

 

[barn yard]

there are certain things that a 19 year old might want to do but cannot do as a high profile athlete with a UCI license

 

[mewmewmew13]

From all that I saw when I rode on Trek last year, it is EXTREMELY unlikely that Axel was sending anyone to shady people. It is kind of funny to the perception of that team here after being a part of it. Doping was NOT an issue in any way.

My guess is that Dale simply got burned out on cycling this year. It happens. Living away from home in the US for 8ish months with a group of guys your age isnt always the most pleasant.

I have gone through periods of time where quitting the sport has look extremely appealing. Its a stressful and hard life at times when you are trying to make a living off riding your bike. Its only been an extreme level of passion and drive that has made me stick with the sport after some hard experiences.


Chase Pinkham

TBH it was not the 'Axel' part of that statement that I was alluding to but the expectation of what may lie ahead in the pro peloton. (possibly involving JB) I know of one fairly prominent former young rider on his way up that quit, having told his parents that he wanted in no way to be involved with what seemed to be a non-choice as he rose in the ranks.
(his name was mentioned in an interview with FLoyd , and we also know his parents, so I'm not trying to be sensational here..)

Good luck with you , Chase, and your passion. It's totally wrong that some of our young riders have to be faced with such despicable choices...

 

[chase196126]

Good luck with you , Chase, and your passion. It's totally wrong that some of our young riders have to be faced with such despicable choices...

Thanks, I appreciate it. For me doping is not even a thought/option. If I never make it any higher than the US domestic fields, that's fine. I would rather race clean and know I reached the limit of my natural ability.

From the experiences I have had so far I believe that the choice between cheating and a low level career is becoming less prevalent. Both Trek and the US national team were extremely anti doping oriented, at least from what I have seen. One director I worked with on the national team, who rode in the '90s, was extremely happy that young riders are no longer forced into doping themselves to the gills to make a living.

Im proud of my BISSELL teammates and management as well. A large portion of them are BikePure members and all are outspoken and passionate about clean sport.

I don't pretend to deny that there is still doping in the sport, but I am happy to be experiencing people and situations that are showing that there are many people behind clean riding. I like to think that the future will continue to be a bit brighter and cleaner for the sport. As long as we riders are willing to take responsibility for the keeping the sport clean thing will improve.

Chase Pinkham

 

[craig1985]

Thanks for your input Chase

 

[barn yard]

TBH it was not the 'Axel' part of that statement that I was alluding to but the expectation of what may lie ahead in the pro peloton. (possibly involving JB) I know of one fairly prominent former young rider on his way up that quit, having told his parents that he wanted in no way to be involved with what seemed to be a non-choice as he rose in the ranks.

you are waaaaaay off the mark here

 

[JA.Tri]

you are waaaaaay off the mark here

Would you please expand on this comment. e.g Are you refering to: The prevalence of doping? The possibility of JB being a factor in doping? The likelihood that a younger rider quit to avoid a doped peloton/the temptation of doping?

ta js

 

[barn yard]

Would you please expand on this comment. e.g Are you refering to: The prevalence of doping? The possibility of JB being a factor in doping? The likelihood that a younger rider quit to avoid a doped peloton/the temptation of doping?

ta js

he has not quit cycling because of anything like this

 

[JA.Tri]

he has not quit cycling because of anything like this

Ta. I had been "in the dark" after reading your earlier remarks. I take it from your definite (and at the time enigmatic) responses that you have inside knowledge without the freedom to expand further.

ta js

 

[BroDeal]

I would not trust anyone associated with Armstrong, Livestrong, or Trek; but the dude is too young to quit because of doping concerns. It's not like he could not find another team if he had issues with his old one.

 

[jonny testaronny]

For me doping is not even a thought/option. If I never make it any higher than the US domestic fields, that's fine. I would rather race clean and know I reached the limit of my natural ability.

Im proud of my BISSELL teammates and management as well. A large portion of them are BikePure members and all are outspoken and passionate about clean sport.

Good on ya, lad--& Team Bissell!