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Jeez Phil, how ignorant can you be? Maybe he hasn't noticed that there's kind of a big economic crisis going around that's wrecking economies and costing millions their jobs and livelihoods?Michielveedeebee said:
Moondance said:Jeez Phil, how ignorant can you be? Maybe he hasn't noticed that there's kind of a big economic crisis going around that's wrecking economies and costing millions their jobs and livelihoods?
Maybe he didn't get quite as much money as he'd hoped in his new deal (wanted €3m+ p.a., and didn't get it) and now it's the UCI's fault. Get real Phil.
Richeypen said:What did he say?
Phil said:Terwijl de UCI lyrisch is over uitstapjes naar Peking en de mondialisering van de wielersport, ziet Philippe Gilbert, nummer 1 van de wereld, de toekomst somberder in.
'Of dat allemaal zijn vruchten afwerpt, zullen we later zien. Maar wat dit jaar gebeurt, is zorgwekkend. HTC, é]
While the UCI is lyrical over the recent trip to Beijing, and the globalisation of cycling, Philippe Gilbert, the number 1 cyclist in the world, has a more somber view of things.
'Whether or or not [the Beijing Tour] will actually have positive effects will be determined at a later date. But it's extremely troubling what has happened this year. HTC, one of the best teams in the world, cannot find a new sponsor. Leopard, the Schleck brothers' team, if forced to give RadioShack a call. This is proof that our sport is in a bad place. That money and sponsors are ever increasingly hard to find. This should be major concern for those who administer the sport. As a cyclist it's very hard to try and present solutions for the problems. At the UCI there are people who are payed to think about this problem day and night, and they should come up with some changes'
What a dope.
Moondance said:While the UCI is lyrical over the recent trip to Beijing, and the globalisation of cycling, Philippe Gilbert, the number 1 cyclist in the world, has a more somber view of things.
'Whether or or not [the Beijing Tour] will actually have positive effects will be determined at a later date. But it's extremely troubling what has happened this year. HTC, one of the best teams in the world, cannot find a new sponsor. Leopard, the Schleck brothers' team, if forced to give RadioShack a call. This is proof that our sport is in a bad place. That money and sponsors are ever increasingly hard to find. This should be major concern for those who administer the sport. As a cyclist it's very hard to try and present solutions for the problems. At the UCI there are people who are payed to think about this problem day and night, and they should come up with some changes'
What a dope.
Dutchsmurf said:What exactly is your problem here? He is 100% right. Cycling is having major troubles. And part of that is indeed caused by the economic problems we are going through right now. But it isn't like cycling has been doing well the years before that either. And in times like this, organizing trips to China is something you should think about twice.
You contradict yourself here: China is currently where the money is, so if anything a trip to that country is beneficial.Dutchsmurf said:What exactly is your problem here? He is 100% right. Cycling is having major troubles. And part of that is indeed caused by the economic problems we are going through right now. But it isn't like cycling has been doing well the years before that either. And in times like this, organizing trips to China is something you should think about twice.
theyoungest said:You contradict yourself here: China is currently where the money is, so if anything a trip to that country is beneficial.
Dutchsmurf said:You are saying there is cycling money in China? There is money in China for projects China is interest in. If I have to guess, cycling isn't one of them. Simply because there is no money to be made with cycling and China just loves making money.
Dutchsmurf said:You are saying there is cycling money in China? There is money in China for projects China is interest in. If I have to guess, cycling isn't one of them. Simply because there is no money to be made with cycling and China just loves making money.
China loves making money in Europe. What are Europeans interested in? Among other things, cycling.Dutchsmurf said:You are saying there is cycling money in China? There is money in China for projects China is interest in. If I have to guess, cycling isn't one of them. Simply because there is no money to be made with cycling and China just loves making money.
theyoungest said:China loves making money in Europe. What are Europeans interested in? Among other things, cycling.
You're right that the race wasn't there for the Chinese spectators. But that's not the point.
theyoungest said:China loves making money in Europe. What are Europeans interested in? Among other things, cycling.
You're right that the race wasn't there for the Chinese spectators. But that's not the point.
luckyboy said:Anyone see this from Hincapie's Twitter? 'Random bikers at 230 am in Paris?'
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??, Evans, George, Gilbert, Vino (?!)
The Hitch said:It is to us cycling fans, what Piccasos Guernica is to Spanish Republicans.
It's Lelangue, looks like he's put ona bit of weight and looks a tad drunk.El Pistolero said:Pretty cool pic![]()
Kinda looks like Hinault on the left, but it isn't him I think.
luckyboy said:Anyone see this from Hincapie's Twitter? 'Random bikers at 230 am in Paris?'
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??, Evans, George, Gilbert, Vino (?!)
auscyclefan94 said:Cool picture, Wonder how Vino and Cadel got on but I guess they were on the same team a few years ago.