Jonathan Tiernan-Locke Discussion Thread

[cineteq]

British Purito

"His performances this year mark him out as a British Joaquim Rodriguez – an explosive, punchy climber who can open real gaps on steep ascents."

Read more: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/1...-on-need-to-reinforce-lead.aspx#ixzz26Xbqtbrv

 

[BillytheKid]

I can't vote, 0 is not an option.

I'll vote if it ever occurs. GTs are in a league of their own.

 

[maxmartin]

I can't vote, 0 is not an option.

I thought this was the direct mock of the thread "how many LBL can he win?", so i chose MORE .

 

[TourOfSardinia]

JTL - what's there not to like?

JTL - very likable!

- very impressive winning the Tour of Britain and the other two 2.1 events this year.

- dances on the pedals and ain't scared to take the initiative
(a bit like Contador) but do we know how does he performs
in steep mountains?

What's his TT'ing ability?

In short - can he ever aspire to a GT?

 

[Descender]

The annoying number of threads about him.

 

[Netserk]

That he is British

 

[the asian]

JTL - very likable!



In short - can he ever aspire to a GT?

http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=18533

He will win more than 15 GTs according to our very knowledgeable forumites

 

[cineteq]

That he is British

This is a major issue.

 

[El Pistolero]

His ugly racing style.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

http://forum.cyclingnews.com/showthread.php?t=18533

He will win more than 15 GTs according to our very knowledgeable forumites

Moderators: feel free to merge this thread in there - sorry.

 

[Parrulo]

Moderators: feel free to merge this thread in there - sorry.

ok, i am on to it.

 

[Afrank]

That he is British

And that he might go to Sky.

 

[The Hitch]

I like JTL. I saw some interviews with him and seemed very humble, very well mannered and no real ego. For example when asked if he had a chance at worlds said - "i am unproven at that distance and in that quality of field".

And character is by far the most important criteria for me in deciding whether i like a rider or not.

 

[Parrulo]

Merged all 3 JTL related threads on the front page.

hope you guys are ok with it.

should i rename this thread to discussion or let it stay like this=

 

[the asian]

Merged all 3 JTL related threads on the front page.

hope you guys are ok with it.

should i rename this thread to discussion or let it stay like this=

You merged the " How many LBL will JTL win" thread as well?

That should be separate.

 

[Der Effe]

1712. Then he will retire and find a cure for cancer.

 

[Parrulo]

You merged the " How many LBL will JTL win" thread as well?

That should be separate.

any reason why?

 

[Afrank]

Merged all 3 JTL related threads on the front page.

hope you guys are ok with it.

should i rename this thread to discussion or let it stay like this=

You should change them into a discussion thread.

 

[Netserk]

You should change them into a discussion thread.

NO!
Not any more of these damn 'discussion thread'

 

[Duartista]

http://www.skybet.com/cycling/world-championships

Philippe Gilbert 3/1 Peter Sagan 7/2
Alejandro Valverde 8/1 Jonathan Tiernan Locke 10/1

 

[the asian]

any reason why?

There was a separate poll for that.

 

[jens_attacks]

only the 4th favourite ?

 

[Der Effe]

Must be a mistake, 1/10 is more likely.

 

[Panda Claws]

http://www.skybet.com/cycling/world-championships

Philippe Gilbert 3/1 Peter Sagan 7/2
Alejandro Valverde 8/1 Jonathan Tiernan Locke 10/1

That's ridiculous, it's funny how much the bookies read these kind of forums.

Or no, Cavendish is 20/1 so they're just British-biased.

 

[The Hitch]

Merged all 3 JTL related threads on the front page.

hope you guys are ok with it.

should i rename this thread to discussion or let it stay like this=

Discussion thread. Though- do you like jtl was good too.