Ponferrada 2014 World Championships, Sep. 21st-28th

[Arnout]

Well he is a Sir in this country and has been honoured such by our Queen, if your not from Britain then you don't have to call him that, it's not a problem really.

I suppose. Still, it's archaic and handing it out to random sports people means it loses all value regardless.

 

[trevim]

So should we start a "Tony Martin will never win a TT again" because he's way past it?

 

[ciranda]

It's disgusting to me because Wiggins is disgusting. Hate the guy.

idk what to think of him as a person / don't have an opinion.

As a cyclist he's sort of a triathlete who don't swim or run.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

I don't know, at least LaFlo is upfront and honest about her likes and dislikes - it's all just a pantomime anyway!

Congratulations to Sir Brad - and thumbs up for whoever came up with the picture of Michelle throwing a telly out of the window, funny stuff!

I know it is probably pantomime but saying that you "hate all British riders" is not in keeping with the spirit of this forum.

It is nothing to do with your likes and dislikes whatsoever.

It is thoughtless at the extreme and it is not just an insult to all British riders but I find it personally offensive being British myself.

If Flo is half the person I thought she was she will offer an apology.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Geraint Thomas?

He is okay. Kennaugh too. Don't mind Froome as much as I used to.

But Wiggins is just an *******.

And the whole Sky- British Cycling-Clean cycling annoys me to no end

OK turning this off because I think ****e comments like this are bang out of order !!!!

You should get your knuckles rapped for that Flo.

GRRRRRRRrrr

hmm

okay then

 

[fauniera]

Women are so irrational sometimes.

Right.......

Without that crash Quaade would've gone on the podium.

Hey Bavarianrider where's your God now? Martin the most overrated rider of all time! ALL TIME!

Yeah right! Tom deserves this bronze soooo much more!

 

[LaFlorecita]

+1000
This.

The feeling is mutual, my friend. But you knew that already

 

[Pricey_sky]

I suppose. Still, it's archaic and handing it out to random sports people means it loses all value regardless.

I agree I don't think many should be knighted for a sorting achievement unless it's exceptional. There are many that deserve it more like our soldiers who put themselves on the line to save thousands of innocent lives, but that's another debate.

 

[Netserk]

Right.......

I guess she is a woman.

 

[Morbius]

Will Wiggins ever wear that rainbow jersey in a race? My guess is possibly only at the ToB

 

[RownhamHill]

I know it is probably pantomime but saying that you "hate all British riders" is not in keeping with the spirit of this forum.

It is nothing to do with your likes and dislikes whatsoever.

It is thoughtless at the extreme and it is not just an insult to all British riders but I find it personally offensive being British myself.

If Flo is half the person I thought she was she will offer an apology.

I see your point but respectfully I'm going to have to disagree - especially with the bit about the spirit of this forum.

Perhaps if you were half the person you think La Flo is then you'd smile indulgently at her (frankly hilarious) fit of pique and move on!

 

[trevim]

Geraint Thomas?

I loved when he won a stage with a climb in it in the mighty Tour Down Under and he was immediately hyped to win Liege. That's usually the sort of priceless stuff that reflects wrong on non brittish fans (like myself) and help build a negative image of arrogance towards British/Sky riders. That's why I personally find it hard to care for riders like Thomas or Wiggins.

 

[RownhamHill]

idk what to think of him as a person / don't have an opinion.

As a cyclist he's sort of a triathlete who don't swim or run.

So you're saying as a cyclist, he's sort of a triathlete who only cycles? Wouldn't that be, sort of, a cyclist?

 

[LaFlorecita]

I know it is probably pantomime but saying that you "hate all British riders" is not in keeping with the spirit of this forum.

It is nothing to do with your likes and dislikes whatsoever.

It is thoughtless at the extreme and it is not just an insult to all British riders but I find it personally offensive being British myself.

If Flo is half the person I thought she was she will offer an apology.

Why should I apologize because you are so easily offended.

I never said I hate all Brits. I just hate all (well most) British riders.

Perhaps "severely dislike" would be a better way to express my feelings.

I am quite sure I am not even half the person you thought I was.

But if you insist: please accept my sincere apology

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Will Wiggins ever wear that rainbow jersey in a race? My guess is possibly only at the ToB

My thoughts too, it's a bit wasted on him, in a way.

 

[Mellow Velo]

Hey don't send him over to us

What are you waffling about, woman?
Who do you think you were talking too earlier?
Just get over it.
To think, you were in such a happy mood this morning.

 

[Don't be late Pedro]

I loved when he won a stage with a climb in it in the mighty Tour Down Under and he was immediately hyped to win Liege. That's usually the sort of priceless stuff that reflects wrong on non brittish fans (like myself) and help build a negative image of arrogance towards British/Sky riders. That's why I personally find it hard to care for riders like Thomas or Wiggins.

Hype is, for the most part, out of their control. It happens a lot on this forum e.g.

Is [insert name] the new Eddy Merckx?
How many monuments will [insert name] win?

and I don't think that is specific to British riders. Of course some of it is tongue in cheek...

I think Thomas is a pretty likeable guy so to someone to suggest they hate him seems somewhat surprising.

 

[LaFlorecita]

What are you waffling about, woman?

About you

Who do you think you were talking too earlier?

Not sure what you mean

Just get over it.

Sure. Eventually.

To think, you were in such a happy mood this morning.

Don't think I was particularly happy but yes, this has completely ruined my day.

 

[Fight.The.Power]

Why should I apologize because you are so easily offended.

I never said I hate all Brits. I just hate all (well most) British riders.

Perhaps "severely dislike" would be a better way to express my feelings.

I am quite sure I am not even half the person you thought I was.

But if you insist: please accept my sincere apology

Accepted

Thankyou x

 

[Carols]

Women are so irrational sometimes.

That is Out of line....... Geez what do women have to do with it?

 

[Pricey_sky]

This is like going back to 2012 on here again!

 

[LaFlorecita]

That is Out of line....... Geez what do women have to do with it?

"sometimes"

Men are irrational too at times.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Why should I apologize because you are so easily offended.

I never said I hate all Brits. I just hate all (well most) British riders.

Perhaps "severely dislike" would be a better way to express my feelings.

I am quite sure I am not even half the person you thought I was.

But if you insist: please accept my sincere apology

There you go apologizing to Fight but where is the apology to me about your age thing?

 

[Angliru]

I loved when he won a stage with a climb in it in the mighty Tour Down Under and he was immediately hyped to win Liege. That's usually the sort of priceless stuff that reflects wrong on non brittish fans (like myself) and help build a negative image of arrogance towards British/Sky riders. That's why I personally find it hard to care for riders like Thomas or Wiggins.

The fact that Brailsford spoke of dominating the sport is the reason I root for him to fail. The Sky riders for the most part don't bother me, it's just Brailsford and his attitude just rubs me the wrong way.

 

[LaFlorecita]

There you go apologizing to Fight but where is the apology to me about your age thing?

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