Tired of Cavendish

[Pursuit]

“Fundamentally, I ride my bike because I love to ride my bike,” continued Cavendish. “But obviously [because of] the pressures, it’s a normal person’s life that I've lost. You should see the benefits coming with that, and I don't get them at the minute, and I'm a little bit disappointed at the minute with that.”

Let's get this straight. You love to ride, you get paid for it. Now you are sad you don't have a "normal person's life". Tell you what you spoiled little gnat. There are a million guys who would gladly ride all day and get paid.

Stop whining you little baby! Let me fetch you a hanky... you spoiled brat!

They gave you a long contract when nobody else would, don't forget that! You accepted those terms, you could have declined, and waited for something else. Odds were that nobody was going to provide you with security for that length of time, especially in an industry that fights for every sponsor's dollar.

Go home and work the mill, and tell me you are happier!

 

[bobbins]

You don't know the facts so don't bother.

Come back when you know what you're talking about.

 

[Anonymous]

If you are going to put quotes its custom around here to link to the original source of the quotes, ie article, publication etc.

As for the rest, pah..

 

[hiero2]

I can think of a lot of dead stars who would have been better off if they had had Cav's honesty and his openness about the stress of fame.

 

[Pursuit]

You don't know the facts so don't bother.

Come back when you know what you're talking about.

Well...gee, I have been put in my place. Your knowledge and willingness to share it has enlightened me. So...if you know the facts.... please ..... educate.

 

[euanli]

tired of threads bashing cavendish, thats what I am

 

[Pursuit]

If you are going to put quotes its custom around here to link to the original source of the quotes, ie article, publication etc.

As for the rest, pah..

Thank you for the amazingly cerebral retort.

Here is the article

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cavendish-frustrated-by-lack-of-new-contract-deal-with-htc-columbia

I hope you will be able to find it now.

 

[Pursuit]

I can think of a lot of dead stars who would have been better off if they had had Cav's honesty and his openness about the stress of fame.

I understand what you are saying and respect those that rode during the eras when post Tour crit prize monies were how they survived, but this was his choice and now he is crying about it.

He is in a profession that allows him the luxury of shopping himself around when the contract is up and he holds no loyalty to the sponsor that supported him during his success. If he is not making enough money from additional facets of his life, then he should inquire to other cyclist that benefit from many other areas.

 

[_yngve_]

He is in a profession that allows him the luxury of shopping himself around when the contract is up and he holds no loyalty to the sponsor that supported him during his success.

You don't think that this is precisely what he is doing with this interview?

He's announcing that he feels mistreated, and that he'll be on the market. His contract expires at the end of next year, and he hasn't begun negotiations with Highroad to renew. Other teams are invited to begin lining up...

He seems more upset about the fact that Highroad has chosen to wait for next year's results to make an offer (thus, not crediting him for his results thus far) than Highroad's failure to rework the remainder of his K. Of course, that's just my take.

 

[royalpig180]

Look--i'm tired of Cav too, but not because he's any of what the OP said he is. I'm just tired of him because he tends to make sprints in the TdF (and many other races) kinda boring...

As for what you said, I think that anyone who is as succesful as Cav has the right to complain about not being given a contract extension...

 

[tifosa]

Cavendish speaks from youth, lack of self-censoring, and lack of perspective.

Someday, hopefully, he'll grow into someone a bit less narcissistic. Of course, then, then he could be speaking as an aging, bitter, self-aggrandizing pro. Or not. Love him as a rider. Hate it when he pontificates.

Two years ago I would not have written this: shut up and ride. Prove yourself with your legs, not with your mouth.

 

[usedtobefast]

i find his latest comments refreshing and and honest. i have not always been
on his side. his bunny hop on the finish line was one of the great moments
in bike racing. tells you a lot about the guy.

 

[Mambo95]

Look--i'm tired of Cav too, but not because he's any of what the OP said he is. I'm just tired of him because he tends to make sprints in the TdF (and many other races) kinda boring...

While I see your point, and you won't be alone, I find watching sport there's a thrill and pleasure about seeing someone very, very good doing something very, very well.

Like (at their peak) Federer, Woods, Bolt, Maradona, Jordan etc. When he's at 100% he's breath-taking.

Apparently during the last stage of the Tour (on that side shot), there was an audible gasp around Paris. (Cancellara produced the same at the London prologue).

 

[Mshort]

The guy has loads of positives - eg, he rides from the heart, he's prepared to race for free for his home island in the Com Games when so many others stayed away and he always credits his team mates when he wins. He also has loads of vices.

First and foremost, he is a human being and just a young man. He is paid to ride his bike and not for his gifted intellect. If people would leave him to his riding then we'd all be better off.

 

[euanli]

Haha yeah, tells you he loves bike racing and he loves winning. Good showmanship.

Additionally by telling teams he maybe on the market it might alter their attitude towards him in case they want the option to lure him over to them. One thing is for certain, he won't go to Garmin.

 

[spanky wanderlust]

there is already a (good) thread about this.

and there are countless cav-bashing threads.

read the forum rules.

 

[ferryman]

i find his latest comments refreshing and and honest. i have not always been
on his side. his bunny hop on the finish line was one of the great moments
in bike racing. tells you a lot about the guy.

His latest comments at the Games were refreshing from him. And big respect for him going but (and I hope you are out of context here) if you think a bunny hop is one of cyclings great moments check out the BMX on Sky

 

[liamclarke4]

the guy has had a tough year on & off the bike despite been successful. he was injured at the start of the year & his brother, what i have heard was a huge influence in his life before his brother left the straight & narrow, went to prison. he wasnt as imperious this year, they say it lonely at the top hopefully matt brammeier can be help feel less so

 

[SpartacusRox]

Cavendish speaks from youth, lack of self-censoring, and lack of perspective.

Someday, hopefully, he'll grow into someone a bit less narcissistic. Of course, then, then he could be speaking as an aging, bitter, self-aggrandizing pro. Or not. Love him as a rider. Hate it when he pontificates.

Two years ago I would not have written this: shut up and ride. Prove yourself with your legs, not with your mouth.

Hmm, tell me...given that he has already won more races than most guys do in a lifetime, that he already has numerous GT wins to his name, winning on all three GT's, given that he has already won the MSR Classic....How many more races does he need to win before he proves himself in your eyes???

Analogy for all the Cav bashers... A company takes on a young graduate to sell their product. He looks promising, good grades and a few minor sales at a smaller company. they sign him up for three years on a contract. He exceed all their initial expectations by giving their product market domination, many times repaying their investment in him. In year three he asks for a bonus and some confirmation that the company will continue to keep him not only employed but reward his successes (and by default the companies success).

In the business world the company would be falling over themselves to give him a raise and secure his services.

In the cycling world the best sprinter in the world cannot even get a confirmation of his contract let alone the rewards that would be coming to any other top sportsman in a successful team. That is just another reason why pro cycling will continue to be just a minnow in the sporting world.

 

[SpartacusRox]

While I see your point, and you won't be alone, I find watching sport there's a thrill and pleasure about seeing someone very, very good doing something very, very well.

Like (at their peak) Federer, Woods, Bolt, Maradona, Jordan etc. When he's at 100% he's breath-taking.

Apparently during the last stage of the Tour (on that side shot), there was an audible gasp around Paris. (Cancellara produced the same at the London prologue).

In Paris the gasp didn't come from the crowd though. It came from the other sprinters trying to get air in the vacuum he left as he went past them, making them look like a bunch of club sprinters.

 

[flicker]

“Fundamentally, I ride my bike because I love to ride my bike,” continued Cavendish. “But obviously [because of] the pressures, it’s a normal person’s life that I've lost. You should see the benefits coming with that, and I don't get them at the minute, and I'm a little bit disappointed at the minute with that.”

Let's get this straight. You love to ride, you get paid for it. Now you are sad you don't have a "normal person's life". Tell you what you spoiled little gnat. There are a million guys who would gladly ride all day and get paid.

Stop whining you little baby! Let me fetch you a hanky... you spoiled brat!

They gave you a long contract when nobody else would, don't forget that! You accepted those terms, you could have declined, and waited for something else. Odds were that nobody was going to provide you with security for that length of time, especially in an industry that fights for every sponsor's dollar.

Go home and work the mill, and tell me you are happier!

I want to see the million guys who can ride a bike like cav and with style. He backs up what he says mate, issue?

 

[usedtobefast]

His latest comments at the Games were refreshing from him. And big respect for him going but (and I hope you are out of context here) if you think a bunny hop is one of cyclings great moments check out the BMX on Sky

me, i have done bunny hops since before the were called bunny hops. where Cav did it was the cool thing. bmx,been there,done that. you must be new.

 

[Polyarmour]

Hmm, tell me...given that he has already won more races than most guys do in a lifetime, that he already has numerous GT wins to his name, winning on all three GT's, given that he has already won the MSR Classic....How many more races does he need to win before he proves himself in your eyes???

Analogy for all the Cav bashers... A company takes on a young graduate to sell their product. He looks promising, good grades and a few minor sales at a smaller company. they sign him up for three years on a contract. He exceed all their initial expectations by giving their product market domination, many times repaying their investment in him. In year three he asks for a bonus and some confirmation that the company will continue to keep him not only employed but reward his successes (and by default the companies success).

In the business world the company would be falling over themselves to give him a raise and secure his services.

In the cycling world the best sprinter in the world cannot even get a confirmation of his contract let alone the rewards that would be coming to any other top sportsman in a successful team. That is just another reason why pro cycling will continue to be just a minnow in the sporting world.

Exactly the way I see it too. He delivered in spades.

 

[BroDeal]

Cavendish speaks from youth, lack of self-censoring, and lack of perspective.

Someday, hopefully, he'll grow into someone a bit less narcissistic.

Age did not change Armstrong's natural douchebaggery. It made it worse. I expect the same to happen to Cavendouche.

 

[Polyarmour]

In Paris the gasp didn't come from the crowd though. It came from the other sprinters trying to get air in the vacuum he left as he went past them, making them look like a bunch of club sprinters.

I love the video shot from a motorbike running alongside the 3 leaders coming into the Champs Elysees with Phil Liggett commentating. All you can see is a Cervelo guy leading out (not sure who it was), Thor Hushovd and Petacchi. Hushovd starts sprinting and Liggett starts wondering whether Hushovd is going to "pull off a big surprise". Just as he wonders "where the Manx Missile is", Cav appears in the frame at the rear of the picture and overtakes everyone in a flash.

Classic finish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhSNV-t37VM&feature=fvw