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Its still a stupid statement and reeks of jealousy. You don't have to be a fanboy if you root for Froome after all his near misses in this race at all.Red Rick said:If Contador had a choo-choo all the way to 800m to go, then attacked without victory ever being in doubt, it would've been equally suspenseless and void of tension. I would be happier with the result though.bigcog said:LaFlorecita said:It's not odd; that's how all fanboys/girls think.TMP402 said:Red Rick said:Biggest problem with Froome riding like this is that there's like 0 anticipation for the GC fight.
Maybe I'm odd but sometimes I just think "it's his turn". I don't mind a boring Vuelta if Froome finally wins.
Oh come on, if Contador was whooping *** it would be no different would it.
The user also said that he/she doesn't mind a boring race if Froome wins. So I think calling a user fanboy because of that post is not a stupid statement.Valv.Piti said:Its still a stupid statement and reeks of jealousy. You don't have to be a fanboy if you root for Froome after all his near misses in this race at all.Red Rick said:If Contador had a choo-choo all the way to 800m to go, then attacked without victory ever being in doubt, it would've been equally suspenseless and void of tension. I would be happier with the result though.bigcog said:LaFlorecita said:It's not odd; that's how all fanboys/girls think.TMP402 said:Maybe I'm odd but sometimes I just think "it's his turn". I don't mind a boring Vuelta if Froome finally wins.
Oh come on, if Contador was whooping *** it would be no different would it.
Isn't that exactly what I wrote? I don't agree with his thoughts but if it had been Contador I'd be thinking the same. Hence the inclusion of "girls".bigcog said:LaFlorecita said:It's not odd; that's how all fanboys/girls think.TMP402 said:Red Rick said:Biggest problem with Froome riding like this is that there's like 0 anticipation for the GC fight.
Maybe I'm odd but sometimes I just think "it's his turn". I don't mind a boring Vuelta if Froome finally wins.
Oh come on, if Contador was whooping *** it would be no different would it.
Ok mr. Mod.Valv.Piti said:Its still a stupid statement and reeks of jealousy.Red Rick said:If Contador had a choo-choo all the way to 800m to go, then attacked without victory ever being in doubt, it would've been equally suspenseless and void of tension. I would be happier with the result though.bigcog said:LaFlorecita said:It's not odd; that's how all fanboys/girls think.TMP402 said:Maybe I'm odd but sometimes I just think "it's his turn". I don't mind a boring Vuelta if Froome finally wins.
Oh come on, if Contador was whooping *** it would be no different would it.
I've been called out many times for similar statements but it's just how you think if you're a big fan of a particular rider (i.e. fanboy or fangirl).Forever The Best said:The user also said that he/she doesn't mind a boring race if Froome wins. So I think calling a user fanboy because of that post is not a stupid statement.
Only reason to watch a cycling race would be for enjoyment. That's either due to suspense or seeing a satisfying outcome coming to be. This Vuelta is just about over after 9 days, and there's been no suspense about the GC whatsoever. Contador hanging on for dear life once and attacking once and Nibali sneaking in a stage win don't make it a good Vuelta. They just make it a slightly less shitty Vuelta.Valv.Piti said:Its still a stupid statement and reeks of jealousy. You don't have to be a fanboy if you root for Froome after all his near misses in this race at all.Red Rick said:If Contador had a choo-choo all the way to 800m to go, then attacked without victory ever being in doubt, it would've been equally suspenseless and void of tension. I would be happier with the result though.bigcog said:LaFlorecita said:It's not odd; that's how all fanboys/girls think.TMP402 said:[quote="
Maybe I'm odd but sometimes I just think "it's his turn". I don't mind a boring Vuelta if Froome finally wins.
Oh come on, if Contador was whooping *** it would be no different would it.
The way he attacks gives me a tremendous adrenaline rush in a way that most other GC riders don't, in fact none of them at the moment. I can enjoy that for its own sake. But that's a personal thing of course and doesn't apply to most others.Red Rick said:Only reason to watch a cycling race would be for enjoyment. That's either due to suspense or seeing a satisfying outcome coming to be. This Vuelta is just about over after 9 days, and there's been no suspense about the GC whatsoever. Contador hanging on for dear life once and attacking once and Nibali sneaking in a stage win don't make it a good Vuelta. They just make it a slightly less ****** Vuelta.Valv.Piti said:Its still a stupid statement and reeks of jealousy. You don't have to be a fanboy if you root for Froome after all his near misses in this race at all.Red Rick said:If Contador had a choo-choo all the way to 800m to go, then attacked without victory ever being in doubt, it would've been equally suspenseless and void of tension. I would be happier with the result though.bigcog said:LaFlorecita said:[quote="
It's not odd; that's how all fanboys/girls think.
Oh come on, if Contador was whooping *** it would be no different would it.
And as for Froome missing out so many times, that doesn't change anything for me. His team have strangled every bit of tension out of 83% of the last 6 Tours, and I can't really say I'm happy to see that extended to the Vuelta as well.
HelloDolly said:But everyone please bear in mind that there are still 2 weeks to go and anything can still happen
Also one could ignore SKY and look at the race for second ? Its an idea
That's what I've been trying for 5 years but you have to admit they're a bit hard to ignore.HelloDolly said:Also one could ignore SKY and look at the race for second ? Its an idea
LaFlorecita said:That's what I've been trying for 5 years but you have to admit they're a bit hard to ignore.HelloDolly said:Also one could ignore SKY and look at the race for second ? Its an idea
The first time since 2016, then.dacooley said:cycling's on the verge of historic achievement. for the first time since 1998 a rider has a very good opportunity to make the double of two consecutive grand tours in a season. that's a thing to be reckoned with.
bob.a.feet said:TBH I think Froome's celebration needs a lot of work
Hayabusa said:As usual, the same old faces are throwing their usual salt around here.
Well deserved win today for Froome and impressed with Chaves and Woods who were fighting hard to stay on. Woods particularly over the last week has been really impressive.
El Pistolero said:rick james said:isn't that a good thing that they want to fight for everything and give the fans a race?Max Rockatansky said:These Sky guys are completely obsessed with thic race. We need someone to go for one second so that nobody else takes away ONE second from our leader.
Nobody likes Sky, that's why cycling has become less popular over these last few years.
El Pistolero said:rick james said:Not in mainly English speaking countries...Its booming...the new world of cyclingEl Pistolero said:rick james said:isn't that a good thing that they want to fight for everything and give the fans a race?Max Rockatansky said:These Sky guys are completely obsessed with thic race. We need someone to go for one second so that nobody else takes away ONE second from our leader.
Nobody likes Sky, that's why cycling has become less popular over these last few years.
Not even Brits like Froome, that's why they pass him over for prestigious awards.