Wiggins Cycling Weekly Interview

[Angliru]

To me it sounds like Wiggins is doing exactly the same mistake as he did in 2010 - i.e getting way too confident and forgetting to have fun etc.

First he compared himself to Indurain after Froome had ridden everyone of his wheel (which Wiggins took all credit for), and now he compares his team with US postal...Well actually, the part about "5-6 riders in front of me in the mountains" could be true, but I don't think they'll be in the lead group...Rather a couple of minutes behind with a pale looking Wiggins getting paced by superior riders who's personal ambitions have been washed aside by Sky's nationalistic tactics.

You've pretty much summed it up. May I add that IMO Wiggins would be better served focusing on the week long stage races where there aren't enough mountains for him to reall worry about his time losses to the superior climbers because he'll get it all back plus some in the ITT (for the most part).
He has a much higher chance of success than doing a Jan (he's far from Der Kaiser's equal) ala T-Mobile, the major difference being Jan was worthy of a team completely dedicated to him at the Tour, and Wiggins definitely is not.

I agree also with the post (was it Maltiv?) who laughs at Wiggins reference to being like Postal with 5 riders riding tempo for him in the mountains. As was mentioned if they're riding tempo for Wiggins and another group of contenders it's because they've all gotten dropped by Contador, the Schlecks, Samu, Valverde, Evans and Menchov, just to name a few. What a waste of manpower. If Sky is smart they'll give Froome free reign, a roll comparable to Contador's in the 2007 Tour. Instead of being in service to Wiggins, see what Froome can do on the big stage. Having ride for Wiggins would be such a waste.

 

[Angliru]

If EBH was disatisifed at SKY, I don't he would have signed a 2 year contract extension in the offseason (taking him through to 2014).

No one likely could match whatever Murdoch is offering salary wise. I'm not saying EBH is unhappy but money can help smooth over the rough spots, especially when a rider is young.

 

[Polish]

If Sky is smart they'll give Froome free reign, a roll comparable to Contador's in the 2007 Tour. Instead of being in service to Wiggins, see what Froome can do on the big stage. Having ride for Wiggins would be such a waste.

I agree on that strategy.
Worked great for Disco - 2 men on the Podium

However, big difference between Sky and Disco....
1) Sky is not smart let alone genius.
2) Froome is no Alberto
3) Wiggins is no Levi.

 

[ferryman]

No one likely could match whatever Murdoch is offering salary wise. I'm not saying EBH is unhappy but money can help smooth over the rough spots, especially when a rider is young.

If EBH is the protected rider in the races he can win and also allowed the occasional foray in a GT stage he can win, it was a no brainer to extend. He ain't going to win a TDF sprint so what is to lose for him for the money on the table.

 

[ferryman]

You've pretty much summed it up. May I add that IMO Wiggins would be better served focusing on the week long stage races where there aren't enough mountains for him to reall worry about his time losses to the superior climbers because he'll get it all back plus some in the ITT (for the most part).
He has a much higher chance of success than doing a Jan (he's far from Der Kaiser's equal) ala T-Mobile, the major difference being Jan was worthy of a team completely dedicated to him at the Tour, and Wiggins definitely is not.

I agree also with the post (was it Maltiv?) who laughs at Wiggins reference to being like Postal with 5 riders riding tempo for him in the mountains. As was mentioned if they're riding tempo for Wiggins and another group of contenders it's because they've all gotten dropped by Contador, the Schlecks, Samu, Valverde, Evans and Menchov, just to name a few. What a waste of manpower. If Sky is smart they'll give Froome free reign, a roll comparable to Contador's in the 2007 Tour. Instead of being in service to Wiggins, see what Froome can do on the big stage. Having ride for Wiggins would be such a waste.

If you really think Froome is going to be anything other than a bit part domestique for Wiggins in the mountains you are going to be disappointed.

It's the TDF not the Vuelta. Wiggins is going to be isolated as soon as the big boys decide it's time to play their cards. Maybe Uran can step up when Froome is going backwards, maybe.

 

[thehog]

He penned it after both had been signed, in December IIRC

I did not know that. Shows how silly he really is.... and with Porte joining. Not a lot of room in that team.

 

[richtea]

Maybe it'll work this time

 

[thehog]

Maybe Postal is no longer a dirty word?

 

[Swifty's Cakes]

I just assume it to be true because he sounds like a scouser.

Problem pal?

 

[JRanton]

If you really think Froome is going to be anything other than a bit part domestique for Wiggins in the mountains you are going to be disappointed.

It's the TDF not the Vuelta. Wiggins is going to be isolated as soon as the big boys decide it's time to play their cards. Maybe Uran can step up when Froome is going backwards, maybe.

Oh dear.

''We've got the makings of an incredible team with Richie Porte, Michael Rogers and Chris Froome" he said. "This is by far the best team we've had on paper. All of a sudden we've got one of the strongest teams in cycling. It's like the old Postal days. I have visions of five or six guys ahead of me in the mountains and Cav out the back! But he'll have green so it won't matter".

Bradley Wiggins, Cycling Weekly, 26th January.

I was just thinking back to this quote today. Nobody can ever say they weren't given enough prior warning!

 

[thehog]

Oh dear.

I was just thinking back to this quote today. Nobody can ever say they weren't given enough prior warning!

''We've got the makings of an incredible team with Richie Porte, Michael Rogers and Chris Froome" he said. "This is by far the best team we've had on paper. All of a sudden we've got one of the strongest teams in cycling. It's like the old Postal days. I have visions of five or six guys ahead of me in the mountains and Cav out the back! But he'll have green so it won't matter".

Did he throw down the microphone on himself and call himself a ****?

Be careful what you wish for...