Bradley Wiggins retires

[Dirk]

Bradley Wiggins retires.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/38451926

 

[Chris S]

I think his career was at an end after the 'legalized doping' allegations.

 

[JoshM]

I always felt he was a little over rated, like his performances were more to do with the quality of the team around him rather thsn his skill. Not got any real reason for holding that belief though.

 

[AndyRM]

I always felt he was a little over rated, like his performances were more to do with the quality of the team around him rather thsn his skill. Not got any real reason for holding that belief though.

Multiple road and track winner across a variety of disciplines... Yeah, I don't think he's got much talent either.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Top talent aright!
Shame he had to go under a cloud....?

 

[screenman]

I always felt he was a little over rated, like his performances were more to do with the quality of the team around him rather thsn his skill. Not got any real reason for holding that belief though.

Not really understanding cycle racing then.

 

[dim]

did he retire, or was he 'retired'?

 

[Dayvo]

I always felt he was a little over rated, like his performances were more to do with the quality of the team around him rather thsn his skill. Not got any real reason for holding that belief though.

Have a look at his palmares, I think you might change your mind.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Wiggins#Career_achievements

 

[Accy cyclist]

I can't say i found him a nice fellow,unlike that nice Chris Froome. He came across as a bit surly and up himself

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

I think his career is at an end coz he is old.

Correct. Past it now at 36. Collecting his pension in the New Year

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

I heard it rumoured that you were over 36 as well

Yep. I was past it long before 36 too.

 

[Dave 123]

I think his career is at an end coz he is old.

Pot, kettle.

 

[Oxo]

Pot, kettle.

Is he opening a tea shop?

 

[DavidD]

I always felt he was a little over rated, like his performances were more to do with the quality of the team around him rather thsn his skill. Not got any real reason for holding that belief though.

You don't win five gold medals, the Tour de France and hold the one hour record without the required level of talent and skill. And no one wins the Tour de France on their own, people that win it rely very heavily on the team around them.

 

[Tin Pot]

Well done to him and all he's achieved <cap doffed>

Is he opening a tea shop?

Not a bad idea...