Giro del Trentino - SPOILERS

[rich p]

As I've said somewhere else on here previously, much as I like Wiggins' refreshing attitude and forthright, plain-talking views, his behaviour does veer toward petulant and childish sometimes.

 

[raindog]

I've only just noticed this comment under the CN article
"Marginal gains offset by major losses"

 

[raindog]

As I've said somewhere else on here previously, much as I like Wiggins' refreshing attitude and forthright, plain-talking views, his behaviour does veer toward petulant and childish sometimes.

In that docu, didn't his wife say that off the bike Brad was a lovely bloke, but on the bike he was a twat? Or words to that effect.

 

[aces_up1504]

In that docu, didn't his wife say that off the bike Brad was a lovely bloke, but on the bike he was a twat? Or words to that effect.

To be the best in the world, you have got to have that mentality. His tactics and race were ruined by something he did not have control
Of. If think most people would be pissed.

 

[Booyaa]

In that docu, didn't his wife say that off the bike Brad was a lovely bloke, but on the bike he was a twat? Or words to that effect.

That wouldn't be a surprise, many top sportsmen used to be like that. It seems nowadays that many sportsmen are right twats away from the sport as well.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Surely it's not certain that Brad will ride the Tour?

Wiggins has said he will support Froome but i am not 100% convinced he will even ride. From Sky's point of view, Wiggins' inclusion is a must. He provides a 2nd option should something happen to Froome regarding form, illness or accident. Sky don't strike me as the sort to put all eggs in one basket. Maybe in the past but they tend to learn from past mistakes quickly.

In no way does splitting Froome and Wiggins up make Sky stronger - unless they have personal issues which cannot be resolved.
If Wiggins rides then i would think he will not be happy playing wing man, especially if he doesn't succeed in the Giro.

 

[smutchin]

Slight outside bets could be Rodriguez, Hesjedal and maybe the likes of Gesink. Still can't see past the top two of Wiggins and Nibali.

I've not been impressed with Hesjedal's early season form but looking at him in the LBL right now, he seems to be hitting his peak at exactly the right time.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

I've not been impressed with Hesjedal's early season form but looking at him in the LBL right now, he seems to be hitting his peak at exactly the right time.

Definitely a possibility with the current form and also with his exceptional team mate Dan Martin.

 

[beastie]

That wouldn't be a surprise, many top sportsmen used to be like that. It seems nowadays that many sportsmen are right twats away from the sport as well.

Surely most people are different at work than in their personal lives. I certainly am.

Edit . This was a reply to the post quoted by Booyaa. Doh

 

[themosquitoking]

Wiggins has said he will support Froome but i am not 100% convinced he will even ride. From Sky's point of view, Wiggins' inclusion is a must. He provides a 2nd option should something happen to Froome regarding form, illness or accident. Sky don't strike me as the sort to put all eggs in one basket. Maybe in the past but they tend to learn from past mistakes quickly.

In no way does splitting Froome and Wiggins up make Sky stronger - unless they have personal issues which cannot be resolved.
If Wiggins rides then i would think he will not be happy playing wing man, especially if he doesn't succeed in the Giro.

I'm not a big cycling historian but how many times has the current champion not ridden the following year? I can imagine sky wanting froome and wiggins riding just in case one of them can't complete but surely as current champ Wiggins will be there in whatever capacity.

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

I'm not a big cycling historian but how many times has the current champion not ridden the following year? I can imagine sky wanting froome and wiggins riding just in case one of them can't complete but surely as current champ Wiggins will be there in whatever capacity.

He missed Paris Nice and i believe he is missing the Dauphine criterium also. Both of which he won in 2012. I don't think he is into repeating and if he is not going to compete for the jersey then he may not ride the race at all. Just my opinion.
Time will tell.

I also think Cadel Evans wished he bailed on the 2012 Tour after such a successful 2011.

 

[Beebo]

Anyone know how easy it is to "jam" the signal frequency on electric gears? This could be a whole new area of cheating, with teams trying to jam revival teams frequency?

 

[smutchin]

Anyone know how easy it is to "jam" the signal frequency on electric gears? This could be a whole new area of cheating, with teams trying to jam revival teams frequency?

Current electronic gear systems are wired, aren't they?

 

[400bhp]

Current electronic gear systems are wired, aren't they?

Need to keep an eye on suspicious looking antennas poking out of the back of riders' jerseys in future.

 

[Hont]

I'm not a big cycling historian but how many times has the current champion not ridden the following year?

More times than you would think. During my lifetime, off the top of my head, Tour de France only....

By choice: Merckx skipped '73, Armstrong retired after '05*. Not by choice: Pantani didn't race '99 (doping issues?), Lemond didn't race '87 (had been shot), Contador missed '08 (team not invited). Roche missed '88 (knee injury?) I'm sure there's a couple more but I can't be arsed to Wiki it.

*Technically no-one won that edition blah blah blah