Sir Bradley Wiggins

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alpinecycling

alpinecycling

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In a way I sort of wish the precedent hadn't been set with (Sir) Chris Hoy.Without disrespecting Wiggo's achievements at all (I'm a huge fan) I think I'd rather see the knighthoods awarded after retiring from racing.Turning up on the start line with the lads as a knight of the old realm just doesn't seem quite right?Awarding following ending a racing career might have been a better way but once you've done one?Did Bobby Charlton get his when he was still playing-not sure?
 
jarlrmai

jarlrmai

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award creep, based on a relative recent lack of sporting success followed by a huge glut.

well done Wiggo though, really rather looking forward to le Tour this year.
 
andrew_s

andrew_s

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Accy cyclist said:
He's gone from being one of us to one of them.:thumbsdown: An OBE would've sufficed but they had to go over the top didn't they! "Sirs" don't win bike races.
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It was either "Sir" or nothing.
He was already a CBE from the last olympics, and the next rung on the xBE ladder is KBE, which is (a) a limited edition, and (b) also comes with a "Sir" title.
 
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Minotier

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ColinJ said:
Drinking too much beer, getting too fat and not moving around enough! My OBE = O-ne B-ilateral [Pulmonary] E-mbolism! :cry:
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Ouch! I would prefer the boiled egg fella! It seems you have recovered and I wish you a continuous escalation in your ascent to being fit and well.
 
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oldroadman

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alpinecycling said:
In a way I sort of wish the precedent hadn't been set with (Sir) Chris Hoy.Without disrespecting Wiggo's achievements at all (I'm a huge fan) I think I'd rather see the knighthoods awarded after retiring from racing.Turning up on the start line with the lads as a knight of the old realm just doesn't seem quite right?Awarding following ending a racing career might have been a better way but once you've done one?Did Bobby Charlton get his when he was still playing-not sure?
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If you accept the honour, you have to accept that there will be a certain amount of urinary extraction from the blokes (or ladies, in Dame Sarah's case). All part of the fun! It's a title, you suffer and dish it out in the same old way, the person is the same. In any case, it's a gift for commentators (Daniel Mangeas at the TdF will have a wonderful time, his interesting pronunciation of Brad's name is fun anyway, now add a "sir" and it will be an entertainment in itself). Whatever next, Lord Wiggins of Maida Vale, maybe, when he stops racing?:smile:
 
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Slaav

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mattsr said:
I guess you didn't see the Sky documentary series "Road to Glory" which followed the team right through the year including the Tour De France. When Froome made his break and left Wiggo behind, there was some footage of Brailsford and Yates in the team car which left one in no doubt that they weren't happy about it either! :gun:
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Spookily I have it on Sky+ being watched now whilst trawling on here....

There is not much confusion about what actually happened on 'Road to Glory'. Management had NO idea what was going on and gave some pretty explicit orders to behave.

Also, it does seem that there has been a deterioration in their relationship since the TdF and the incident as seen at Olympic TT? Hardly any congrats either way - especially considering how they both did!

This season is going to be very interesting :smile:
 
Pedrosanchezo

Pedrosanchezo

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mattsr said:
I guess you didn't see the Sky documentary series "Road to Glory" which followed the team right through the year including the Tour De France. When Froome made his break and left Wiggo behind, there was some footage of Brailsford and Yates in the team car which left one in no doubt that they weren't happy about it either! :gun:
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Yeh did catch that Mattsr. Wiggins' book is far more revealing as he goes into several pages about it. He also mentions what they were saying to each other during the climbs. Froome wanting to attack to ensure he beat Nibali and Brad telling him no, but he went anyway.
Afterwards Wiggins said to the cameras that he gave Froome permission to attack. In the book he said nothing of the sort. He basically says he feared Froome attacking him more than Cadel or Nibali!! :wacko:

Will make for an interesting 2013. Froome obviously feels he can beat Bradley up the hills. He will have to near enough match him on time trials though to become Sky's numero uno.

Anyhoo, Froome is not talked of highly in Wiggins' book and they are team mates! Talk about tension.
 
Pedrosanchezo

Pedrosanchezo

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Slaav said:
Spookily I have it on Sky+ being watched now whilst trawling on here....

There is not much confusion about what actually happened on 'Road to Glory'. Management had NO idea what was going on and gave some pretty explicit orders to behave.

Also, it does seem that there has been a deterioration in their relationship since the TdF and the incident as seen at Olympic TT? Hardly any congrats either way - especially considering how they both did!

This season is going to be very interesting :smile:
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Yeh it's funny. In Wiggins' book he lists everyone he owes a great debt to during the Tour. Froome is not one of them. Pretty damning in fact.
 
Booyaa

Booyaa

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kedab said:
i've got Millars book, not read it yet. just finished Rough Ride, my goodness that Mr Kimmage doesn't mind upsetting people...and he definitely doesn't like David Millar :ohmy:
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I'm reading Robert Millar's book just now, got Rough Ride and My time to read next.
 
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