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Dr Imran T said:
I think there is, major cycling events have to be spread out across new and 'upcoming' markets/areas. I agree the crowds were thin on the ground but it's good that the sport of cycling is far reaching.
It takes time and effort to gain momentum. Of course Europe already has a huge cycling community, but even that had to start somewhere!
In Tom Simpsons book he describe going to somewhere like Polynesia (?)to race in an event with the stars of the time and that was probably over 50 years ago. It takes time and effort to gain momentum. Of course Europe already has a huge cycling community, but even that had to start somewhere!
johnxjsc1985 said:
Dr Imran T said:
I think there is, major cycling events have to be spread out across new and 'upcoming' markets/areas. I agree the crowds were thin on the ground but it's good that the sport of cycling is far reaching.
It takes time and effort to gain momentum. Of course Europe already has a huge cycling community, but even that had to start somewhere!
In Tom Simpsons book he describe going to somewhere like Polynesia (?)to race in an event with the stars of the time and that was probably over 50 years ago. It takes time and effort to gain momentum. Of course Europe already has a huge cycling community, but even that had to start somewhere!
The other fact is of course, that sprinters aren't going to get a look in until at least 2020 now so the likes of Cav, Greipel and Kittel may as well not bother going. I think Cav was pissed off at the finish because he knew this and because he also knew that in a straight fight he could beat Sagan but he didn't.
As the Road season draws to a close, with the Tour of Abu Dhabi we then have the CX which has been going for about a month, with 2 World Cup races already run, both in the US, and both won by Wout Van Aert.
During the coming few months the duel between Van Aert and Mathieu Van der Poel could be a classic; both World Champions, both in their early 20's and both seemingly destined for the road.
During the coming few months the duel between Van Aert and Mathieu Van der Poel could be a classic; both World Champions, both in their early 20's and both seemingly destined for the road.
Alex Langheck said:
As the Road season draws to a close, with the Tour of Abu Dhabi we then have the CX which has been going for about a month, with 2 World Cup races already run, both in the US, and both won by Wout Van Aert.
During the coming few months the duel between Van Aert and Mathieu Van der Poel could be a classic; both World Champions, both in their early 20's and both seemingly destined for the road.
Cyclo Cross should get far more coverage its a brutal sport and full of incident from the get go hopefully Eurosport will have some coverageDuring the coming few months the duel between Van Aert and Mathieu Van der Poel could be a classic; both World Champions, both in their early 20's and both seemingly destined for the road.
Most of the need to dope seems to be aimed at endurance requirements from a 3 week tour. (with exceptions of course) A few mins to an hour on a track, doesn't require endurance in the same way.
I suspect there's no money for the winner at 6Day so no incentive to cheat it. Its more laid back.
I like Bradley, (I think he's been naïve, but hasn't broken any rules) And I don't think the recent controversy, affects his track career at all.
But that silky smooth pedalling style! And we've seen several times Cavs desire to win from his gurning. So yeah why not support them.
I suspect there's no money for the winner at 6Day so no incentive to cheat it. Its more laid back.
I like Bradley, (I think he's been naïve, but hasn't broken any rules) And I don't think the recent controversy, affects his track career at all.
But that silky smooth pedalling style! And we've seen several times Cavs desire to win from his gurning. So yeah why not support them.
Edited by Rich_W on Friday 28th October 23:23
Read up on the origins of six day racing, especially the races in Madison Square Garden where riders were winning thousand of dollars at the turn of the last century. I'd assume most were taking amphetamines in the early days when they really did race for six days. it was also ludicrously well paid compared to road racing and where riders would go and earn a fortune. Of course now it's mostly pros doing it for fun and the promoters back in the crowds with big names.... and yes, that's where the Madison gets its name.
Looks likely that Dimension Data will retain its World Tour place so I'd say not just yet for Cav.
We'll know next week http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/ma...
We'll know next week http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/ma...
Rich_W said:
So obviously as our dynamic duo didn't win.
And Wiggins has pencilled in Gent 6 Day to end his career. Will Cav now go as well?
Why are they not doing more of the "Official 6 Day" events Amsterdam, Berlin etc
Can and Wiggo were a "wildcard" entry for London only as there was technically a GB team there as well.... And Wiggins has pencilled in Gent 6 Day to end his career. Will Cav now go as well?
Why are they not doing more of the "Official 6 Day" events Amsterdam, Berlin etc
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