ewerk 30620 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Now I know fuck all about cycling but as far as attempts at cheating go this is pretty funny http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cycling/34035096 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 They all do it to an extent, usually just holding onto a water bottle that's being passed to them for a few seconds, just to give their legs a rest. But usually they stay at the same pace they're already going. Which is not what Nibali did. http://as.com/videos/2015/08/23/portada/1440352301_273355.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2980 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 "See you lads later, I'll get the first round in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Not subtle are they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17281 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Any of you wheelers know of a channel taking the tour of Britain live this year?....my sister is a marshal at the finish tomorrow in Kelso, but it doesn't look like theres any channel covering it live.. http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stages/stage3/index.php#.Ve38WGdRFjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Would usually be between ITV4 or Eurosport. One of the Beebs at a push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17281 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Would usually be between ITV4 or Eurosport. One of the Beebs at a push. 13:15 Cycling Live Tour of Britain - Stage 3 - Cockermouth to Floors Castle, Kelso (216km) (165min) British Eurosport...cheers Edit: Which I've just discovered I need a subscription for....what the absoloute fuck? Eurosport used to be the ugly bastard orphan of sports channels, available to all for banger racing and cross country skiing Edited September 8, 2015 by PaddockLad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 You can get Eurosport Player which might have a trial option but you won't be able to record that which is, I assume, what you're after. Failing that there are highlights on on ITV4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 @@PaddockLad If you're not arsed about recording it and there's no Eurosport Player trial you can make use of, I've got a Eurosport Player account you can borrow for the day if you like. If you've got Chromecast you can send it to the TV so you don't have to watch it on your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Poor lad knocked off his bike on Norham Road last night. They had the air ambulance out for him. Traffic was a bloody nightmare out of Silverlink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20156 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Well, its the end of the seasonA superb end of season race (im not counting that shite in the desert) A serious masterclass from Nibali here:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I just watched the highlights of Armitstead winning the Worlds this morning. Canny mint. SPOTY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20156 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I just watched the highlights of Armitstead winning the Worlds this morning. Canny mint. SPOTY? She should, but probably wont get a 5 min slot, I cant think of many who would be a better bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 She's absolutely dominated this year, in a year when I'm blanking on major British sporting achievements apart from Froome (and I really don't want to get you started on him ). Unless I'm completely forgetting some major achievements mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 If we win the Davis Cup then Murray must be in with a decent shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20156 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 If we win the Davis Cup then Murray must be in with a decent shout. All the Beeb will look like a decorators radio if he wins. Also Hamilton hasnt done bad against a bunch of shite, but again they will wank all over him. Although, if you look at Armitstead, there are probably a hand full of people who can challenge her. Womens cycling just doesnt have the depth which is such a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I haven't followed that at all, what's the situation? Are we in the final (assuming that's how it works)? I know it shouldn't work like this, but I think they should give some consideration to who would benefit the most from the exposure. Most people probably barely know who Armitstead is whereas Murray is an extremely wealthy household name. Could do wonders for her, but would do next to nothing for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hamilton can suck my balls. Car driving is not a sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I haven't followed that at all, what's the situation? Are we in the final (assuming that's how it works)? Aye, first time in aeons. Against Belgium (equally improbably) next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44900 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Ah well I hope they do it. I really like Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20156 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Tour de Yorkshire looks mint next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20156 Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Good job our Elite riders are clean eh? http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/british-junior-cyclist-admits-to-taking-epo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2967 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 The team were training in Calpe when reports suggest that a car came on the wrong side of the road, driving into the group of riders. Warren Barguil, John Degenkolb, Chad Haga, Fredrik Ludvigsson, Ramon Sinkeldam and Max Walscheid were all involved in the crash, with a string of injuries inflicted. The team will need some time to recover from this. The team is like a close family and I know that with everyone supporting each other the team can come through this. As a team we have an amazing spirit. We are there for each other." Degenkolb suffered a serious hand injury, confirming later on Facebook that a finger had almost been entirely severed. The team confirmed that Degenkolb had a successful surgery on a cut to his upper leg and is currently receiving treatment for his hand and a fracture to his forearm. Haga was airlifted to hospital, suffering from neck and facial injuries. The team said he had successful surgery on his neck and chin wounds. Haga also has an orbital fracture that will be treated later. Barguil suffered fractured scaphoid in his wrist. He may require surgery but that is not yet determined, the team said. Walscheid fractured his hand and tibia, and surgery is likely required. Ludvigsson suffered scratches and bruises all over his body but is otherwise OK. Sinkeldam also escaped with multiple scratches and bruises. This is a really big blow for the entire team but of course the riders who were hit and their families, Spekenbrink said. Spekenbrink, who was understandably unwilling to go into the details of the incident, was unable to talk to the media until almost midnight, making sure that he and his staff had notified each of the riders' families and loved ones after consulting expert medical staff within his team and the hospitals where riders had been brought. With Hagas family in the US, Spekenbrink took extra time this afternoon and this evening to make sure he reached out to them due to the time differences. I know that crashes happen in cycling, we all do, but the nature of this one doesnt belong in sport. I saw that image of the bikes on the ground, there are no words for that. I had no words when I saw that. A lot of the other riders saw the crash and they are all shocked. They came back to the hotel and you can imagine how shocked they all are. The team will need some time to recover. Spekenbrink confirmed that the Giant-Alpecin team would carry on racing at the Tour Down Under. The race concludes on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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