Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby MichaelB » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:24 pm
Well done to you and the team. Makes Silence Lotto understand what they really missed out on !!!
Great gutsy rides over three weeks, but especially Stages 17, 18 and 19 when almost everyone kept predicting you would crumble. Hah !!!
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby slackboy72 » Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:45 pm
Then ditto for the local seniors XC scene.
Then he went overseas and I thought he would be shown up.
But he won and I was genuinely happy for him that he was the real deal.
Then he won the World Championship and I was amazed.
Then he quit and became a road rider and I thought that that was a bad move.
Then he disappeared from my view until Phil Liggett starting mentioning his name in the TDF.
Then watched (almost) every second of his 2007-2008 campaigns.
Was convinced he wouldn't win it.
Saw him win the worlds and thought at least he's got that.
Then hoped things would change with the new Hincapie led BMC team.
Then thought he'd lost it on stage 18 this year.
But last night....
Well done Cadel. It's been a long, long ride.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby sogood » Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:24 pm
RK wrote:And that is Wikipedia - I can write my own definition.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby liamb » Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:44 pm
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby daveywastaken » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:33 pm
grats Cadel u deserve this!
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby rockviewau » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:54 pm
His team, wow, they really delivered him to the right spot every race. His work in the Alps was nothing short of amazing. And last night, well, I had tears in my eyes when he was crying.
A life changing moment for Australian sport and hopefully, Australian culture. Im hoping he is able to use his new status to help promote the sport of cycling in our country and promote cycle safety as a whole.
An amazing three weeks!!
Congrats Cadel!!!!!
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby CommuRider » Sun Jul 24, 2011 8:57 pm
slackboy72 wrote:
I want the lion!
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby Eugene » Sun Jul 24, 2011 9:03 pm
watching Cadel Evans ride last night was just fantastic, not once did he show any signs of not being able to do it, K after K ripping out time, then putting time onto his lead, just briliant.
He seems like such a nice, humble guy, I hope he wins many, many more, it made me proud to be a Cyclist, even more proud to be an Aussie.
Great work, a perfect ride, with a fantastic team.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby Mikesbike » Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:22 pm
See how I feel at the end of the tour I may just be keen for a rideBoardRider wrote:Very proud to be Australian ,thanks Cadel .How well did he handle all that pressure.
Now I cant sleep.I suppose 0300 is a bit early to go for a ride. Maybe I could just clean my bike.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby silkishuge » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:55 am
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby DaveOZ » Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:58 am
Exactly. My kids are just old enough to understand what he has achieved and they have been luck enough to meet Cadel. My son is only 6yo. All he wants to do now is ride his little bike. Brings a tear to my eye.silkishuge wrote:Well done Cadel. A modern day Australian hero.
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Thanks Cadel.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby Livetoride » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:00 am
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby Sweeper59 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:08 am
Well, I reckon that is a load of cr@p!! The America's Cup was an ego trip for millionaire businessmen - and out of the realms of the 99% of the population, whereas Cadel may inspire a whole new generation to cycling - a relatively cheap sport available to almost everyone.
Nobody looks back on their life....and remembers the nights they got plenty of sleep !!
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby slackboy72 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:13 am
Well if you can ride 3,431km in 21 days faster than the Schleck brothers you're welcome to it.CommuRider wrote:slackboy72 wrote:
I want the lion!
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby winstonw » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:20 am
I hope Chiara and you enjoy the victory, and more time together for well deserved R&R.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby CommuRider » Mon Jul 25, 2011 9:41 am
slackboy72 wrote:Well if you can ride 3,431km in 21 days faster than the Schleck brothers you're welcome to it.CommuRider wrote:slackboy72 wrote:
I want the lion!
Lion looks ghetto....hands out, whaddyalookingat?
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby Joeblake » Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:24 am
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby backofthebunch » Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:50 am
You legend.
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby leguman » Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:20 am
What a mountainous effort. I think that a quote from Lance is in order, “that was a demonstrationâ€!!
Cheers,
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby CommuRider » Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:39 pm
More bubbly
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby philip » Sun Jul 31, 2011 1:16 pm
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Re: Cadel Evans Appreciation Thread
Postby CommuRider » Sun Jul 31, 2011 3:25 pm
Yep the sports journos are outright confused and they aren't used to dealing with non-footy boofheads (rugby union players aside eg Nick Farr-Jones or Peter Fitzsimmons type)...how do they deal with a multilingual bon vivant like Cadel?
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