Wiggins marginalised as Froome goes from strength to strength wrote:The British newspaper reports that Wiggins is currently training in Mallorca after intense treatment on his knee but that he has made it clear to Team Sky that he does not want to ride the very mountainous Vuelta Espana. Instead he could ride the Tour of Poland and the Eneco Tour as preparation for the world championships in Florence.
Speculating long term, with Richie Porte apparently set to lead Team Sky at the Giro d'Italia in 2014, the Times goes as far as suggesting that Wiggins may never again lead Team Sky in a Grand Tour.
"It becomes reasonable to ask if Wiggins will lead a Sky team in a Grand Tour again. Will the Tour de France winner even ride again in that race? And have we seen the best of him?"
Team Sky has remained tight-lipped on Wiggins' conditions and his goals for the rest of the season, with only British Cycling head coach Shane Sutton publicly urging Wiggins to bounce back and find new goals.
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Postby MichaelB » Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:00 am
He'd be a prime target of other teams due to he WT points from last year.
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Postby find_bruce » Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:56 am
Contracted for 2014MichaelB wrote:How much longer does his contract run ?
He'd be a prime target of other teams due to he WT points from last year.
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Postby RonK » Sun Jun 16, 2013 12:06 pm
Perhaps - if they are prepared to play nursemaid to Sir Precious.MichaelB wrote:How much longer does his contract run ?
He'd be a prime target of other teams due to he WT points from last year.
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Postby Baldy » Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:22 pm
Maybe Sky can replace him with a rider who's public persona you like?Marty Moose wrote:I really hope not, he is a great rider but his public persona stinks. If I was a sponsor Id be turning up the screws against him.Maybe that's what has happened.
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Postby Marty Moose » Sun Jun 16, 2013 4:50 pm
One who doesn't throw Bikes and have a potty mouth.This would be a good start yes. One "I"would prefer and this would be a better roll model fort my son. Froome is a much better choice in that respect.Baldy wrote:Maybe Sky can replace him with a rider who's public persona you like?Marty Moose wrote:I really hope not, he is a great rider but his public persona stinks. If I was a sponsor Id be turning up the screws against him.Maybe that's what has happened.
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Postby jcjordan » Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:29 pm
Sky has shown to be very British biased.
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Postby Baldy » Sun Jun 16, 2013 10:27 pm
I suggest you watch that video then if that's one of your problems with Sir Braddles. The swearing doesn't bother me though it gets a bit old, we get it you are tough and your mum can't stop you swearing. My problem is just EVERYTHING elseMarty Moose wrote:One who doesn't throw Bikes and have a potty mouth.This would be a good start yes. One "I"would prefer and this would be a better roll model fort my son. Froome is a much better choice in that respect.Baldy wrote:Maybe Sky can replace him with a rider who's public persona you like?Marty Moose wrote:I really hope not, he is a great rider but his public persona stinks. If I was a sponsor Id be turning up the screws against him.Maybe that's what has happened.
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Postby Marty Moose » Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:21 pm
I'm really confused as to what that video has to do with Bradley Wiggins...... I watched if after you suggested and don't get your point. Harley is not the leader of a major cycling team, I'm sure he is flattered with your comparison though. Can you please explain the point of the video and its meaning in relation to this thread and my posts. I still think Wiggo is a champion rider but a very poor second as figure head and role model.Baldy wrote:I suggest you watch that video then if that's one of your problems with Sir Braddles. The swearing doesn't bother me though it gets a bit old, we get it you are tough and your mum can't stop you swearing. My problem is just EVERYTHING elseMarty Moose wrote:One who doesn't throw Bikes and have a potty mouth.This would be a good start yes. One "I"would prefer and this would be a better roll model fort my son. Froome is a much better choice in that respect.Baldy wrote: Maybe Sky can replace him with a rider who's public persona you like?
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I can't win.
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Postby Marty Moose » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:37 pm
I don't appreciate being called a fool but you still have not explained yourself. I can't see how that video had anything to do with Wiggo.. So please explain.........Baldy wrote:Either you know exactly what I'm talking about and you are playing the fool. Or you are the genuine article.
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Postby MichaelB » Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:55 pm
Anyway, as good as a cyclist Sir Brad is, I'm voting him a tosspot. Talented, but not my cup of tea.
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Postby warthog1 » Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:32 pm
Personally I like Wiggo's fiery responses to puerile questions and the swearing doesn't bother me in the slightest.
I hope to see a lot more of him.
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Postby MichaelB » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:37 am
The4 attribute you mention above doesnt bother me, it's the 'holier than thou' attitude we have seen recently. He had a pearler of a season last year, like Gilbert the year before, but the behaviour of both is opposite.warthog1 wrote:Just goes to show different people value different attributes.
Personally I like Wiggo's fiery responses to puerile questions and the swearing doesn't bother me in the slightest.
I hope to see a lot more of him.
Meh, I hope Froome wins just to rub Braddles nose in it.
He would have gotten my respect if he had bascked Froome rather than creating instability. His 'knee injury' is a bit naff, and the 'don't want to do the Vuelta' is a classic dummy spit.
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Postby warthog1 » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:42 pm
He wouldn't be the first champion to struggle to play 2nd fiddle. Probably comes with the mental attitude required to be a champion, pride and mongrel and all that.
Think back to the badger, didnt exactly let LeMond win and look at Cadel now not stepping down for the new younger contender.
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Sulk, sulk.warthog1 wrote:Wiggins admits he may never attempt to win the tour again
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Postby Walsh95 » Mon Jun 24, 2013 7:17 pm
As for Froome, he strikes me as a bit of a windy git, and I hope he doesn't become the face of cycling. Don't get me wrong, he is immensely talented and great to watch, but , for me at least, comes across as totally self-absorbed and egotistical.
As for Brad's personality, come off it! He just says it like it is, but lets his riding do the talking.
If he doesn't lead another tour for sky, it's their loss, because someone else will have him within a second.
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Postby iaintas » Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:23 pm
yep he sure lets his riding do the talking, downhill, slipping all over the place, running into things and generally looking like an arseWalsh95 wrote:Coming from a youth, Bradley is an absolute inspiration. If any of you have heard his story, he did not have it easy as a kid, only met his father once, but he always looked after his mum. He loves cycling more than anything, and is about as naturally talented as anyone at it, so for my mind, if anyone deserves more tdf wins, it's Bradley.
As for Froome, he strikes me as a bit of a windy git, and I hope he doesn't become the face of cycling. Don't get me wrong, he is immensely talented and great to watch, but , for me at least, comes across as totally self-absorbed and egotistical.
As for Brad's personality, come off it! He just says it like it is, but lets his riding do the talking.
If he doesn't lead another tour for sky, it's their loss, because someone else will have him within a second.
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'E were loocky, we 'ad ter steal t'wheels off grandads bathchair if we wanted t'go fer ride on bicycle.Walsh95 wrote:...If any of you have heard his story, he did not have it easy as a kid...
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