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How have GB got so good at cycling?
How have GB got so good at cycling?
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The British bikes are the best in the world by a long way. A lot of investment has gone into them. I find the achievements of Ennis, Rutherford and Farah in the track and field much greater.
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me too yommoma
the wind tunnel played no part in their success |
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It wos Halfords wot dun it
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I totally agree that the 3 golds tonight in the athletics are much greater achievements than the cycling. I wouldn't knock the cycling though, it's a great way to put the golds on the board.
the success is down to the money invested in bike technology and the coaching, it's so well managed and intensive. I doubt our riders are better than the rest |
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In answer to the original question, Peter Keen, Dave Brailsford, Steve Peters, an extremely good talent-spotting programme and technology
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In answer to the original question, Peter Keen, Dave Brailsford, Steve Peters, an extremely good talent-spotting programme and technology
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Simon Hook
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Where do you doubters come from..
Do you think that the rest of the Worlds cycling teams have simply picked up second hand bikes on the way over.. All countries have adapted to high technology some with more success than others.... As for the Athletes do you think they work 9-5 and then train barefoot !! Some of you should take a long hard look at yourselves.... |
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World record for Pendleton in the sprint.Is that 7 WR's in 7 events so farfor GB ?Technology is far too important for me .let's see them all with the same equipment.
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Sorry not a WR ,my fault for listening to Porter.
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What is this technology they use to give them such an advantage? 'technology' to me is another way of saying PED's
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They mentioned the other day that Pendletons bike would set you back in the region of £20k ( anyone know how accurate that figure is ? ) .
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Bikes, wind tunnels, helmets, skin suits, monitoring all aspects of performance through blood and all sorts of other tests all through the year etc. etc. - read any interview with Brailsford and there is a heavy emphasis on lots of marginal improvements.
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Sports science is massive in rowing and cycling.
We're very good at it so that's something to be proud of. The fact that one woman gold medallist only took up rowing 4 years ago says a lot. The success is great but some perspective needs to be brought in. I'd like to see the comparable levels of investment across the nations. Man City spend hundreds of millions and win the PL, we invest heavily in cycling and win golds.. |
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Absolute rubbish imho. You'd swear every other country trained like a stone age country.
Its cycling.......we all know why |
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We have not looked back since Boardman turned up on his Lotus designed track bike.
I can remember the pride then, that we could still have a secret service capable of bouncing bombs and buying up exocet missiles moments. |
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As long as it gets kids interested and participating in sport then it is a good thing......doesn't matter what sport it is.......I think the track cycling is really exciting and the atmosphere looks amazing.....couldn't get a ticket but would have loved one...
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Like most other sports, its only a matter of time before the foreigners catch up, get the same coaching, training and equipment, then go on to dominate the events. In 12 years time, the media will be creaming themselves at team GB's gold in the 400m, 1k and 5k treadmill
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Simon hook
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bout time the UCI made them all ride with the same bikes, helmets, tyres and clothing
then we would find out who are the best riders |
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What a bunch of d ickheads on here...
Look at the medal table - the most intensively coached sport in the World is Swimming.... Take out the 18 gold medals won by the USA and where would they be in the table. Take a long hard look at yourself anyone who has a pop at the GB team..... |
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For me sport is about individuals or teams competing in their chose discipline on a level playing field. I don't think anyone is having a go at team GB but more at cycling as a whole. I've never taken to cycling but fair play to anyone who does, as everyone likes different things.
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judorick 05 Aug 12 13:57 Joined: 27 Nov 11 | Topic/replies: 6,490 | Blogger: judorick's blog
bout time the UCI made them all ride with the same bikes, helmets, tyres and clothing then we would find out who are the best riders You are a complete mug and should be made to stand with your face to the wall and repeat Ad Infinitum .... I must not vote Liberal Democrat..I must not vote Liberal Democrat.... You are the type of citizen who should have a restraining order preventing him/HER from ever having contact with a vulnerable person.... |
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YOMOMMA 05 Aug 12 19:25 Joined: 11 Nov 10 | Topic/replies: 4,079 | Blogger: YOMOMMA's blog
For me sport is about individuals or teams competing in their chose discipline on a level playing field. I don't think anyone is having a go at team GB but more at cycling as a whole. I've never taken to cycling but fair play to anyone who does, as everyone likes different things. Since when has sport EVER been played on a level playing field.... Every person/team/country has always tried to get an edge.Cycling has found heros and others have followed in. |
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You are a complete mug and should be made to stand with your face to the wall and repeat Ad Infinitum ....
I must not vote Liberal Democrat..I must not vote Liberal Democrat.... You are the type of citizen who should have a restraining order preventing him/HER from ever having contact with a vulnerable person.... and you're the type of kunnt that throws insults on an internet forum but if you met me in person would **** their pants phuck off you little prick, i would rip your fecking head off mug |
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The equipment plays a big part. You can't say that about pretty much all the other sports. Cycling is sad, I'm going, bye.
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grow up
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Furthermore cycling must be the biggest participant event in the World so that the cream must always rise to the top..
Has everyone tried the Long Jump,Sailed,thrown the Javelin,Swam,fired a Bow and Arrow etc etc... How many potential World Champions have never heard of Judo,Fencing,Table Tennis etc etc... I could go on and on.... |
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judorick..
What a response.. I would suggest that you are more familiar with ripping the head off a part of your body that would not win an Olympic Medal even if coached by Dave Brailsford..... |
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 he does get rather offensive when someone has a go at him does Judo. |
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i think the odds for british contenders in sprint are for overvalued, in my opinion Bauge is favorite beated 2-0 in the Worl champs in Melbourne, and started 1,5 as favorita and now is 3.. Mearer is another example started 2.0 and now is 5 . Keni and victoria Pendelton overrated with this euphoria...
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i think the odds for british contenders in sprint are for overvalued, in my opinion Bauge is favorite beated 2-0 in the Worl champs in Melbourne, and started 1,5 as favorita and now is 3.. Mearer is another example started 2.0 and now is 5 . Keni and victoria Pendelton overrated with this euphoria...
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Good luck with that one zuzi....(aftertiming !!)
The Australians are now serial losers and have had more seconds than Billy Bunter.... |
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Money has helped and coaching has improved
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