CYCLING FORUM 2016 - fred starting

Guys this is a fred to say thanks to all of you that contributed to the cycling forum in 2015. Betfair said they would take cycling out of "other sports" and give us a cycling forum on a trial basis and that we could keep it as long as it garnered some attention. I'm guessing that as we had a pretty popular forum that the cycling section is hear to stay - so well done to everyone.

I'm not going to be able to start all the freds with pictures and profiles and all, so if people feel like they can chip in then to keep the forum going that would be great, because we had some really good stuff going last year. I will still do as many races as I can but the ones I cant I will put up on here and please just take ownership and start freds guys. I just wanted to recognise the people who chipped in so thanks to the following:

Swingingpick, you are a legend on these pages as far as I am concerned. You are so far silent in 2016 but I hope we will have the benefit of your wise and earnest contributions this year. You've called so many races so well and made us all so much cash, we need to have your expertise.
tashkent terror, you are a rare but welcome contributor to these pages, keep coming back this seaon.
Go Ballistic, your insight is well received by all and very much appreciated, keep contributing my friend
CJ70 all can see you are a switched on and clever punter, often the first to report with breaking news and often the finder of big priced winners
bb66 you have the knowledge of a veteran and clever cycling punter, the only man I’ve ever known who has actually understood how the team ranking is actually calculated
Happybacker such a knowledgeable and esteemed forum member is welcome on these humble pages anytime, clear love of the sport and real depth of knowledge - love it when you join in the cycling banter mate.
Sixtwosix the best return on investment of anyone on the forum on any sport, share your wisdom my brother
Go Ballistic properly knows his cycling inside out, following him blind wouldn’t be a bad way to go when it comes to cycling punting
nugget forum legend, not everyone’s cup of tea but knows cycling inside out. Loved the Vuelta banter
Virtuoso intelligent analysis of in race tactics, clearly a DS role beckons if he gives up punting
jumper – shares my deep desire for better cycling coverage from Betfair and a welcome fred starter
Geoff m - valuable analysis of stage profiles with his own extensive knowledge of Peak District climbs
The swede - astute knowledge of team tactics and can tell a mile off when a commentator has backed a rider
ClayDavis – like his namesake he holds his ground. Sheeeeeeeeet, he can be an argumentative an infuriating mofo at times but he sure as hell knows his stuff and you know when Bertie’s in town then Clay’s money’s down.
Bristolcountycaravans – sometime and welcome contributor to these pages, came second in the 2015 Tour de France tipping comp
Cedarmaster –
Badsworth – Banged the absolute arse out of the TDF tipping comp, will hopefully share that ability to find a winner on these very freds

We also had some excellent and valuable contributions from these fellas vvv and if I have missed people out I'm sorry but please don't be insulted and please chip in with your comments in 2016. All welcome.

Wildcat Army
Far From Trouble –
broomo83
Raggetty
Sykes 10
Angela Rebecchi
Chivu
Casemoney
Danno
Ekbalko
Wildcat Army
Razz
KIMBLE
bigH
wedgy2k
Fangsy