enniscorthyman Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 We could see the first ever Brittish winner of the tour this year. Bradly Wiggins is hotly tipped to win having won pre tour warm up race.His sky team is very strong and Mark Cavindish could win Green jersey as well. Quote
Warbonnet Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 We could see the first ever Brittish winner of the tour this year.Bradly Wiggins is hotly tipped to win having won pre tour warm up race.His sky team is very strong and Mark Cavindish could win Green jersey as well. He has a great chance of doing it, especially as Contador is still banned. Maybe the Schleck brothers will have different ideas though. Should be interesting. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 I remember in 1987 when Stephen Roche won, a british commentator came out with a classic "An English speaking winner of the Tour De France at last" Classic Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) I would love to see Bradly Wiggins win the tour but to be honest I don't think he has that killer instinct that a Grand tour winner needs. My money will be on one of the Schleck Bros or Evans. I know Bradly won the Critérium du Dauphiné, Tour of Romandy and Paris-Nice. But the Tour is 3 weeks of hell on earth one bad day and its all over. He has the team and he can time trial but the papers are putting him in the same league as Eddy Merckx and Jaques Anquetil and in my eyes he wouldn't be fit to clean their bikes and I would say he would agree with me on that one. I do hope he wins the Tour and Cavendish the green jersey it will be great for British cycling, but as I said all top amateurs and pro cyclists have that killer instinct but a Grand Tour winner has that little bit more and I haven't seen that in Wiggins yet. I hope the guy proves me wrong we will all know in a few weeks. Edited June 12, 2012 by Anthony Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) I remember in 1987 when Stephen Roche won, a british commentator came out with a classic"An English speaking winner of the Tour De France at last" Classic 25 years ago mate and I remember it like it was yesterday and he is still only one of two men ever to win the Tour of Italy/Tour De France/and World Championships in the one year the other been the Great Eddy Merckx. I raced against Kelly and Roche in a one day pro/am once and boy did I get a hiding I remember coming home with my father in the car and him laughing saying to me " That opened your eyes son I haven't seen you suffer like that in a long time" Edited June 12, 2012 by Anthony Quote
Tarabuses Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I remember in 1987 when Stephen Roche won, a british commentator came out with a classic"An English speaking winner of the Tour De France at last" Classic I was talking to Stephen in Dundrum yesterday. He was signing copies of his autobiography and seemed to be enjoying the attention. Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 I was talking to Stephen in Dundrum yesterday. He was signing copies of his autobiography and seemed to be enjoying the attention. I have a signed copy of his original autobiography about 23 years ago I believe he has a new book out now any idea of the title and is it a reprint of the original do you know Quote
Tarabuses Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 The title is "Stephen Roche Born to Ride". It is a new book not a reprint. Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 Born to Ride, eh? If only I could turn back the clock Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 Looking slightly better for Bradly Wiggins now as its been announced that Andy Schleck will not compete in this years Tour De France due to a cracked hip. Its true what they say Cycling is for hard men football is for WIMP'S Quote
The Train Man Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 BRING BACK LANCE!!!!!!!!! I will be in the Pyrenees for the Tour and will have to shout for Nico-he's half a Paddy after all and a nice guy to boot:cool: Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 You lucky B*************** Are you of to Lourdes again Quote
The Train Man Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 You lucky B*************** Are you of to Lourdes again Yup-me and the bike-8-22 July. A few hills to be climbed!!!! And what do you mean again????? Have only spent 23 days in the Pyrenees this year to date!!!!! Quote
Broithe Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Have only spent 23 days in the Pyrenees this year to date!!!!! Tax exile..? Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 Yup-me and the bike-8-22 July. A few hills to be climbed!!!! And what do you mean again????? Have only spent 23 days in the Pyrenees this year to date!!!!! Did you not go over last year Bud? Quote
The Train Man Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Tax exile..? Don't I wish....... ........so hurry up and buy some autoballasters!!!!! Edited June 15, 2012 by The Train Man Quote
waffles Posted June 22, 2012 Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Im not to sure if wiggo brad Wiggins is a true tour contender, he is being promoted by the British press and sky his own sponsor the British press as a general rule no nothing about cycling. having known his dad before he passed away and knowing brad well when he was a kid when i was training and racing with him at the Archer road club in london , i think he not the right guy to win this years tour. but i would be very happy if i was wrong. by the way brad himself will tell you the football is not for wimps and is an Arsenal supporter himself ! Im an ex archer road club london and wexford wheeler and used to work for the british cycling federation Edited June 22, 2012 by waffles Quote
enniscorthyman Posted July 21, 2012 Author Posted July 21, 2012 Looks like my prediction that Bradly Wiggins is going to win the tour will come true.Chris Froome is the revalation of the race-very impressive. Irelands Dan Martin done well as he showed he got stronger in the final days in the mountains so roll on next year.Nick Roche done well but pity he did not win a stage. Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted July 21, 2012 Posted July 21, 2012 Looks like my prediction that Bradly Wiggins is going to win the tourwill come true. Don't count your chickens yet. He still has to cross the line tomorrow in Paris. I didn't think he could do it but it's great to see. The 2 Irish riders were a bit of a let down for me. Rider of the Tour has to be the 22 year old Peter Sagan a pure revelation. Quote
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