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eh
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 Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:02 pm |
| Quote: | | Apparently all the riders have been given iPhones and Apple laptops. |
Is that so they can always access this forum as it is where they get all their advice 
God that article made me want to be sick, what a load of cobblers. Still SKY will get results because unlike most teams they in effect have national back up and all the facilites/staff etc. the taxpayer/lottery has provided and that puts them way above what most teams could dream of and afford.
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Pokerface
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:15 pm |
| eh wrote: | | Quote: | | Apparently all the riders have been given iPhones and Apple laptops. |
Is that so they can always access this forum as it is where they get all their advice
God that article made me want to be sick, what a load of cobblers. Still SKY will get results because unlike most teams they in effect have national back up and all the facilites/staff etc. the taxpayer/lottery has provided and that puts them way above what most teams could dream of and afford. |
Exactly what "facilities/staff, etc" do you think SKY are using that the taxpayer has funded?
I think you'll find that the staff from SKY are completely separate from the BC staff - and unless Team Sky is fielding a track team (not the SKY+HD track team), then they aren't getting the use of any facilities either! (Plus the velodrome is actually owned and run by the City of Manchester - not BC!)
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Tom Butcher
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:26 pm |
Isn't the City of Manchester funded by taxpayers ?
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Pokerface
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:38 pm |
| Tom Butcher wrote: | | Isn't the City of Manchester funded by taxpayers ? |
No. It's funded by parking fines. 
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GroupOfOne MkII
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:01 pm |
| Pokerface wrote: | | Exactly what "facilities/staff, etc" do you think SKY are using that the taxpayer has funded? |
Presumably people like Brailsford and Ellingworth are drawing salaries from the Team Sky budget now rather than British Cycling? Or at least their salaries at BC are pro-rata for the days they spend working on Sky stuff in relation to BC stuff.
Presumably any BC vehicles, staff or facilities being used this week are all being hired at the appropriate rates.
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cougie
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:02 pm |
EBH I think is their star rider - he was amazing in the GB Tour in 08 and phenomenal in GB Tour last year.
I cant understand the animosity here towards Sky. We havent had a 'British' Pro team since Malcolm Elliott was young, and ANC Halfords only lasted a season or two anyway.
I'm sure Team Sky are fortunate that the BC set up will serve them well - but so what ? If we get British riders doing well and inspire the next generation of cyclists - that can only be a good thing.
Who knows - we may even get drivers giving us a bit more space on the roads. (unlikely though)
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iainf72
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:13 pm |
| cougie wrote: |
I cant understand the animosity here towards Sky. We havent had a 'British' Pro team since Malcolm Elliott was young, and ANC Halfords only lasted a season or two anyway.
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It's because they're overhyped for what they are. (ie, fairly average overall)
The biggest win any of the British riders on the team had this year was Russ D. in the Tour of Ireland, so it's no wonder they're so desperate to sign a big name. And that's no disrespect to Russ - His ride into Cork was brilliant.
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stefrees
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:07 pm |
i dont think theyre average, if all of their wins had been combined this year theyd have finished 3rd best team, i dont think thats too average.i still thin theres at least 1 more signing yet, money on swift who will be a year wiser and will prob guarentee 3/4 wins
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DaveyL
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 9:29 pm |
A lot of people seem to have made their minds up they were going to dislike Sky the minute they announced their intention to become a road team. I guess there's a particular brand of cycling fan who likes the sport for its minority aspect and actively dislikes huge sponsors coming in with the vague chance it all might end up with a bit of mainstream cred. What we really need is an obscure bunch of Spanish boiler makers forming a new team instead.
I quite like the BC track team but can't really get worked up about the Sky road team. However I would now like them to win absolutely tons of races next year, just so the hairshirt wearers on here can get full value for money!
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Tusher
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 10:01 pm |
Let's give Team GB aka Sky a couple of years to bed in.
In fact, I'm beginning to come round to this inner chimp idea.
For the past 48 hours, I have been dutifully obeying every command mine has given me, and it does indeed make life easier. I have been eating cakes, drinking alcohol mid-week, soaking in long baths, and even reading Georgette Heyer.
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Tom Butcher
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:12 pm |
Not speaking for anyone else but the fact I think the inner chimp idea is bs doesn't mean I have any animosity towards Sky. I do have animosity towards them but just not because of the inner chimp thing - more because of the Murdoch thing. Having said all that it's not like I hate them or anything - I just prefer other teams.
Also - one or two have said they think Sky are going about it the right way but will take the wee-wee out of their ideas if they fail - isn't that a bit like having it all ways - at least have the decency to stick to your guns and eat humble pie if proven wrong !
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iainf72
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:21 pm |
I'm actually fairly indifferent to them. I don't dislike them like I dislike Columbia. Or Saxo Bank.
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Tom Butcher
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:22 pm |
Disliking Columbia is a given though isn't it - for the kit if nothing else ?
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Tusher
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:30 pm |
(in a very small voice)
I like Columbia.
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Pokerface
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Posted Thu Nov 26, 2009 11:38 pm |
| Tusher wrote: | (in a very small voice)
I like Columbia. |
(said in a much louder voice)
I like Columbia too!!! Even the kit 
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RichN95
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Posted Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:16 am |
| Tusher wrote: | Let's give Team GB aka Sky a couple of years to bed in.
In fact, I'm beginning to come round to this inner chimp idea.
For the past 48 hours, I have been dutifully obeying every command mine has given me, and it does indeed make life easier. I have been eating cakes, drinking alcohol mid-week, soaking in long baths, and even reading Georgette Heyer. |
I thought that Cav was your chimp.
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RichN95
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Posted Fri Nov 27, 2009 1:18 am |
| iainf72 wrote: | | I'm actually fairly indifferent to them. I don't dislike them like I dislike Columbia. Or Saxo Bank. |
You don't dislike Columbia? My god that's a turn around. What has Uncle Bob done to stop the hatred?
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disgruntledgoat
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iainf72
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Posted Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:58 am |
| RichN95 wrote: | | iainf72 wrote: | | I'm actually fairly indifferent to them. I don't dislike them like I dislike Columbia. Or Saxo Bank. |
You don't dislike Columbia? My god that's a turn around. What has Uncle Bob done to stop the hatred? |
I did say I dislike Columbia if you read it again.
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GroupOfOne MkII
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Posted Fri Nov 27, 2009 12:06 pm |
I'm indifferent to Sky too, though I quite like a couple of their riders (EBH and Russ) so obviously would be happy for individuals to win. I don't really support 'teams' in cycling and nor do I have an all consuming desire to see Brits winning, hence my apathy towards Sky. I don't though particularly care for having it constantly rammed down my throat by various cycling websites, magazines and newspapers about how great Sky are and why we should all support them because they're a British team, which is partly why I'm 'turned off'.
As Iain once put, countries are a 19th century concept. Fair enough lots of people will support them because they're British, good for them. Besides if we all supported the same teams and riders on here it'd get pretty dull.
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