Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
In his own, awesome words:
http://www.alexigrewal.com/index.php...olympics-in-la " I was not thinking what I could do to help Davis, I was thinking how I could use the situation to work all my rivals against each other" "Phinney was wearing a skin suit.... The skinsuit was information I filed away. Only one pocket was sewn into it and we faced a hot, hilly two hundred kilometer race. One feed zone per lap on a downhill, right near the start finish, wearing a skin suit with one pocket was to rely on the unreliable." "Two laps to go Davis asks me for food. I lied, said I don’t have any, I justified it in my mind by thinking I might need it myself." ....and much more, very entertaining stuff, not just about hiding food from the team leader, but also about his tactical choices, and how he saw the race. I did a cursory search, and haven't seen a post in rbr that breaks down 1984 Olympic road race race to this extent. Grewal's explanation is as fascinating as it is Machiavellian. There's more goodies in the rest of the site, including his story of spitting on the camera man. I remind you this reinforces my "amateur bike racing is awesome" theory, since in 1984 this was an amateurs-only race. |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
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Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
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Ryan Cousineau wrote: In his own, awesome words: http://www.alexigrewal.com/index.php...he-olympics-in -la " I was not thinking what I could do to help Davis, I was thinking how I could use the situation to work all my rivals against each other" "Phinney was wearing a skin suit.... The skinsuit was information I filed away. Only one pocket was sewn into it and we faced a hot, hilly two hundred kilometer race. One feed zone per lap on a downhill, right near the start finish, wearing a skin suit with one pocket was to rely on the unreliable." "Two laps to go Davis asks me for food. I lied, said I donąt have any, I justified it in my mind by thinking I might need it myself." ...and much more, very entertaining stuff, not just about hiding food from the team leader, but also about his tactical choices, and how he saw the race. I did a cursory search, and haven't seen a post in rbr that breaks down 1984 Olympic road race race to this extent. Grewal's explanation is as fascinating as it is Machiavellian. There's more goodies in the rest of the site, including his story of spitting on the camera man. I remind you this reinforces my "amateur bike racing is awesome" theory, since in 1984 this was an amateurs-only race. He did what all top level racers (particularly motorcycle racers) know to do: The person you most have to beat is your team mate. His explanations of how he did it was pretty fascinating - the guy did not miss a single thing. |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On Dec 8, 6:10*pm, "H. Fred Kveck" wrote:
*Ryan Cousineau wrote: I did a cursory search, and haven't seen a post in rbr that breaks down 1984 Olympic road race race to this extent. Grewal's explanation is as fascinating as it is Machiavellian. * *He did what all top level racers (particularly motorcycle racers) know to do: The person you most have to beat is your team mate. His explanations of how he did it was pretty fascinating - the guy did not miss a single thing. Damn. That's intense. You know it's good when Scottsmack posts up and just says "wow." Fredmaster Ben |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On Dec 8, 3:58*pm, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
I remind you this reinforces my "amateur bike racing is awesome" theory, since in 1984 this was an amateurs-only race. Dumbass - I was too greedy (regarding teamwork) in two races and I regret it both times. It didn't work out. It's better to work with or for your teamates. thanks, Kurgan. presented by Gringioni. |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On 12/8/2010 5:58 PM, Ryan Cousineau wrote:
In his own, awesome words: http://www.alexigrewal.com/index.php...olympics-in-la Good read. Thanks for posting the link. Regards Bill -- William R. Mattil http://www.celestial-images.com |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On Dec 8, 7:07*pm, "Kurgan. presented by Gringioni."
wrote: On Dec 8, 3:58*pm, Ryan Cousineau wrote: I remind you this reinforces my "amateur bike racing is awesome" theory, since in 1984 this was an amateurs-only race. Dumbass - I was too greedy (regarding teamwork) in two races and I regret it both times. It didn't work out. It's better to work with or for your teamates. thanks, Kurgan. presented by Gringioni. Dumbass, Which Olympics were those in? DR |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On Dec 8, 8:09*pm, "William R. Mattil" wrote:
On 12/8/2010 5:58 PM, Ryan Cousineau wrote: In his own, awesome words: http://www.alexigrewal.com/index.php...uit-aka-the-ol... Good read. Thanks for posting the link. Regards Bill -- William R. Mattil http://www.celestial-images.com Hindsight is 20/20. This smacks of jealousy for the golden boys of US cycling at the time - the 7-Eleven team. Interestingly, there are similarities to the 1982 pro road race in Goodwood England http://velonews.competitor.com/2005/...82-worlds_8043 |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On Dec 8, 6:19*pm, DirtRoadie wrote:
On Dec 8, 7:07*pm, "Kurgan. presented by Gringioni." wrote: On Dec 8, 3:58*pm, Ryan Cousineau wrote: I remind you this reinforces my "amateur bike racing is awesome" theory, since in 1984 this was an amateurs-only race. Dumbass - I was too greedy (regarding teamwork) in two races and I regret it both times. It didn't work out. It's better to work with or for your teamates. thanks, Kurgan. presented by Gringioni. Dumbass, Which Olympics were those in? Dumbass - The Special Olympics. thanks, Kurgan. presented by Gringioni. |
Alexi Grewal: worst teammate ever
On Dec 8, 7:58*pm, "Kurgan. presented by Gringioni."
wrote: On Dec 8, 6:19*pm, DirtRoadie wrote: On Dec 8, 7:07*pm, "Kurgan. presented by Gringioni." wrote: On Dec 8, 3:58*pm, Ryan Cousineau wrote: I remind you this reinforces my "amateur bike racing is awesome" theory, since in 1984 this was an amateurs-only race. Dumbass - I was too greedy (regarding teamwork) in two races and I regret it both times. It didn't work out. It's better to work with or for your teamates. thanks, Kurgan. presented by Gringioni. Dumbass, Which Olympics were those in? Dumbass - The Special Olympics. thanks, Kurgan. presented by Gringioni. But you can at least take consolation that, just by competing, EVERYBODY wins in the Special Olympics. DR |
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