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I'm gonna take my ball and go home
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phin...-track-pursuit
Ya' know, up to now I've read mini-Phinney's comments online with a bit of acceptance for what appeared to be egotism. I've always assumed he was just being a kid, albeit a very talented and confident kid. But, now he seems to be clearly overly impressed with himself, thinking that if he threatens to stop racing on the track then the UCI and IOC will surely change their minds on the issue of the pursuit. I'm pretty sure they don't care. |
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On Nov 20, 7:52*pm, Scott wrote:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phin...olympic-track-... Ya' know, up to now I've read mini-Phinney's comments online with a bit of acceptance for what appeared to be egotism. *I've always assumed he was just being a kid, albeit a very talented and confident kid. But, now he seems to be clearly overly impressed with himself, thinking that if he threatens to stop racing on the track then the UCI and IOC will surely change their minds on the issue of the pursuit. I'm pretty sure they don't care. Well... I read that article at least once g and, although I'm sure there's not much expression of "humble" anywhere in the Phinney- Carpenter gene pool, I didn't see (or feel) any threatening. Resignation in the face of loss, maybe. Acknowledgment of worthy-- and superior-- competitors, wonderment at their home organizations not supporting them. There's a link to a petition. Yeah, this bs is probably a done deal, and a damned shame, too, but I signed the petition. Pursuit is one of the great events IMHO, which agrees with Phinney and others IRT the attractions of the pursuit for riders and spectators. --D-y |
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On Nov 21, 6:44*am, --D-y wrote:
On Nov 20, 7:52*pm, Scott wrote: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phin...olympic-track-... Ya' know, up to now I've read mini-Phinney's comments online with a bit of acceptance for what appeared to be egotism. *I've always assumed he was just being a kid, albeit a very talented and confident kid. But, now he seems to be clearly overly impressed with himself, thinking that if he threatens to stop racing on the track then the UCI and IOC will surely change their minds on the issue of the pursuit. I'm pretty sure they don't care. Well... I read that article at least once g and, although I'm sure there's not much expression of "humble" anywhere in the Phinney- Carpenter gene pool, I didn't see (or feel) any threatening. Resignation in the face of loss, maybe. Acknowledgment of worthy-- and superior-- competitors, wonderment at their home organizations not supporting them. There's a link to a petition. Yeah, this bs is probably a done deal, and a damned shame, too, but I signed the petition. Pursuit is one of the great events IMHO, which agrees with Phinney and others IRT the attractions of the pursuit for riders and spectators. * --D-y "If removed from the London Games in 2012, along with the men's Madison and Points Race, Phinney has threatened to turn his back on the velodrome and concentrate on a career in road racing." |
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"If removed from the London Games in 2012, along with the men's
Madison and Points Race, Phinney has threatened to turn his back on the velodrome and concentrate on a career in road racing." I wonder if he could he be our next Tom Danielson (i.e., high expectations in road racing, but no results)? Or can mini-phinney actually ride in the bunch? |
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Scott wrote:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phin...-track-pursuit Ya' know, up to now I've read mini-Phinney's comments online with a bit of acceptance for what appeared to be egotism. I've always assumed he was just being a kid, albeit a very talented and confident kid. But, now he seems to be clearly overly impressed with himself, thinking that if he threatens to stop racing on the track then the UCI and IOC will surely change their minds on the issue of the pursuit. I'm pretty sure they don't care. Yes, that is how it comes across....the reality is Pat McQuaid doesn't give a **** and I think it's great the UCI will eliminate the individual pursuit as a medal event. Anything that helps stick a stake through the heart of the gerbil wheel is something I will always endorse. Magilla |
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On Nov 21, 9:21*am, Scott wrote:
On Nov 21, 6:44*am, --D-y wrote: On Nov 20, 7:52*pm, Scott wrote: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phin...olympic-track-.... Ya' know, up to now I've read mini-Phinney's comments online with a bit of acceptance for what appeared to be egotism. *I've always assumed he was just being a kid, albeit a very talented and confident kid. But, now he seems to be clearly overly impressed with himself, thinking that if he threatens to stop racing on the track then the UCI and IOC will surely change their minds on the issue of the pursuit. I'm pretty sure they don't care. Well... I read that article at least once g and, although I'm sure there's not much expression of "humble" anywhere in the Phinney- Carpenter gene pool, I didn't see (or feel) any threatening. Resignation in the face of loss, maybe. Acknowledgment of worthy-- and superior-- competitors, wonderment at their home organizations not supporting them. There's a link to a petition. Yeah, this bs is probably a done deal, and a damned shame, too, but I signed the petition. Pursuit is one of the great events IMHO, which agrees with Phinney and others IRT the attractions of the pursuit for riders and spectators. * --D-y "If removed from the London Games in 2012, along with the men's Madison and Points Race, Phinney has threatened to turn his back on the velodrome and concentrate on a career in road racing." That's one reporter writing. Another might have written, "Phinney has speculated that if the pursuit is no longer an option, he will concentrate on his road racing career." R |
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bar wrote:
"If removed from the London Games in 2012, along with the men's Madison and Points Race, Phinney has threatened to turn his back on the velodrome and concentrate on a career in road racing." I wonder if he could he be our next Tom Danielson (i.e., high expectations in road racing, but no results)? Or can mini-phinney actually ride in the bunch? From a statistical standpoint, it would be foolish to bet on Phinney. It is very unlikely he will win the Tour de France. Magilla |
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On Nov 21, 8:21*am, Scott wrote:
On Nov 21, 6:44*am, --D-y wrote: On Nov 20, 7:52*pm, Scott wrote: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/phin...olympic-track-.... Ya' know, up to now I've read mini-Phinney's comments online with a bit of acceptance for what appeared to be egotism. *I've always assumed he was just being a kid, albeit a very talented and confident kid. But, now he seems to be clearly overly impressed with himself, thinking that if he threatens to stop racing on the track then the UCI and IOC will surely change their minds on the issue of the pursuit. I'm pretty sure they don't care. Well... I read that article at least once g and, although I'm sure there's not much expression of "humble" anywhere in the Phinney- Carpenter gene pool, I didn't see (or feel) any threatening. Resignation in the face of loss, maybe. Acknowledgment of worthy-- and superior-- competitors, wonderment at their home organizations not supporting them. There's a link to a petition. Yeah, this bs is probably a done deal, and a damned shame, too, but I signed the petition. Pursuit is one of the great events IMHO, which agrees with Phinney and others IRT the attractions of the pursuit for riders and spectators. * --D-y "If removed from the London Games in 2012, along with the men's Madison and Points Race, Phinney has threatened to turn his back on the velodrome and concentrate on a career in road racing." I didn't see a trace of "I'll get them for this!". That's a "threat". I saw "I'll have to go elsewhere". That's "resignation", maybe with a complaint. The worst you can gig him for is "I have other items on my agenda". He does, too. I'm no admirer, in the personal sense, of Davis Phinney, or Connie Car- painter Phinney, either. Davis was the first USA pro, as far as I know, who could toe-to-toe with the Euros on their ground. I saw him race in the ToT, he schooled the bunch. Connie who...? g Just sayin'. --D-y |
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MagillaGorilla wrote:
From a statistical standpoint, it would be foolish to bet on Phinney. It is very unlikely he will win the Tour de France. The Tour de France is much to meaty, you need to take up fly fishing. |
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bar wrote:
"If removed from the London Games in 2012, along with the men's Madison and Points Race, Phinney has threatened to turn his back on the velodrome and concentrate on a career in road racing." I wonder if he could he be our next Tom Danielson (i.e., high expectations in road racing, but no results)? Or can mini-phinney actually ride in the bunch? He can. Didn't he win U23 Paris-Roubaix? Anyway, he can't climb fer ****. |
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