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so you want to be a pro?
I'm always amazed by the folks who plug away their entire 20's,
chasing that elusive pro contract, thinking that if they just get that one opportunity they'll make it big. All they need is someone to notice them and it's on like donkey kong. The sad thing is, most of those in this situation must be delusional, as it's not a case of not being noticed, it's probably a case of just not having the talent (are you reading this, Mike?). Here's a case of what happens when you actually have the goods: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/...-clercq_172960 Discuss amongst yourselves. |
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On May 13, 7:33*pm, Scott wrote:
I'm always amazed by the folks who plug away their entire 20's, chasing that elusive pro contract, thinking that if they just get that one opportunity they'll make it big. *All they need is someone to notice them and it's on like donkey kong. *The sad thing is, most of those in this situation must be delusional, as it's not a case of not being noticed, it's probably a case of just not having the talent (are you reading this, Mike?). Here's a case of what happens when you actually have the goods: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/...-stage-winner-... Discuss amongst yourselves. Scarponi came so close at the end. Miss-timed it by nanoseconds. Excellent win for the young guy and his background makes it even better. BTW, I don't think it is necessary for you to point out that Mikey Schitsman was a doping douchebag. That's pretty much a given. R |
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"Scott" wrote in message
... I'm always amazed by the folks who plug away their entire 20's, chasing that elusive pro contract, thinking that if they just get that one opportunity they'll make it big. All they need is someone to notice them and it's on like donkey kong. The sad thing is, most of those in this situation must be delusional, as it's not a case of not being noticed, it's probably a case of just not having the talent (are you reading this, Mike?). Here's a case of what happens when you actually have the goods: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/...-clercq_172960 Discuss amongst yourselves. Ah yes, living the $12k dream. :-) I was actually discussing this last night with my (18 year old) son. Joking that there's still time; if he wanted to dedicate his life to it, he could become a successful bike racer (his epilepsy being just a minor thing standing in the way). And I brought up the $12k dream, making sure he understood the difference between the local pros and what he sees in the TdF. I'll see if he wants to read Kimmage's book, "Rough Ride." Too many Mikes around here! This one never doped when racing. :-) --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA |
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All low performing cyclists are a result of having picked the wrong
parents. Parents that pass on low V02 coupled with the deathnail of "morality and ethics" ensure a cyclists demise |
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On May 14, 10:08*am, Anton Berlin wrote:
All low performing cyclists are a result of having picked the wrong parents. Parents that pass on low V02 coupled with the deathnail of "morality and ethics" ensure a cyclists demise Do you mean the deathnail of "morality and ethics" that is only discovered after someone committed the offense? "I'm sorry, your Honor, it was a bad time for me and I made some bad choices, and I'm really, really sorry. I'll have to live with it all my life." Sniff, sob. Whingemaster Flash is playing all high and mighty after the fact, yet he was just another doping douchebag. He knew what he was doing. It's not like someone held a gun to his head. And he doesn't regret any of it. **** him. R |
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On May 14, 4:05*pm, Frederick the Great wrote:
In article*Mike wrote: You guys that watch on the sidelines and then judge the people that tried to make it and failed - I think that is really sad. But Scott, maybe you were doing something really fun in your 20's, I don't know, drummer in a crappy band, I hope so. We do not judge you for doping, or not being as talented as the good ones, or trying and failing. We judge you for spewing your bitterness on those around you. We have all had those experiences, even if they were not bicycle racing experiences. Please forward this to Landis. Thanks. R |
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RicodJour wrote:
Please forward this to Landis. Thanks. Do it yourself: https://twitter.com/GreyManrod |
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Scott wrote:
I'm always amazed by the folks who plug away their entire 20's, chasing that elusive pro contract, thinking that if they just get that one opportunity they'll make it big. All they need is someone to notice them and it's on like donkey kong. The sad thing is, most of those in this situation must be delusional, as it's not a case of not being noticed, it's probably a case of just not having the talent (are you reading this, Mike?). Here's a case of what happens when you actually have the goods: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/...-clercq_172960 Discuss amongst yourselves. Great line: "Riders should attack a little bit more, they sometimes look too much to each other. If you feel good, you always need to try to attack." I don't know that it's actually good advice. One could argue - pretty convincingly, IMHO - that the reason he stayed away is because no one thought a no-name-newbie was capable of staying away for that long. The interesting thing to watch is whether he wins more or is a one-trick wonder who had beginner's - and unknown rider's - luck. Of course, I apologize for actually discussing the race. I know on-topic posting aren't allowed and we're supposed to **** and moan about doping, old riders in old races, and our own never-realized dreams. Again, my apologies -- I'll try not to let it happen again. -S- |
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"Steve Freides" wrote: Scott wrote: I'm always amazed by the folks who plug away their entire 20's, chasing that elusive pro contract, thinking that if they just get that one opportunity they'll make it big. All they need is someone to notice them and it's on like donkey kong. The sad thing is, most of those in this situation must be delusional, as it's not a case of not being noticed, it's probably a case of just not having the talent (are you reading this, Mike?). Here's a case of what happens when you actually have the goods: http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/...-clercq_172960 Discuss amongst yourselves. Great line: "Riders should attack a little bit more, they sometimes look too much to each other. If you feel good, you always need to try to attack." I don't know that it's actually good advice. One could argue - pretty convincingly, IMHO - that the reason he stayed away is because no one thought a no-name-newbie was capable of staying away for that long. The interesting thing to watch is whether he wins more or is a one-trick wonder who had beginner's - and unknown rider's - luck. Of course, I apologize for actually discussing the race. I know on-topic posting aren't allowed and we're supposed to **** and moan about doping, old riders in old races, and our own never-realized dreams. Again, my apologies -- I'll try not to let it happen again. Is that sarcasm? -- Michael Press |
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On May 17, 10:35*am, Michael Press wrote:
*"Steve Freides" wrote: Of course, I apologize for actually discussing the race. *I know on-topic posting aren't allowed and we're supposed to **** and moan about doping, old riders in old races, and our own never-realized dreams. *Again, my apologies -- I'll try not to let it happen again. Is that sarcasm? Inverse sarchasm. R |
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