|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
I think it's pretty impressive how a non-cycling
nation like Oz can do so well at the TDF. Pity Cadel had to break his collar bone, twice. Hope Henk gets back to racing soon. -- | Democracy can learn some things from Communism: for example, | when a Communist politician is through, he is through. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
Are we sutch a non-cycling nation?
I'd be interested to know how we compare with other counties in similar sercumstnaces to our own. Ollie "cc" wrote in message ... I think it's pretty impressive how a non-cycling nation like Oz can do so well at the TDF. Pity Cadel had to break his collar bone, twice. Hope Henk gets back to racing soon. -- | Democracy can learn some things from Communism: for example, | when a Communist politician is through, he is through. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
Non Cycling.. ??
your on crack Ollie Wigg wrote in message ... Are we sutch a non-cycling nation? I'd be interested to know how we compare with other counties in similar sercumstnaces to our own. Ollie "cc" wrote in message ... I think it's pretty impressive how a non-cycling nation like Oz can do so well at the TDF. Pity Cadel had to break his collar bone, twice. Hope Henk gets back to racing soon. -- | Democracy can learn some things from Communism: for example, | when a Communist politician is through, he is through. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
Sure we're not a cycling nation compared to most Euro countries!! I told a
guy at work that I was disappointed that I would miss that days coverage of the tour. He said' "your into that are you?" Pretty much the attitude of most my non cycling buddies. I'm sure continued success will help to bring about change. The AIS cycling program should be congratulated for developing so many great riders from a relatively small participation base. "mitchell mandell" wrote in message ... Non Cycling.. ?? your on crack Ollie Wigg wrote in message ... Are we sutch a non-cycling nation? I'd be interested to know how we compare with other counties in similar sercumstnaces to our own. Ollie "cc" wrote in message ... I think it's pretty impressive how a non-cycling nation like Oz can do so well at the TDF. Pity Cadel had to break his collar bone, twice. Hope Henk gets back to racing soon. -- | Democracy can learn some things from Communism: for example, | when a Communist politician is through, he is through. |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
mitchell mandell wrote:
Non Cycling.. ?? your on crack It does get very poor coverage esp on TV (apart from the 10 seconds on the news and the SBS). And in terms of popularity, I'm not sure if it'd be in the top 10? Footy, Rugby, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, Surfing, Squash, .... Anyone? Anyway, the sport always reminds me of that final battle scene in Star Wars where u get groups of X-fighters ganging up on the opposition and launching one of your own. -- | Have you ever danced with the Devil by the pale moonlight? | I ask that of all my prey. I just like the sound of it... | - the Joker `Batman' |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
:It does get very poor coverage esp on TV (apart from the 10 seconds on
the :news and the SBS). And in :terms of popularity, I'm not sure if it'd be in the top 10? Footy, Rugby, :Basketball, Tennis, :Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, Surfing, Squash, .... Anyone? Your forgot to mention the various incarnations of Motorsports (hugely popular). And then when there's nothing else to fill the gaps, theres darts, snooker, poker and tiddly winks. Anything just so so long as it's not cycling. Afterall cycling just isn't "Australian". -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
wrote:
Your forgot to mention the various incarnations of Motorsports (hugely popular). And then when there's nothing else to fill the gaps, theres darts, snooker, poker and tiddly winks. Anything just so so long as it's not cycling. Afterall cycling just isn't "Australian". And for God's sake, why do we get Lawn bowls on TV! I'm sure it's just because it's easy to report on. -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
Ollie Wigg wrote:
Are we sutch a non-cycling nation? I'd be interested to know how we compare with other counties in similar sercumstnaces to our own. Ollie Well, in spectator popularity, cycling is equal first with football in Belgium and clear #2 pro sport (to football) in Holland, France, Italy and Spain (I think). In terms of those countries, we aren't a cycling nation. Compared to nations outside Europe, we **** on'em in the Tour in terms of numbers and performance. I'm sure the yanks don't that many in the Tour. In terms of recreational/commuting use, we are as big or bigger users than France/Italy/Spain - but much less than Holland, Germany, Austria and even Japan. But in those terms we could be a cycling nation. my 5c GK |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
I'm sure the yanks don't that many in the Tour.
There were 8 American starters in the TDF. Obviously no comparison on a per capita basis.... -- -------------------------- Posted via cyclingforums.com http://www.cyclingforums.com |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
TDF and australians
cc wrote:
I think it's pretty impressive how a non-cycling nation like Oz can do so well at the TDF. Pity Cadel had to break his collar bone, twice. Hope Henk gets back to racing soon. Yep, imagine if Cadel Evans was fit - seeing an Aussie holding his own in the mountains .... but that aside, it's just amazing our results so far - 1st and 3rd on GC, three jerseys (out of 4?) between the seven of them, two stage wins out of three - where's it going to end??? Hopefully never, although I think the smart money's on Lance for the long haul. &roo |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|