Olympics

[davek]

The Madison: basically an event for cyclists who dont specialise in anything, so the sports' governing bodies created it for them for something to do?

 

[davek]

Nah. Inclusive is better. Show promise/excellence in any Olympic sport and you will be supported. Far better than chucking everything at a few runners.

Oh, I support all forms of sports for health and enjoyment. But they're just not blue riband events and never will be.

The Games is basically split into two:

First week all the niche sports to take centre stage
Second week for track and field to take centre stage

 

[roydo]

Oh, I support all forms of sports for health and enjoyment. But they're just not blue riband events and never will be.

The Games is basically split into two:

First week all the niche sports to take centre stage
Second week for track and field to take centre stage

Yeah, sure, the track and field is the centre piece, and rightly so. But, for most of the sports represented, an Olympic Gold is the pinnacle.

 

[davek]

Yeah, sure, the track and field is the centre piece, and rightly so. But, for most of the sports represented, an Olympic Gold is the pinnacle.

I'm not disputing that. I'm saying that those silvers won by Muir, Hodgkinson and the 4x100 mens sprint team are multiple times more important in terms of status to golds taken in cross country mountain biking, the mixed triathlon relay and sailing.

It's just the way it is and always will be.

 

[Wizard]

What a finish from the Brits. Left it a bit late but those last few laps were brilliant

 

[Wizard]

The Madison: basically an event for cyclists who dont specialise in anything, so the sports' governing bodies created it for them for something to do?

You clearly haven't watched it if that is what you think it is

 

[roydo]

I'm not disputing that. I'm saying that those silvers won by Muir, Hodgkinson and the 4x100 mens sprint team are multiple times more important in terms of status to golds taken in cross country mountain biking, the mixed triathlon relay and sailing.

It's just the way it is and always will be.

I think we are violently agreeing with each other!

The abiding memories of most Games are usually the track and field events.

 

[davek]

You clearly haven't watched it if that is what you think it is

I think most people will agree with me that it's a dog's breakfast of an event...and that's from someone who looks forward to the velodrome events.

 

[john jako]

The Madison: basically an event for cyclists who dont specialise in anything, so the sports' governing bodies created it for them for something to do?

I think it’s alright of an event. Tactical and shows great endurance.

 

[Wizard]

I think most people will agree with me that it's a dog's breakfast of an event...and that's from someone who looks forward to the velodrome events.

Well it seems like you like the sprint events. But not the ones that involve strategy and pacing. Or maybe it's once again a case of you putting down events that Britain have done well in

 

[davek]

I think it’s alright of an event. Tactical and shows great endurance.

It looks to me like the pair that can be arsed seeing it through to the end will win it.

I think I'd rather sit through one of Walter Smith's games in charge than that madison again.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

What a finish from the Brits. Left it a bit late but those last few laps were brilliant

My legs were going for them.
It really was a f*** it effort.
Heads down and push yourself.
Our frauds watching?

 

[davek]

Well it seems like you like the sprint events. But not the ones that involve strategy and pacing. Or maybe it's once again a case of you putting down events that Britain have done well in

Take a look at the thread and tell me that. In fact, you 'liked' one of my complimentary posts yesterday. Thanks.

I think ths is more a case of you being uber patriotic and not being able to distnguish between real blue riband events and the variety of events that some GB have done well in. I think you'd be over the moon if there was a slug racing event as long as GB won it.

 

[dead_soft]

It looks to me like the pair that can be arsed seeing it through to the end will win it.

I think I'd rather sit through one of Walter Smith's games in charge than that madison again.

You not liking or understanding a discipline doesn’t make it a lesser discipline

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Take a look at the thread and tell me that. In fact, you 'liked' one of my complimentary posts yesterday. Thanks.

I think ths is more a case of you being uber patriotic and not being able to distnguish between real blue riband events and the variety of events that some GB have done well in. I think you'd be over the moon if there was a slug racing event as long as GB won it.

Dave, the season is upon us, can you please try and find a way to make us happy