sage Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 Is it just me, or would it not be better if the TV coverage of a race spent much more time on the course, and the general folks suffering through it than mostly showing the racing up front? Gets boring watching pros doing their thing all the time; I want to see the course and how the general man-in-the-street and weekend warrior is doing so I can consider doing that race. Sure - sponsors need their airtime, but since I'm not watching anymore, it defeats the object right?
JacoS Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 Is it just me, or would it not be better if the TV coverage of a race spent much more time on the course, and the general folks suffering through it than mostly showing the racing up front? Gets boring watching pros doing their thing all the time; I want to see the course and how the general man-in-the-street and weekend warrior is doing so I can consider doing that race. Sure - sponsors need their airtime, but since I'm not watching anymore, it defeats the object right? I like seeing the fatties. It's kinda reassuring. Like a mirror really.
mtbvip Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 I couldn't disagree more. I like to see and be inspired by people with above average abilities or those that have excelled despite a handicap.The battle of the race intrigues me. Average people with average abilities and an average commitment to the sport of cycling is hardly exciting to watch.
kosmonooit Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) There are commercial reasons - its about getting airtime for sponsors. Generally race coverage (including that on our public broadcaster) is another race to see how many plugs can be made for sponsors, rank and file don't matter. But after an event I do enjoy seeing how the pros cut it up front, but agree would be nice if they gave a bit more coverage to the toils of rest of the field Edited November 3, 2011 by kosmonooit
Robrider Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 I couldn't disagree more. I like to see and be inspired by people with above average abilities or those that have excelled despite a handicap.The battle of the race intrigues me. Average people with average abilities and an average commitment to the sport of cycling is hardly exciting to watch. +1
patches Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) my opinion... If by MTB you mean downhill, freeride, dirt jumping, 4x or even all mountain... then yes, show the pro's. Show how they have supernatural tech skills, hit massive jumps, drop off insane ledges and rail berms faster than most of us can go in a straight line. Yes, I wanna see that. But if by MTB you mean a gazzilion km race out on some district road... then no! Boring! Show me the average joe! Couldn't care what the cadence of the leading group is. It's about as fun as watching an exercise bike infomercial. Show me the guys getting stuck in the mud, struggling through the rocky sections, kakking his pants on a descent. Edited November 3, 2011 by patches
Tumbleweed Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Show me the average joe! Couldn't care what the cadence of the leading group is. It's about as fun as watching an exercise bike infomercial. Show me the guys getting stuck in the mud, struggling through the rocky sections, kakking his pants on a descent. This your punt to get yourself on the telly?
FSA Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Biggest problem with all TV coverage is they don't show enough of the girls. I say 10% pros, 90% girls. There is nothing worth looking at when it comes to an 80 kg shaved legged, white socked , lycra clad twit doing a 'bunnyhop' over a root. Yay. Hot MTB girls, now we're talking
awesme Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 For DH I love seeing the Pro's go down hills at insane speeds, For general cross country I think Myway's Monday night 2 programs are PERFECT, G
patches Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) This your punt to get yourself on the telly? ...and... do you think it'll work? Edited November 3, 2011 by patches
Tumbleweed Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 ...and... do think it'll work? It's a shoo-in!
Wil6 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 At least were getting coverage?Better than nothing I say.
Pieterg Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Time is the problem they show a 4 hour race in 15min and it's just highlights they don't show how the race un-fold from the start
Lamber Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 my opinion... If by MTB you mean downhill, freeride, dirt jumping, 4x or even all mountain... then yes, show the pro's. Show how they have supernatural tech skills, hit massive jumps, drop off insane ledges and rail berms faster than most of us can go in a straight line. Yes, I wanna see that. But if by MTB you mean a gazzilion km race out on some district road... then no! Boring! Show me the average joe! Couldn't care what the cadence of the leading group is. It's about as fun as watching an exercise bike infomercial. Show me the guys getting stuck in the mud, struggling through the rocky sections, kakking his pants on a descent. 100% with you!
patches Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 It's a shoo-in! maybe if I throw some bails in everytime I see a cameraman, that'll get me on TV?!
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