TNT1 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Great statement from someone who has had even less success on a bike. No, I've had zero success on a bike. That means I'm not allowed an opinion? Well, then hardly anyone on this thread should be allowed to say anything. GLuvsMtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted June 8, 2012 Share No, I've had zero success on a bike. That means I'm not allowed an opinion? Well, then hardly anyone on this thread should be allowed to say anything. Hit a nerve ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrackmind Posted June 8, 2012 Share Great statement from someone who has had even less success on a bike. Remind us how good you are again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted June 8, 2012 Share I agree that Cherise should have been sent based on performance, but when you think about it they want to get a SA woman’s team at the Olympics that can work together for a medal. The 3 lady’s that will be there ride for the same team so they know each other and will probably work together better than if there were another big name in the pot. I think they are aiming for Ashley to get a medal and the other 2 will work only for that. I don’t think Cherise would have done that I don’t know cycling so well as most people here, but that is why I think they chose the 3 lady’s they did. Please correct me if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted June 8, 2012 Share I agree that Cherise should have been sent based on performance, but when you think about it they want to get a SA woman’s team at the Olympics that can work together for a medal. The 3 lady’s that will be there ride for the same team so they know each other and will probably work together better than if there were another big name in the pot. I think they are aiming for Ashley to get a medal and the other 2 will work only for that. I don’t think Cherise would have done that I don’t know cycling so well as most people here, but that is why I think they chose the 3 lady’s they did. Please correct me if I am wrong. I understand your point, but why is there then selection criteria for the olympics? If they said from the start: "We would select the strongest rider, and the other 2 will be chosen to support this rider" then fine, but you can't tell the girl that this is what you have to do to go to the olympics and then not pick her. Politics in sport is a biatch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grondpad Posted June 8, 2012 Share you can't tell the girl that this is what you have to do to go to the olympics and then not pick her. Politics in sport is a biatch... Jip, Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted June 8, 2012 Share Jip, Totally agree. I reckon Cherise is quite a team player and would have made a good impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted June 8, 2012 Share I agree that Cherise should have been sent based on performance, but when you think about it they want to get a SA woman’s team at the Olympics that can work together for a medal. The 3 lady’s that will be there ride for the same team so they know each other and will probably work together better than if there were another big name in the pot. I think they are aiming for Ashley to get a medal and the other 2 will work only for that. I don’t think Cherise would have done that I don’t know cycling so well as most people here, but that is why I think they chose the 3 lady’s they did. Please correct me if I am wrong. Last I checked Cherise also rides for the same team in RSA and EU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akon Posted June 8, 2012 Share That's sad. I quite liked the story of the men's hockey team and how the women's team cheered them on and gave support. PS. Nice saddle.Nope. Based on UCI points, each country gets allocated a number of riders per discipline and the locals then gets to choose who fill those berths. The ladies were "lucky" --> they were set for 2 spots, which were reduced to 1 spot due to super-ordinate allocation criteria. THen The Lady earned more points in the Free State, pushing them up to 3 spots.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracs Posted June 8, 2012 Share It's been a long day and eventually we agree (no wonder its snowing today!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted June 8, 2012 Share Finally a response! http://www.bicycling.co.za/race-news/local-racing-news/olympic-team-the-best-for-the-job/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted June 8, 2012 Share Finally a response! http://www.bicycling...st-for-the-job/ So this Austin chap was instrumental in the selection, that makes sense. slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemish Lion Posted June 8, 2012 Share So this Austin chap was instrumental in the selection, that makes sense. Not according to the article: "Austin was not involved in the team selection itself, so all comments are his own opinion." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted June 8, 2012 Share Not according to the article: "Austin was not involved in the team selection itself, so all comments are his own opinion." Thanks I jumped straight to the Cherise part. Edited June 8, 2012 by Dangle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted June 8, 2012 Share Anriette June 8, 2012 at 11:27 am #What a load of bullcrap. Then why set selection criteria and make people sacrifice their lives if it doesn’t even count in the end. Talent means nothing seems to me.boo ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo@ Posted June 8, 2012 Share Anriette June 8, 2012 at 11:27 am #What a load of bullcrap. Then why set selection criteria and make people sacrifice their lives if it doesn’t even count in the end. Talent means nothing seems to me.boo ha! "Talent means nothing" The story of the story, what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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