The Froome Dawg Thread

[Danger Dassie]

1 hour ago, Jewbacca said:

I think (have read a few articles as well) that this stems from interactive nobodyism with an audience with zero consequence to the statements creating an emotional disconnect between Chris Froome the athlete and Chris Froome the person (insert other public figure/sports person).

So essentially people are comfortable making swathing comments, remarks and statements without even recognising that the subject matter is a person. 

The lack of accountability for on-line abuse and false information posting enables more and more people to jump on the wagon.

There are entire youtube channels and podcasts that JUST bash famous personalities. The Click and interact nature of news also means 'journalists' are 'publishing' absolute nonsense and people are reading and sharing it. 

 

All true, and there are a number of nuances in the way a lot of it works and unfolds.  
At the end of the day, the responsibility to not be a **** rests with the individual. 

[J Wakefield]

16 hours ago, love2fly said:

 

Bike setup? No way. At that level he'd notice it. Even an old amateur such as me would notice 2-3mm each way. I've seen Froomey ride a too small Shimano backup bike - it was ugly but he made it work for a bit 

 

While its expected to think this, You would be surprised.

[splat]

An interesting article here:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/froome-aims-to-set-up-cycling-academy-in-kenya-find-tour-de-france-magic-in-2024/

I understand him better now after reading that last paragraph.
The past few articles about him had a different focus.
Looking forward to seeing what he achieves in the coming season.

[Shebeen]

21 minutes ago, splat said:

An interesting article here:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/froome-aims-to-set-up-cycling-academy-in-kenya-find-tour-de-france-magic-in-2024/

I understand him better now after reading that last paragraph.
The past few articles about him had a different focus.
Looking forward to seeing what he achieves in the coming season.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/jan/16/kenya-cycling-tour-de-france

Have seen this movie before, and MTN-Qhubeka threw actual resources at it, without much tangible success. There's still no reason to believe a Froome backed venture couldn't unearth huge talent, but the issues with visas, travel and learning to ride in the peleton remain as ever.

Seems odd to think that in the end the first east african marquee rider is actually a sprinter in Binian Grmay.

 

 

listened to the episode, there's a rather funny exchange.

GT: all the teams are top class now.

CF:indeed the level is much higher.

GT: they all have aero and wind tunnel access now. Don;t want to sound rude, but even your team, which is not a top team has wind tunnels. uh mean you do wind tunnel testing

CF:i haven't seen a wind tunnel since leaving Ineos......

[Frosty]

So he's finally accepted that a 5th Tour win is not going to happen.

I'm not a fan of his, doesn't imply I dislike him... I'm just not a fan.
He's was good rider when in his prime, and it's good to see he's now accepted that his competition has surpassed his ability.

https://web.facebook.com/Cycling360allday/posts/pfbid0fjMafRe9koiGZpnFxDRGBXwfdvFCo4jKxaBPsktmuYc8urimi5uqJq2h1EZdm4Wvl

[betaboy]

Finally a reality check.. the guy scored 8 uci points last year, a freakin joke at pro level. Unfortunately at his new team they have zero tolerance for any form of doping! Yeah draining the teams budget for zero ROI, but I never was a Froomy!😂😂😂

[Madone69]

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/michelle-froome-brands-muslims-a-drain-on-modern-society-in-social-media-tirade?fwa

[IceCreamMan]

6 minutes ago, Madone69 said:

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/michelle-froome-brands-muslims-a-drain-on-modern-society-in-social-media-tirade?fwa

I would guess quite a lot of people feel exactly the same way. 
 

[DieselnDust]

8 hours ago, IceCreamMan said:

I would guess quite a lot of people feel exactly the same way. 
 

Hitler said the same about the Jews in the 1930’s…he just used economic dominance as an excuse….... slippery slope she’s on..// slippery slope

[IceCreamMan]

1 minute ago, DieselnDust said:

Hitler said the same about the Jews in the 1930’s…he just used economic dominance as an excuse….... slippery slope she’s on..// slippery slope

The irony of using a Jewish example in this case gave me a big smile. Especially in todays world. 

[SwissVan]

The Dwag returns

https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/mercan-tour-classic-alpes-maritimes-2024/elite-men/results/#section-results

 

 

Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes

1.1, 2024 | MEN

POS		RIDER TEAM	TIME
01		MARTINEZ Lenny Groupama-FDJ	04:49:28
02		BERTHET Clément Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale	+ 10
03		VANHOUCKE Harm Lotto Dstny	+ 15
04		SOSA Ivan Movistar Team	+ 15
05		MÜHLBERGER Gregor Movistar Team	+ 28
06		MARTIN Guillaume Cofidis	+ 30
07		BENNETT George Israel-Premier Tech	+ 31
08		DIAZ Jose Manuel Burgos-BH	+ 38
09		NERURKAR Lukas EF Education-EasyPost	+ 01:01
10		RICCITELLO Matthew Israel-Premier Tech	+ 01:03
11		RYAN Archie EF Education-EasyPost	+ 02:31
12		PRODHOMME Nicolas Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale	+ 03:01
13		SAMITIER Sergio Movistar Team	+ 03:13
14		TEJADA Harold Astana Qazaqstan Team	+ 03:16
15		FORMOLO Davide Movistar Team	+ 03:16
16		RAFFERTY Darren EF Education-EasyPost	+ 03:16
17		PARRA José Félix Equipo Kern Pharma	+ 03:16
18		GAUDU David Groupama-FDJ	+ 04:57
19		PETERS Nans Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale	+ 05:52
20		VERSCHUREN Killian Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale	+ 06:01
21		GUGLIELMI Simon ARKEA-B&B HOTELS	+ 06:19
22		HUYS Laurens ARKEA-B&B HOTELS	+ 06:43
23		GUÉGAN Maël CIC U Nantes Atlantique	+ 07:05
24		CANAL Carlos Movistar Team	+ 07:05
25		ELISSONDE Kenny Cofidis	+ 07:05
26		SEPULVEDA Eduardo Lotto Dstny	+ 07:05
27		MOLARD Rudy Groupama-FDJ	+ 07:05
28		RODRIGUEZ Cristian ARKEA-B&B HOTELS	+ 07:13
29		JALADEAU Artus CIC U Nantes Atlantique	+ 09:06
30		OKAMIKA Ander Burgos-BH	+ 10:53
31		QUINN Sean EF Education-EasyPost	+ 13:17
32		MONIQUET Sylvain Lotto Dstny	+ 13:17
33		RUIZ Ibon Equipo Kern Pharma	+ 13:17
34		TOUMIRE Hugo Cofidis	+ 13:35
35		BRUSSENSKIY Gleb Astana Qazaqstan Team	+ 13:38
36		GILLET Baptiste ARKEA-B&B HOTELS	+ 14:17
37		SANCHEZ Eugenio Equipo Kern Pharma	+ 14:21
38		JEGAT Jordan TotalEnergies	+ 15:11
39		DELAPLACE Anthony ARKEA-B&B HOTELS	+ 15:42
40		PEDRERO Antonio Movistar Team	+ 15:48
41		WILLIAMS Stephen Israel-Premier Tech	+ 16:28
42		GAROFOLI Gianmarco Astana Qazaqstan Team	+ 16:36
43		HOLLYMAN Mason Israel-Premier Tech	+ 16:36
44		LOPEZ Jordi Equipo Kern Pharma	+ 17:40
45		MARTI Pau Israel-Premier Tech	+ 17:40
46		VAN DER LEE Jardi EF Education-EasyPost	+ 17:40
47		FROOME Chris Israel-Premier Tech	+ 17:40
48		PACHER Quentin Groupama-FDJ	+ 18:29
49		GENIETS Kevin Groupama-FDJ	+ 18:29
50		MARIAULT Axel Cofidis	+ 18:29
51		BREUILLARD Nicolas St Michel-Mavic-Auber 93	+ 18:32
52		THOMPSON Reuben Groupama-FDJ	+ 20:03

[SwissVan]

Cut cut cut

 

Edited May 30 by SwissVan

[pedal menace]

Criterium-du-dauphine: After Stage 2....I have the world of respect for Froom - he is a legend! But......Finished yesterday way way behind the peloton, behind many sprinters. Was there an issue? None that I could see/hear. It was a hilly stage, but by no means considered a big mountain stage. Those are still coming. And he still persists he really wants to get into the team's TdF squad. Froomie - buddy - perhaps it really is time to move on. You do not have to proof yourself to anyone anymore. Your palmarès speaks for itself! 

Edited June 4 by pedal menace

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Yeah, I've held onto the hope for way too long that a comeback might be possible but I now believe the writing is firmly on the wall.
I still believe he has much offer in terms of a brand ambassador but certainly not as a contender or even super domestique.

[pedal menace]

14 minutes ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

Yeah, I've held onto the hope for way too long that a comeback might be possible but I now believe the writing is firmly on the wall.
I still believe he has much offer in terms of a brand ambassador but certainly not as a contender or even super domestique.

Agree - he would make a most awesome DS. I am sure he has enough gezillions to retire in comfort and put so much back into the sport. I just personally feel his insistence to continue and overselling his capabilities now does more harm than good. 

[Shebeen]

1 hour ago, BuffsVintageBikes said:

Yeah, I've held onto the hope for way too long that a comeback might be possible but I now believe the writing is firmly on the wall.
I still believe he has much offer in terms of a brand ambassador but certainly not as a contender or even super domestique.

the symmetry in his career is unmatched