T-Bob Posted September 17, 2013 Share How British is Chris beyond his passport (thanks to dad)?Think I have spent more time in 'Ole Blighty that him He's gone on record repeatedly about being british, feeling british, having a british passport, british parents, raced on a british licence, raced in the olympics as a pom blah, blah and the whole box and dice... and like a lot of poms has a south african girlfriend trying to marry him and get a uk passport! only a few days ago: "For Froome, this sense of honour is part of his upbringing and an unusual one it is. He was born in Kenya, educated in South Africa and now lives in Monte Carlo. It is when I ask him if this makes him a "Plastic Brit", for the only time in our conversation, he seems out of his comfort zone. “No, no. I know I’m British. I haven’t spent much time in the UK but my parents are British, my family heritage is British so, if I wasn’t British, what would I be? I am British.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Also Wiggins was the biggest prick to ever win the tour. That there is knighthood2O dear.... "Coughing while making a Lance suggester" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted September 17, 2013 Share I really dont care What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted September 17, 2013 Share O dear.... "Coughing while making a Lance suggester" I checked the records, no " Lance" there .... :whistling: Wil6 and ScottCM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 17, 2013 Share I checked the records, no " Lance" there .... :whistling: Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted September 17, 2013 Share By taking the time to post you're showing us you care at least a bit!Okay Andy, maybe a teeny weeny bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted September 17, 2013 Share What he said. What I said to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted September 17, 2013 Share Okay Andy, maybe a teeny weeny bit! cool dude! Your name reminds me in school, I was thin and my friend bigger and I was called vliesie and he vettie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Hare Posted September 17, 2013 Share He's gone on record repeatedly about being british, feeling british, having a british passport, british parents, raced on a british licence, raced in the olympics as a pom blah, blah and the whole box and dice... and like a lot of poms has a south african girlfriend trying to marry him and get a uk passport! only a few days ago: "For Froome, this sense of honour is part of his upbringing and an unusual one it is. He was born in Kenya, educated in South Africa and now lives in Monte Carlo. It is when I ask him if this makes him a "Plastic Brit", for the only time in our conversation, he seems out of his comfort zone. “No, no. I know I’m British. I haven’t spent much time in the UK but my parents are British, my family heritage is British so, if I wasn’t British, what would I be? I am British.” I believe that he qualifies in this regard for a MBE (Member of the British Empire). T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted September 17, 2013 Share I think Wiggins was knighted for his overall contribution to cycling in Britain. His palmares on the track must have contributed to the honour. Of course.Olympics,World Championships.His record is huge and CF has a long way to go to equal it Just look at Wiggos results in 2012 2012 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Jersey_yellow.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow.svg.png Overall Tour de France 1st Stages 9 (ITT) & 19 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Jersey_yellow.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow.svg.png Overall Paris–Nice 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Jersey_green.svg/20px-Jersey_green.svg.png Points classification 1st Stage 8 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Jersey_yellow.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow.svg.png Overall Tour de Romandie 1st Stages 1 & 5 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Jersey_yellow-bluebar.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow-bluebar.svg.png Overall Critérium du Dauphiné 1st Stage 4 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Gold_medal.svg/15px-Gold_medal.svg.png Time trial, Olympic Games 3rd Overall Volta ao Algarve 1st Stage 5 (ITT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted September 17, 2013 Share Who cares, Wiggins is a prick, Froome wants no claim on us, yet we want to claim him, that is a one sided relationship just like, Mike Catt, KP, Andrew Struass, Alistair Cook, Johnathon Trott, Brad Barritt. We have enough proper local talent in our country that are proud of being South African, so lets rather FAME them!! Knights Armour Suit On Edited September 17, 2013 by ScottC-M EZRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted September 17, 2013 Share Of course.Olympics,World Championships.His record is huge and CF has a long way to go to equal it Just look at Wiggos results in 2012 2012 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Jersey_yellow.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow.svg.png Overall Tour de France 1st Stages 9 (ITT) & 19 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Jersey_yellow.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow.svg.png Overall Paris–Nice 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c5/Jersey_green.svg/20px-Jersey_green.svg.png Points classification 1st Stage 8 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/29/Jersey_yellow.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow.svg.png Overall Tour de Romandie 1st Stages 1 & 5 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Jersey_yellow-bluebar.svg/20px-Jersey_yellow-bluebar.svg.png Overall Critérium du Dauphiné 1st Stage 4 (ITT) 1st http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Gold_medal.svg/15px-Gold_medal.svg.png Time trial, Olympic Games 3rd Overall Volta ao Algarve 1st Stage 5 (ITT) Froome's isn't much different for 2013 and there is still time for more... 2013 1st Overall Tour of Oman 1st Points classification 1st Stage 5 1st Overall Critérium International 1st Stage 3 1st Overall Tour de Romandie 1st Prologue 1st Overall Critérium du Dauphiné 1st Stage 5 1st Overall Tour de France 1st Stages 8, 15 & 17 (ITT) Held Polka Dot Jersey on Stage 9 & Stages 16–20 2nd Overall Tirreno–Adriatico 1st Stage 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted September 17, 2013 Share cool dude! Your name reminds me in school, I was thin and my friend bigger and I was called vliesie and he vettie. Hahhaaaaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted September 17, 2013 Share O dear.... "Coughing while making a Lance suggester" The guy you mentioning is probably the only name most people will recall thinking about the TDF. For me mostly the only name worth remembering anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchisti Posted September 18, 2013 Share For Froome, this sense of honour is part of his upbringing and an unusual one it is. He was born in Kenya, educated in South Africa and now lives in Monte Carlo. It is when I ask him if this makes him a "Plastic Brit", for the only time in our conversation, he seems out of his comfort zone. “No, no. I know I’m British. I haven’t spent much time in the UK but my parents are British, my family heritage is British so, if I wasn’t British, what would I be? I am British.” No doubt the only reason why he wasn't the first "Brit" to win the TDF is that we was never "British" enough. He was undoubtedly stronger than the Wig last year but unfortunately for him, Brialsford started Sky with the intention of producing the first "Brit" winner. Rather a Belgium born Brit than an African born one to be the first. Also dont think the poms fancy Froome as much. He can talk the talk but he will never be British enough. But a lot of this is not his fault. I'm sure he'd love to stand on the podium with his national flag. But I'm sure his to confused to figure out which one it is. Globalization for you! it's not his fault. But for the sake of diplomacy, he has to talk the "I am British" talk..... T-Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted September 18, 2013 Share Who cares, Wiggins is a prick, Froome wants no claim on us, yet we want to claim him, that is a one sided relationship just like, Mike Catt, KP, Andrew Struass, Alistair Cook, Johnathon Trott, Brad Barritt. We have enough proper local talent in our country that are proud of being South African, so lets rather FAME them!! Knights Armour Suit On Go Greg and Daryl! ScottCM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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