jcza Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Get James Reid a strong partner and watch him make a name for himself. Patchelicious, _David_, leaboy and 2 others 5
Patchelicious Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Get James Reid a strong partner and watch him make a name for himself.+1 on that!
mrbaker Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 They won't show on any podium- old news in terms of pro riders IMO...Especially if they have to ride the whole route and not whinge about being bust taking shortcuts...
Gen Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Get James Reid a strong partner and watch him make a name for himself.Isn't he riding with Erik Kleinhans.. that means they will ride backup for Sauser and Kulharvy no?
Guest Karma Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Get James Reid a strong partner and watch him make a name for himself.Pair him with Craig Boyes....
Cookie88 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 What do the international guys have that ours don't, apart from the moolah?
mrbaker Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 What do the international guys have that ours don't, apart from the moolah?They have backing from proper cycling governing bodies, proper coaching and proper money behind them.Other that that- not much... Ramrod, Stretch, EmptyB and 1 other 4
Gen Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 They have backing from proper cycling governing bodies, proper coaching and proper money behind them.Other that that- not much...Yip and as many kids and people riding bikes as we have kids playing rugby. All about development. nathrix and GLuvsMtb 2
rock Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 would rather see James Reid make a name for himself on the world XCO stage...... say what you like XCM is still plays 2nd fiddle internationally. Gen 1
Odinson Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 would rather see James Reid make a name for himself on the world XCO stage...... say what you like XCM is still plays 2nd fiddle internationally. Exactly. Reid isn't competing in the Epic, as he has said on numerous occasions that he considers himself an XCO rider, not XCM. South Africans are obsessed with XCM, but internationally XCO is where the prestige and money lies. How many people on this site ever mention Absalon, but he is without a doubt probably (one of) the greatest MTB'ers of all time.  Put Reid on a XCO course with guys like Evans, Knox and most of our SA marathon heroes and he'll wipe the floor with them.
jcza Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Pair him with Craig Boyes....With all due respect, not in the same league.
jcza Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 Isn't he riding with Erik Kleinhans.. that means they will ride backup for Sauser and Kulharvy no?I thought Bell & Kleinhans are backup.
Guest notmyname Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Rourke Croeser and Travis Walker is who I'm watching this year. I think these two are going to make wave in the years to come. Edited February 16, 2015 by Soapbox Scotty P 1
Gen Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I thought Bell & Kleinhans are backup.Yes they are.. I had it all mixed up..[emoji85] Â I just really hope that RECM send Reid to Europe to ride as many xco world cups as possible, he needs to ride against the best as often as possible. EmptyB 1
McD23 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 They have backing from proper cycling governing bodies, proper coaching and proper money behind them.Other that that- not much...and proper drug programmesÂ
mrbaker Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 and proper drug programmes What a stupid statement... GLuvsMtb and NotSoBigBen 2
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