SSCC Posted December 16, 2015 Share How embarrassing to be associated with a franchise that promotes itself through cultural misappropriation.South Africa does not have the same level of political correctness (thank goodness) as the USA. While the Spur imagery is offensive to many Americans it does my have the same significance in SA. Our venacular includes terms like coloured to describe a person of mixed race. In the USA that would be highly offensive. In SA its accepted. Same with guys cycling in Lycra showing their knees. In some cultures that's offensive as men should not show their un-covered legs. With all of this you have to consider culture and location. Danger Dassie, Milkman and Oufy MTB (Roadie) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted December 16, 2015 Share Sheesh there are a lot of joy goblins in this place. This is a good news item, a wonderful thing and all some of you can do is skinner and put it down. Who cares what happened at recm. Spur has obviously put its money where it's mouth is and stepped up to the plate. I don't eat at spur but respect their decision to positively impact my sport. andydude and Milkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haasbroek Posted December 16, 2015 Share Happy for both of them, class riders that deserve every bit of support they (can) get. Last thought: “We are addicted to the rush of being offended” - Jerry Seinfeld Skubarra and Danger Dassie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted December 17, 2015 Share How embarrassing to be associated with a franchise that promotes itself through cultural misappropriation. Dont get me started on their goodie burger....I mean honestly, who puts pineapple on a burger and gets away with it #spurmustfall Are you for real RocknRolla 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted December 17, 2015 Share If she is concentrating on XCO, why would they schedule James to be at the XCO while she goes to do a marathon? 30 JanuarySA Cup Series XCO #1Mankele, Mpumalanga(James) 30 JanuaryAshburton Investments National MTB Series #1Meerendal, Western Cape(Ariane) am keen to see her race XCO, get a ZA passport and go to Rio for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two hands Posted December 17, 2015 Share Here's a little bit of clarity, for anyone interested. Ariane will continue to race XCM and use XCO races, including select UCI World Cup races, as a way to sharpen her tactical and technical skills. XCO provides challenging obstacles and a high-pressure environment, not to mention fierce competition at the top level. She is throwing herself in the deep end to make sure she emerges a more complete rider. It's a commitment to continous improvement on the journey to becoming a stronger and faster rider. She remains very focused on winning her third Absa Cape Epic Women's title with multiple World Champ (and good friend) Annika Langvad. XCM World Champs is the other big goal for the year. Watch this space... Suidwes Boytjie, NelAndre, GLuvsMtb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted December 17, 2015 Share I think she would be a great asset for Specialized factory racing. Wonder why they don't consider signing her Edited December 17, 2015 by Jaco-fiets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIIME Posted December 24, 2015 Share I think she would be a great asset for Specialized factory racing. Wonder why they don't consider signing her My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollos Posted March 20, 2016 Share Does anyone know where I can buy spur-specialized pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted March 20, 2016 Share Does anyone know where I can buy spur-specialized pants?Your local spur hands it out with a sausy burger on special night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollos Posted March 22, 2016 Share Your local spur hands it out with a sausy burger on special nightHiehiehie ek het al vir hulle gevra, maar ons Spur het niks! Hahaha. Jaco-fiets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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