The Pirate Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 She is a monster ! Ever since I started cycling in 1990 she was already a World Champion and 18 years later she still hurts the best Elite woman in the world. Surely the best woman's cyclist of all time ? "There are few active racers who can be described as a legend with no dispute. Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli, who has won 51 French and world championships, is at the top of the list. Longo, 49, said she chose to do Mt. Hood because she likes to try new things. She is preparing for this summer's Olympic games, where she hopes to compete in the road race and individual time trial. She has won four Olympic medals in her career, including a gold in the 1996 road race. "I have been racing for a long time, of course. If I could do something new, it's better," she said. Double tumbs up Jeannie !!
Tumbleweed Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 wasn't there a tour winner who refused to ride alongside her down the champ elysses?go jeannie!
The Pirate Posted May 15, 2008 Author Posted May 15, 2008 There was also rumours that she wanted to race with the men, because their was no competition for her in the late 80 and early 90 in women's cycling
AuctionLamb Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 who cares...she is only a female cyclist! *OK...running now!!*
AuctionLamb Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 ****ALMOST HIGHJACK**** It is sort of similar to the topic....why is that the woman section of sports is not that popular, take cycling, netbal, soccer, etc. You never seem to hear a lot of the Tour de Femme but it is one of the biggest cycling events for woman? I think in SA there is more female than male so in comparison they should be more than us in everything excl. shopping! ****ALMOST HIGHJACK OFF****
AndreZA Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 I heard yesterday that Justine Henin is calling it quits while number 1. Guess she has enough money now.
bob_the_builder Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 I heard yesterday that Justine Henin is calling it quits while number 1. Guess she has enough money now. With all them russki hotties playing, she realised there's some level she just can't compete on...
The Pirate Posted May 15, 2008 Author Posted May 15, 2008 Nogal at age 25 ! The perfect age to retire ...
Flemish Lion Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Perhaps you guys should consider the pressure she has to deal with being number 1 in the world for the past few years. If you would read up about her a bit - you would pick up that she has had lots of private issues too. Some respect please - she is one of the best players the world of tennis has ever seen! Money... do you think top sportsmen or women compete for the bucks? Thats a very short sighted answer - pathetic really! You think that is what motivates Federer to go out and compete every day?? THINK again - or just THINK for a change!!
bob_the_builder Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Perhaps you guys should consider the pressure she has to deal with being number 1 in the world for the past few years. If you would read up about her a bit - you would pick up that she has had lots of private issues too. Some respect please - she is one of the best players the world of tennis has ever seen! Money... do you think top sportsmen or women compete for the bucks? Thats a very short sighted answer - pathetic really! You think that is what motivates Federer to go out and compete every day?? THINK again - or just THINK for a change!! Next time I'm starting a BOOOOONEN is rubbish thread
Flemish Lion Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Perhaps you guys should consider the pressure she has to deal with being number 1 in the world for the past few years. If you would read up about her a bit - you would pick up that she has had lots of private issues too. Some respect please - she is one of the best players the world of tennis has ever seen! Money... do you think top sportsmen or women compete for the bucks? Thats a very short sighted answer - pathetic really! You think that is what motivates Federer to go out and compete every day?? THINK again - or just THINK for a change!! Next time I'm starting a BOOOOONEN is rubbish thread Don't BAD TALK my fellow countrymen/women - as BTB knows I'm a bit sensitive when it comes to that
FanieFiets Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Perhaps you guys should consider the pressure she has to deal with being number 1 in the world for the past few years. If you would read up about her a bit - you would pick up that she has had lots of private issues too. Some respect please - she is one of the best players the world of tennis has ever seen! Money... do you think top sportsmen or women compete for the bucks? Thats a very short sighted answer - pathetic really! You think that is what motivates Federer to go out and compete every day?? THINK again - or just THINK for a change!! Next time I'm starting a BOOOOONEN is rubbish thread Don't BAD TALK my fellow countrymen/women - as BTB knows I'm a bit sensitive when it comes to that gautengers?
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