Morne Veer Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Much said here about AH - I think 28th against the world's best, and first year elite, is flippen well going. Look at some of the names that finished after him, WAY down on him......nee wat, give the boytjie a gap, think we are the ones with the expectations, which perhaps is rather unrealistic for now. Steller performance by the young man, who needs to just get through his first year's baptism, and according to me, he is doing so with aplomb.
DieselnDust Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Much said here about AH - I think 28th against the world's best, and first year elite, is flippen well going. Look at some of the names that finished after him, WAY down on him......nee wat, give the boytjie a gap, think we are the ones with the expectations, which perhaps is rather unrealistic for now. Steller performance by the young man, who needs to just get through his first year's baptism, and according to me, he is doing so with aplomb. "like" seems like such an understated accolade for this post
Red Bird Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Would like to hear JW take on this. He did say when he spoke to Alan the other day he was super determined to go for it. Maybe a bit to excited starting from Friday XCC already?Perhaps a bit too much. Just an outsider’s perspective or interpretation. Would be nice to hear from the coach’s perspective ????????
mrcg Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Much said here about AH - I think 28th against the world's best, and first year elite, is flippen well going. Look at some of the names that finished after him, WAY down on him......nee wat, give the boytjie a gap, think we are the ones with the expectations, which perhaps is rather unrealistic for now. Steller performance by the young man, who needs to just get through his first year's baptism, and according to me, he is doing so with aplomb.Dude...nobody was criticising Alan. It's called hypothesis. If you saw race he was right up front in beginning around 10th....then dropped to 28th. With the strength of the field possibly not surprising, but then Alan is no slouch either. We also didn't see or hear of a mechanical. We understand this is part of the learning process and the "school fees".I'm proud of him....and Candice and Mariske. As I'm sure others are too.Like I said, next year will be the year where there will be more expectations
Rigardt@Scott Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Much said here about AH - I think 28th against the world's best, and first year elite, is flippen well going. Look at some of the names that finished after him, WAY down on him......nee wat, give the boytjie a gap, think we are the ones with the expectations, which perhaps is rather unrealistic for now. Steller performance by the young man, who needs to just get through his first year's baptism, and according to me, he is doing so with aplomb.Agreed. Big step up from U23 to elites. Give the man a season or two and we are going to see big things! And it helps that he is a very likeable and modest guy - easy to get behind and cheer for!
MphatiPyga Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Agreed. Big step up from U23 to elites. Give the man a season or two and we are going to see big things! And it helps that he is a very likeable and modest guy - easy to get behind and cheer for! And Spaz need a new team?
Rigardt@Scott Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 And Spaz need a new team?Well Kulhavy has been out of the XCO mix for a while, Langvad looks to be going the same way (I don't think she has what it takes in terms of tech skill on the new courses), and Sam Gaze is Sam Gaze... In terms of marathon riding they have the dream team, but for XCO they need some new talent. Alan is awesome, but no real ladies talent at the moment - lost out big time with KC...
kosmonooit Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Wll Nino hasn't been dropped like that for a while ... but was magnanimous in his defeat, it was inevitable. If you have been watching Mat in action during the last few CX seasons, almost every time he would drop the entire field around about lap 1, This guy is something else. I think I mentioned it here about 5 years ago (lol)
J Wakefield Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 I agree, it could be too much pressure (from himself or team or RSA) to perform which caused him to push too hard in the beginning. Like Kate said, the best advice is to just trust the process and not try to win all from the start.No, something was identified last night post race discussion which was a potential concern we had with his early season calender heading into WC. Will come back good at next WC events. Thanks all for the support of Alan I am more than sure he appreciates it a lot and will do you all proud. Over n out.
Robbie Stewart Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 For some perspective, expectations and performance aside, Alan started the first race of the season, his first as an Elite racer, in the second row. He started the 2nd race of the season on the first row. His results in both were exemplary of a new young-gun. It has been said before, and I tend to agree; Alan has filled Burry Stander's shoes with aplomb. Expect great things.
Squier Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 No, something was identified last night post race discussion which was a potential concern we had with his early season calender heading into WC. Will come back good at next WC events. Thanks all for the support of Alan I am more than sure he appreciates it a lot and will do you all proud. Over n out. I saw Alan post that he needed a bit of a 'rest and reset'. I'm sure the early season is taking its toll. He has been rather busy (and successful). I'm sure getting a racing calendar right for an athlete to compete with the best in the world on multiple fronts is a very fine balancing act. That being said, if you're carrying some fatigue and still finishing in the top 30 of a World Cup you are something special. 6 weeks to Vallnord! Looking forward to see him go!
DieselnDust Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 No, something was identified last night post race discussion which was a potential concern we had with his early season calender heading into WC. Will come back good at next WC events. Thanks all for the support of Alan I am more than sure he appreciates it a lot and will do you all proud. Over n out. Quick Question, Is Alan based in Cape town throughout the year or is he basing himself in Europe for the XCO season?Long haul travel back and forth can't be great for recovery.
Red Bird Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 No, something was identified last night post race discussion which was a potential concern we had with his early season calender heading into WC. Will come back good at next WC events. Thanks all for the support of Alan I am more than sure he appreciates it a lot and will do you all proud. Over n out.Thanks. As said, it was just an observation. Outsiders often get it wrong ???? Fully support Alan all the way.
Headshot Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 It is heartwarming to see how the ministry of our brothers and sisters from the Church of the Telescopic Seat have succeeded in wooing so many new congregants. The upper echelons of the womens and mens fields are laced with true believers in the dropper of righteousness. It is only the callow youth from Holland and the old champion, so set in his ways, who refuse to embrace our faith. Soon we will triumph. Salvation for the few is nigh!
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