[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[1066familyman]

Maybe someone said a naughty word!

My favourite music thread, which got fairly lengthy too, was also moved to 'the other stuff'. To be honest, and I'll say this quietly, I'm surprised they've let us stay on the big board so long with this thread.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Bloody annoying end to TDU for me, reminding me just how frustrating this game can be Anyway, well played Pantani on a convincing win

What's strange is the mug I brought in for the last stage on the assumption that he may have some chance of being in the Top 3 for the stage finished no where and has now gone UP in price for Tour of Qatar! I haven't checked the profiles yet but from this I can only assume they must be pan flat throughout for his value to have gone up for this with the form he's carrying

A quick glance at the prices for Tour of Qatar tells me they must be having a laugh. I can see there being loads of complaints about the prices and I can see a re-jigging coming before this race gets underway.

I think they're doing the right thing - they need to make it harder than just packing the team with sprinters. It's the same for everyone after all.

 

[Woodchip]

Bloody annoying end to TDU for me, reminding me just how frustrating this game can be Anyway, well played Pantani on a convincing win

What's strange is the mug I brought in for the last stage on the assumption that he may have some chance of being in the Top 3 for the stage finished no where and has now gone UP in price for Tour of Qatar! I haven't checked the profiles yet but from this I can only assume they must be pan flat throughout for his value to have gone up for this with the form he's carrying

A quick glance at the prices for Tour of Qatar tells me they must be having a laugh. I can see there being loads of complaints about the prices and I can see a re-jigging coming before this race gets underway.

I put in for reasonable sprinters and had 15 left to spend. As it is Qatar the biggest hill will be if they go over a kerb so I think they have the pricing right to make it a challenge.

 

[1066familyman]

Ok, fair points, especially about it being the same for everyone, as premium will get no benefits from saving transfers as the terrain doesn't change. Knee jerk reaction from me then from a cursory glance and the kids moaning that everyone's way overpriced.

I look forward to the challenge then.

 

[Stat Brother]

You boys need a winning strategy!!!

My favourite music thread, which got fairly lengthy too, was also moved to 'the other stuff'. To be honest, and I'll say this quietly, I'm surprised they've let us stay on the big board so long with this thread.

It's cos they don't read it, we've got carte blanche over here, although I'm not going to put that theory to the test.

 

[1066familyman]

You boys need a winning strategy!!!


It's cos they don't read it, we've got carte blanche over here, although I'm not going to put that theory to the test.

1) I'm just pleased for motogull that it was IL that pm'd him fantasy tips and not you. The bloke deserves a fair chance

2) You're doing a fine job of posting all sorts of crap galore all over the big board to keep 'em distracted. Keep up the good work

 

[Stat Brother]

He who laughs last ...

I do manage to tuck a few pearls in as well, honest.

 

[Sussax]

It would be a sad day if we get moved to the other stuff, surrounded by Pooing techniques and team c/r.

 

[1066familyman]

Provisional team IN. Expecting wholesale changes by the time the proper startlist is confirmed though. The fantasy one doesn't match the official one very well for a starters : Startlist Tour of Qatar 2013 - CyclingFever - The International Cycling Social Network - Get the Cycling fever!

No Garmin or Lotto riding either I see. That's a shame.

Edit: I can't actually find an official starlist, so scrub that.

 

[1066familyman]

This is a better provisional startlist as it contains the subs bench too. Probably the one that the fantasy game used.

Tour of Qatar 2013 - Riders' list

 

[Motogull]

That fatality was a husband and wife knocked off a tandem by a car plod wanted to stop. That bastard deserves a huge serving of porridge.

 

[Stat Brother]

ITN news @ 10, on now, have a story on Operation Puerto, coming up soon.

 

[Pantani]

Bloody annoying end to TDU for me, reminding me just how frustrating this game can be Anyway, well played Pantani on a convincing win

What's strange is the mug I brought in for the last stage on the assumption that he may have some chance of being in the Top 3 for the stage finished no where and has now gone UP in price for Tour of Qatar! I haven't checked the profiles yet but from this I can only assume they must be pan flat throughout for his value to have gone up for this with the form he's carrying

A quick glance at the prices for Tour of Qatar tells me they must be having a laugh. I can see there being loads of complaints about the prices and I can see a re-jigging coming before this race gets underway.

Yes, very very flat, even their website doesn't show profiles for the stages. The Tour is run by ASO same as the Tour de France so if there is no profile it must be because it would be pointless to do so.

As for the prices, I couldn't agree more. Bouhanni is 33 credits! I know he had a good Tour of Qatar last year but he is a third rate sprinter in reality and I would imagine no one will be picking him for this. As for your mug, Kittel I presume, I do not think he will be there as they are currently showing 12 Argos riders and they surely can't pick Degenkolb, Kittel and Veelers.

 

[Pantani]

My favourite music thread, which got fairly lengthy too, was also moved to 'the other stuff'. To be honest, and I'll say this quietly, I'm surprised they've let us stay on the big board so long with this thread.

You boys need a winning strategy!!!


It's cos they don't read it, we've got carte blanche over here, although I'm not going to put that theory to the test.

You have to wonder how often we get 'moderated'. I would suspect none of the mods have looked on here ever as we've never had a binfest of any sort and on the rare occasion when someone comes on here to try and wind us up they get completely ignored. If only the whole of NSC was so friendly and reasonable.

It would be a sad day if we get moved to the other stuff, surrounded by Pooing techniques and team c/r.

How can they move us? We may as well be our own separate board this thread is so big now! Maybe they can start a cycling board for us

If they did move us I would not be happy, we must be worth loads to Bozza in advertising revenue. I would rarely use NSC if it wasn't for this thread, even SB would drop down the most prolific posters ranking if we left.

 

[The Birdman]

3rd Great Haywards Heath Bike Ride

To all you Cycling geeks check out the 3rdGreat Haywards Heath Bike Ride a good practice for the Palace to Falmer Ride. You can ride for yourself or your own charity or it would be great to raise money for REMF entrance money goes towards running costs and difibulaters in the Mid Sussex area. We have 4 routes The Sergison (green) route family 10.5 miles The Cavalier (blue) 21.5 miles. Highwayman(red) 41.6 miles. And the Wiggens way (black)72.8 Miles. You keep all your own sponsorship for your own cause or charity. Please check it out http://www.hhbike.co.uk. For more details. We hope to get 1500 riders this year. We have riders from France & Germany taking part bringing an international flavour to the event.

 

[Sussax]

To all you Cycling geeks check out the 3rdGreat Haywards Heath Bike Ride a good practice for the Palace to Falmer Ride. You can ride for yourself or your own charity or it would be great to raise money for REMF entrance money goes towards running costs and difibulaters in the Mid Sussex area. We have 4 routes The Sergison (green) route family 10.5 miles The Cavalier (blue) 21.5 miles. Highwayman(red) 41.6 miles. And the Wiggens way (black)72.8 Miles. You keep all your own sponsorship for your own cause or charity. Please check it out http://www.hhbike.co.uk. For more details. We hope to get 1500 riders this year. We have riders from France & Germany taking part bringing an international flavour to the event.

Already filed up the form, about a month ago, just need to wait to get a new bike. I'm doing, unless friends want to do something else, thou Highwayman.

 

[The Birdman]

Already filed up the form, about a month ago, just need to wait to get a new bike. I'm doing, unless friends want to do something else, thou Highwayman.

That's great see you at the start we are going to chip you all this year?

 

[Glanders]

First time trial of the season on the 4th.

Blimey, that is early! Which one are you doing?

 

[Stat Brother]

You have to wonder how often we get 'moderated'. I would suspect none of the mods have looked on here ever as we've never had a binfest of any sort and on the rare occasion when someone comes on here to try and wind us up they get completely ignored. If only the whole of NSC was so friendly and reasonable.

The question is are we completely trusted to not post pictures of willies, boobies or say anything proper proper wrong.
On that score I think we probably are, just.

How can they move us? We may as well be our own separate board this thread is so big now! Maybe they can start a cycling board for us

Less talk like that just in case, I wouldn't want us to be anywhere other than the main board.
T'is always the first thing I look for.
I did chuckle on Saturday when I got in from Arsenal and 1066 (I think) had just posted something so this thread was about fourth on the board.

If they did move us I would not be happy, we must be worth loads to Bozza in advertising revenue. I would rarely use NSC if it wasn't for this thread, even SB would drop down the most prolific posters ranking if we left.

Which is also in hand, with varying degrees of success.
It'll have to be a fairly spectacular Tour, for me to trouble the top 20, this year.

just need to wait to get a new bike.

New bike, new bike, why the hell haven't we been consulted?

 

[Sussax]

Blimey, that is early! Which one are you doing?

Tour Of Qatar (Fantasy Cycling)

I wish I could do TT's!