Author Topic: Wiggins announces retirement  (Read 2863 times)

Wowbagger

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Wiggins announces retirement
« on: 28 December, 2016, 10:09:29 pm »
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/dec/28/bradley-wiggins-announces-retirement-from-cycling

Well done Wiggo! Great entertainment!

(PS - I'm surprised that I am the first to mention this, but I couldn't find another thread. Mods please merge if necessary.
The loss of humanity I could live with.

Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #1 on: 28 December, 2016, 10:13:53 pm »
A formidable track (sic) record.

Jaded

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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #2 on: 28 December, 2016, 10:29:56 pm »
I'm not sure I've heard of him. I'll have a look on Wiki.
It is simpler than it looks.

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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #3 on: 28 December, 2016, 11:24:30 pm »
I'm not sure I've heard of him. I'll have a look on Wiki.
Wow gave you a clue.  He mentioned mods.
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Jaded

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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #4 on: 29 December, 2016, 12:37:11 am »
Ah! Was he in Quadrophenia?
It is simpler than it looks.

Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #5 on: 29 December, 2016, 06:11:08 am »
Just looking him up now - be with you in a jiffy
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T42

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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #6 on: 29 December, 2016, 08:17:06 am »
At least he's only retired rather than become another 2016 victim.
I've dusted off all those old bottles and set them up straight

Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #7 on: 03 January, 2017, 10:30:20 am »
And now he's signed up for The Jump.
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LEE

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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #8 on: 03 January, 2017, 11:21:36 am »
And now he's signed up for The Jump.

Is there a sweepstake on what bones he'll break?
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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #9 on: 03 January, 2017, 12:29:44 pm »
And now he's signed up for The Jump.

Perhaps the reason for his retirement announcement.

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Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #10 on: 09 January, 2017, 12:20:44 pm »
He's still cycling: @mr.rigs (Instagram)

I thank you.
Certainly never seen cycling south of Sussex

Re: Wiggins announces retirement
« Reply #11 on: 13 February, 2017, 08:09:14 am »
Leg break...  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-38952922

Why on earth did he sign for the Jump?   Watched about 10mins for the first time last night, out of curiosity...  so bad.
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