Author Topic: Cavendish to retire soon? (Read 38488 times)

citoyen · « **Reply #50 on:** 29 June, 2021, 10:05:54 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 29 June, 2021, 10:01:57 pm

Well yes, I had noticed that, but...you know...sour grapes and all that. I'm delighted for him. Quite humbling to see his humility too.

fd3 · « **Reply #51 on:** 30 June, 2021, 05:41:47 pm »

With my ~~Mystic Meg~~ Flatus hat on, I predict that he won't win another stage this year.

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Mr Larrington · « **Reply #52 on:** 30 June, 2021, 05:46:50 pm »

Quote from: fd3 on 30 June, 2021, 05:41:47 pm

With my ~~Mystic Meg~~ Flatus hat on, I predict that he won't win another stage this year.
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Don’t tell us, tell Cav

Wowbagger · « **Reply #53 on:** 30 June, 2021, 05:52:52 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 30 June, 2021, 05:46:50 pm

Quote from: fd3 on 30 June, 2021, 05:41:47 pm
With my ~~Mystic Meg~~ Flatus hat on, I predict that he won't win another stage this year.
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Don’t tell us, tell Cav

I'm sure he uses YACF as recreation between stages...

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #54 on:** 30 June, 2021, 06:09:44 pm »

My prediction is that he won't finish the tour

TimC · « **Reply #55 on:** 30 June, 2021, 07:15:03 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 30 June, 2021, 06:09:44 pm

My prediction is that he won't finish the tour

I think he'll stay as long as there's half a chance of keeping the snottyjumper, but if that gets out of reach, he'll leave.

SoreTween · « **Reply #56 on:** 30 June, 2021, 07:31:54 pm »

I think he'll stay if Alaphilippe takes it back, or anyone in the team has a shot at it.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #57 on:** 30 June, 2021, 07:44:56 pm »

I'm not saying he'll leave by choice, I'm thinking that it is a long time since he has raced at this level...let alone for 3 weeks. If he makes it to Paris I will be delighted, but I'm not expecting it.

citoyen · « **Reply #58 on:** 30 June, 2021, 09:07:39 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 30 June, 2021, 07:44:56 pm

I'm not saying he'll leave by choice, I'm thinking that it is a long time since he has raced at this level...let alone for 3 weeks. If he makes it to Paris I will be delighted, but I'm not expecting it.

Yes, I concur.

fd3 · « **Reply #59 on:** 30 June, 2021, 11:25:55 pm »

Has he got his ticket for the Autobus?

De Sisti · « **Reply #60 on:** 01 July, 2021, 06:55:13 am »

Quote from: fd3 on 30 June, 2021, 11:25:55 pm

Has he got his ticket for the Autobus?

All the sprinters have.

fd3 · « **Reply #61 on:** 01 July, 2021, 09:00:35 pm »

With my ~~Mystic Meg~~ Flatus hat on, I predict that he won't win another stage this year.

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #62 on:** 01 July, 2021, 09:09:00 pm »

Thing is, he's got Alaphillipe pulling for him. He's got Sagan off form, and the three best sprinters (Groenewegen, Bennett, and Caleb Ewen) aren't there. Under those circumstances he may bag another one as long as this weekend's mountains don't destroy him.

It's great to watch him, though, and an absolute delight to see not only his joy, but his humility.

Beardy · « **Reply #63 on:** 01 July, 2021, 09:30:44 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 01 July, 2021, 09:09:00 pm

Thing is, he's got Alaphillipe pulling for him. He's got Sagan off form, and the three best sprinters (Groenewegen, Bennett, and Caleb Ewen) aren't there. Under those circumstances he may bag another one as long as this weekend's mountains don't destroy him.

It's great to watch him, though, and an absolute delight to see not only his joy, but his humility.

Thats the thing isn’t it. He’s destroying those last 100m or so, and no one is able to touch him. But he’s under,no illusion that he’s only in a position to do that because the people around him are making sure he’s there. And he’s happy to acknowledge that publicly which means the people around him are more likely to make the effort again to put him in that position tomorrow.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #64 on:** 01 July, 2021, 09:48:05 pm »

I'm absolutely certain that this won't affect the way they ride, but if another non-legend upstart sprinter should pip Cav at the line, I don't think they'll necessarily receive the accolades they deserve from the pundits and media.

citoyen · « **Reply #65 on:** 01 July, 2021, 10:57:38 pm »

Quote from: Hot Flatus on 01 July, 2021, 09:09:00 pm

Thing is, he's got Alaphillipe pulling for him.

Not to mention Ballerini and Morkov. Not exactly Tony Martin and Mark Renshaw, but very strong riders none the less. And it's been fantastic to see them absolutely busting a gut for Cav. You can see just how much he appreciates it - in his humility, like you said, but also in the massive grin plastered across his face. It's such a joy to see him really enjoying his racing in a way he clearly hasn't for years. And like he said in his interview, the wins come as a result of him being happy.

bobb · « **Reply #66 on:** 02 July, 2021, 08:54:49 am »

Ha! You lot are still coming out with predictions. I do hope you're not betting types as you've not been very successful so far!

mcshroom · « **Reply #67 on:** 02 July, 2021, 09:00:30 am »

If he doesn't win another stage, just rewinding the clock has been fun, and you can see how much Cav is enjoying it. Yesterday's win making it 50 Grand Tour stage wins is another great achievement.

OTOH, he looks to be the fastest finisher still in the race, and has probably the best lead out team at the tour, so he's still in with a good chance yet.

citoyen · « **Reply #68 on:** 02 July, 2021, 09:04:39 am »

I'm waiting to see where he is after the next three stages before making any predictions.

TimC · « **Reply #69 on:** 02 July, 2021, 09:33:36 am »

Quote from: bobb on 02 July, 2021, 08:54:49 am

Ha! You lot are still coming out with predictions. I do hope you're not betting types as you've not been very successful so far!

Fortunately I never bet on anything!

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #70 on:** 02 July, 2021, 09:49:33 am »

Quote from: bobb on 02 July, 2021, 08:54:49 am

Ha! You lot are still coming out with predictions. I do hope you're not betting types as you've not been very successful so far!

After Caleb Ewen abandoned all bets were off

mzjo · « **Reply #71 on:** 05 July, 2021, 07:52:32 pm »

It's not a prediction, even less a betting proposition, just a romantic wish for a fairytale finish, but I would love him to equal Eddy's record on the Champs Elysées and win the green jersey (and for Eddy to be there to be there to present the jersey would be the top). Then go on to win Paris-Tours and he won't have had a bad season; I would be happy for him to stop there.

hatler · « **Reply #72 on:** 05 July, 2021, 08:01:41 pm »

^ ^ I'd be happy with that. ^ ^

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #73 on:** 05 July, 2021, 08:09:43 pm »

If it is going to happen it has to be this year. Provided he can survive Wednesday, and the Pyrenees he's in with a chance because so many of the people who could get in his way aren't there.

quixoticgeek · « **Reply #74 on:** 05 July, 2021, 08:22:02 pm »

Doesn't it come across then as "He only won cos ... crashed"

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