Ok, I've removed the quote as it seems to be pissing some of you off...
Not pissing me off as such, I just didn't think it was appropriate here.
So WTF is bugging everyone?
Tbh, it was RedEyeJedi's comment about being amateurish that irked me more than your quote. I don't actually feel that strongly about it, I was just trying to explain why I thought that was wrong. Sorry if it came across as being a bit sanctimonious.
How is it not appropriate? He has posted it on Facebook to a load of people that he has just accepted as friends in the last week.... He must know they are there to follow his cycling and do not know him personally.. The fact we are all from the Uk probably gave it away.
I stand by my comment- It's amateurish and a bit odd too. Yes, professional sportsman make these kind of announcements through social media..... No, they do not do it on their personal page and then leave the comments open so we can see all their friends and families views on the subject. I would hazard a guess he will be visited by the normal social media trolls and will end up having to pull the post.
It's a bit naive to think this would clear anything up ... Not knowing him personally it did nothing for me other than making me think he's a bit of a twonk. Giving your marriage up for a bike - seems like a poor excuse to me!
Like it or not these guys are in the spotlight ..their personal circumstances are very relevant in this kind of record attempt and if something is announced in this way then it's up for discussion. What is put out from Steve and tarzan should be moderated as such....in a professional way like Steves team have done.
If Tarzan wins this thing, which it looks like he very well could .... Will he be the man who "gave up his wife for the record"? That is not my view by the way, but I think this announcement harms him personally.