Comments on: Wiggins confirms Giro start

By: jesusnieto

jesusnieto — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:05:49 +0000

To tell you the truth, I like Wiggo because I also follow track racing very closely, and I think it is amazing to see a world champion in a 4 and a bit minute event develop into a Tour star. Just like Chris Boradman… brittish, by the way, and Cavendish… brittish too. Or like Steve Bauer, Viatcheslav Ekimov, Brad Mc Gee, etc.And I also have a lot of respect for anyone who races a whole season, especially if they do a good Giro, then a great Tour de France and then keep going for the interest of their sponsors, their team mates, and their fans. Not too many do that anymore. Go Wiggo!!!!

By: CliveDS

CliveDS — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:32:11 +0000

Soon we are going to be talking about the “Wiggo effect” his presence in the sport it bringing the UK public back into cycling. Good for everyone.

By: rider/fan

rider/fan — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:47:00 +0000

I’m already sick of reading about Wiggo, who has gotten more attention for his limited performances than anyone else riding. Of course he’s a capable rider, but what has he really done on the road? There’s plenty of one-hit wonders out there and the main reason he gets all the press is that he’s English and as we all know, the poms tend to sensationalize everything tabloid style. Would we be reading so much about him if he were an Aussie or a Kiwi? I think not. The Austin Powers lookalike better put up or shut up in 2010 and for me, I’m glad he’s gone from Garmin. They have a fine leader in Christian VdV, and not only that, the guy has a the best attitude in the business.

My prediction? Wiggo’s own ego will do him in and he’ll fade from the limelight. The way he left Garmin should give all and sundry an insight into his way of thinking. If the English need a Tour hero, then I say look again to the Manx Missile. Cavendish will have a tougher time of it without George Hincapie, but he’ll no doubt gather up a fair number of stage wins anyway.

The top three Tour favorites? Contador/Armstrong even odds, then the Shlecks, then VdV, a rejuvenated Sastre, Tony Martin, and Austin….I mean Bradley Wiggins.

Cheers.

By: rumblebee

rumblebee — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:58:23 +0000

I like Wiggo too,he rides the full season. Hopefully after his great ride at the Tour last year he doesn't “hole himself up” getting ready for it this year and we actually get to see him RACE before the big show.

By: jesusnieto

jesusnieto — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:31:54 +0000

Great! It will be an interesting season. With some of the top GC hopefuls spreading out to different teams, rather than riding together in 2 or 3 teams, the grand tours should be more exciting than the past few years. This year we will have Lance vs. Alberto, Vande Velde vs. Wiggo, George and Cuddles enjoying a newfound freedom. On the other hand, Liquigas has 3 or 4 GC riders, and let's not forget Levi and Kloden, who haven't said what their plans are, but surely will be also ready for July in case something happens to the Boss. Very interesting dynamics, I can't wait to see how the tour season develops this year.