Minor Races Thread 2015 - [SPOILERS]

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I'm not sure who gets anything out of it. Very few watch it on TV, even less at the roadside.
Maybe someone can explain why it appeals to the Middle Eastern despots, advertisers or the UCI. Let alone the teams and riders unless their on an extra special bonus - free petrol for life?

It sounds like it's a roaring success with the riders...not
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news...mpossible-conditions-at-abu-dhabi-tour-194918

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

And for the winner a hawk...or maybe 2

 

[mjr]

And for the winner a hawk...or maybe 2

If I wasn't out cycling tomorrow and watching Paris-Tours on Sunday, I'd watch that race just to see what madness happens next!

 

[psmiffy]

Qatar, Dubai, Oman and now this crap; and next year's Worlds are in Qatar...someone's pocket at the UCI is getting well lined - taking a leaf out of FIFA's book.

you have just noticed this - you really need to ask your mate Fat Pat how all this came about

 

[400bhp]

Got it on in the background...zzzzzz...

 

[Crackle]

So Viviani wins Abu Dhabi Deux,,,,

 

[mjr]

VN tries to explain the middle Eastern races' appeal in http://velonews.competitor.com/2015...cling-in-the-middle-east-keeps-pumping_387327

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Jeesuz:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/inaugural-abu-dhabi-tour-route-announced/

Cav getting well excited when the event was announced

 

[sleaver]

Jeesuz:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/inaugural-abu-dhabi-tour-route-announced/

Cav getting well excited when the event was announced

Surprising how excited you can get when being paid........probably a lot

So the heat is a problem and the riders are in it for 3+ hours, in direct sunshine, doing 120k+ each day. Footballers on the other hand, 90 minutes, only covering around 10k, walking at points and in a stadium that will provide some cover. Why is the World Cup being moved!!!!!

 

[rich p]

Why is the World Cup being moved!!!!!

Corrupt bidding process?

 

[mjr]

I was wondering what team was riding in dodgy looking camouflage at Paris Tours. Turns out it's the army. Guess that's OK then, isn't it?

 

[smutchin]

I was wondering what team was riding in dodgy looking camouflage at Paris Tours. Turns out it's the army. Guess that's OK then, isn't it?

They did the Route du Sud back in June as well -
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/minor-races-thread-2015-spoilers.173456/post-3751963

 

[sleaver]

Corrupt bidding process?

I was being sarcastic about over paid prima donnas vs cyclists

 

[rich p]

I was being sarcastic about over paid prima donnas vs cyclists

I know, but as far as I know it isn't being moved.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I was being sarcastic about over paid prima donnas vs cyclists

You forgot to call it wendyball