Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Sam Bennett - no same day spoilers

Options
1…3334363839…77

Comments

  • Options
    #1052
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    breezy1985 wrote: »
    This guy can't even stay at the front of a bunch in the build up to a sprint so I hope he is kept well away from Sam in the big races

    I'd say Sam and Cav will have very different schedules next year. I don't imagine
    they'll be in many races together.


  • Options
    #1053
    PringleDemon
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭PringleDemon


    There's nothing to suggest that Cav can get anywhere near the level required nowadays at the front of the race .
    His last few seasons have been very poor and he has been extremely lucky to get his previous contract with Bahrain McLaren. He has had his time in the limelight but the younger guys are much faster and motivated .


  • Options
    #1054
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,814 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I'd say he's probably working for room and board.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Options
    #1055
    wirelessdude01
    Registered Users Posts: 8,419 ✭✭✭wirelessdude01


    I'd imagine Cav is there as a mentor really, will be on minimum wage but that his previous relationship with Specialised will have played a part in this move.


  • Options
    #1056
    breezy1985
    Registered Users Posts: 24,793 ✭✭✭✭breezy1985


    CrowdedHouse wrote: »
    I'd say he's probably working for room and board.

    Mostly there to sell a few bikes in the UK id say


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #1057
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    I've love to see Cav finish with a few more wins.
    He's done as a top level sprinter but has the talent and craft to get a result or two yet.
    Pro teams are advertisements for their sponsors and Cav gets publicity no matter what...


  • Options
    #1058
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I think mentioned on this thread or another one when he raced in the Saudi Tour before the lock down he was instrumental in getting Phil Bauhause the GC. It wasn't down to great legs but experience and making good calls on the road. If he can bring more of that to the table then he could be a worthy asset in a team.

    His shape after lock down though was questionable at best. There was no case to be made for him riding the tour.


  • Options
    #1059
    breezy1985
    Registered Users Posts: 24,793 ✭✭✭✭breezy1985


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I think mentioned on this thread or another one when he raced in the Saudi Tour before the lock down he was instrumental in getting Phil Bauhause the GC. It wasn't down to great legs but experience and making good calls on the road. If he can bring more of that to the table then he could be a worthy asset in a team.

    His shape after lock down though was questionable at best. There was no case to be made for him riding the tour.


    Shape after lockdown?
    More like his shape for about 4 years now. The Middle Eastern tours are about as relevant as a pre season friendly


  • Options
    #1060
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,314 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    In fairness to Cav, it's more illness than attitude that's been his problem, surely?

    He made the front echelon in De Panne, only to be taken out by a crash - you weren't making that split without some form and motivation, if people remember the day that was in it!


  • Options
    #1061
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    New kit for next year.

    Pg362AV6rscTmXmG9ZmLxX-970-80.png.webp

    https://twitter.com/deceuninck_qst/status/1337014812757401602


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #1062
    breezy1985
    Registered Users Posts: 24,793 ✭✭✭✭breezy1985


    The old kit was very hard to pick out and looked like different teams from front and behind so this is an improvement without being anything amazing


  • Options
    #1063
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,832 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    I hope the Movistar kit is different for 2021 - it's mad similar.


  • Options
    #1064
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    eeeee wrote: »
    I hope the Movistar kit is different for 2021 - it's mad similar.

    They actually had a competion during lockdown to design a jersey and raise fuds for something. Not sure if they ever raced in it this year though. Pity as I quite liked it.

    svv85QDjCvkZ5ZjbJC6RJQ-970-80.jpg.webp


  • Options
    #1065
    deise08
    Registered Users Posts: 3,330 ✭✭✭deise08


    Sorry, not Sam but Dan..
    Sellung signed jerseys for charity.
    https://mobile.twitter.com/_Levellr/status/1337392609409556480


  • Options
    #1066
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 28,413 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    Official Ireland knows who he is now... Sam has a 2 page fluff piece in the Christmas RTE Guide :)

    TG4 have a 30 minute special on Sam and TDF 2020 at 8pm on December 22nd.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



  • Options
    #1067
    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Official Ireland knows who he is now... Sam has a 2 page fluff piece in the Christmas RTE Guide :)

    TG4 have a 30 minute special on Sam and TDF 2020 at 8pm on December 22nd.

    Just bumping this. In case someone forgets it's on ;)


  • Options
    #1068
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Great timing thanks. I'd completely forgotten about it.


  • Options
    #1069
    f1000
    Registered Users Posts: 313 ✭✭f1000


    watching online. big delay between audio & video


  • Options
    #1070
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,814 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    The end credits said he donated his appearance fee to Temple Street children's hospital

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • Options
    #1071
    f1000
    Registered Users Posts: 313 ✭✭f1000


    https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/sport-tv-player/play/?pid=6216942669001&title=Tour%202020%20&%20Sam%20Bennett&series=Tour%202020%20&%20Sam%20Bennett&genre=Sport&pcode=613239

    link is up to re-watch. Thanks to Sticky Bottle for the link

    https://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/watch-full-documentary-sam-bennetts-tour-de-france-right-here-video/


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #1072
    JohnnyKq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭JohnnyKq


    f1000 wrote: »
    https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/sport-tv-player/play/?pid=6216942669001&title=Tour%202020%20&%20Sam%20Bennett&series=Tour%202020%20&%20Sam%20Bennett&genre=Sport&pcode=613239

    link is up to re-watch

    Thank you. I missed most of the episode and want to watch again.


  • Options
    #1073
    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    Great watch I have to say.
    And a great quote to finish up with.

    ‘Everything you want is outside your comfort zone. Work hard enough and anything is possible’ - Sam Bennett
    Tour de France green jersey winner.


  • Options
    #1074
    JohnnyKq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭JohnnyKq


    Ceepo wrote: »
    Great watch I have to say.
    And a great quote to finish up with.

    ‘Everything you want is outside your comfort zone. Work hard enough and anything is possible’ - Sam Bennett
    Tour de France green jersey winner.

    Inspiration quote. One for the grandkids.


  • Options
    #1075
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Piece from today on Cycling News with Sam

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/sam-bennett-i-dont-know-if-im-the-best-sprinter-or-not/


  • Options
    #1076
    JohnnyKq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 154 ✭✭JohnnyKq


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Piece from today on Cycling News with Sam

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/sam-bennett-i-dont-know-if-im-the-best-sprinter-or-not/

    Sam needs to understand he was the best sprinter in 2020 and God willing will be the best in 2021


  • Options
    #1077
    dublin49
    Registered Users Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭dublin49


    is Caleb evans not faster,seems to come out on top when in right position.Dont know,just asking


  • Options
    #1078
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,540 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    dublin49 wrote: »
    is Caleb evans not faster,seems to come out on top when in right position.Dont know,just asking

    I would have said at the beginning of the year and last year, that he was more tactically aware and better at timing but in a flat out sprint, the two together, Bennett beats him hands down. This year though, now that Bennett has grown in confidence, which was his only issue, he is flat out the better sprinter.


  • Options
    #1079
    dublin49
    Registered Users Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭dublin49


    CramCycle wrote: »
    I would have said at the beginning of the year and last year, that he was more tactically aware and better at timing but in a flat out sprint, the two together, Bennett beats him hands down. This year though, now that Bennett has grown in confidence, which was his only issue, he is flat out the better sprinter.

    glad to hear.why do they not put a team member or two on Sams back wheel in final sprint to block Caleb or other sprinters getting onto to his wheel or is that not practical,


  • Options
    #1080
    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    dublin49 wrote: »
    glad to hear.why do they not put a team member or two on Sams back wheel in final sprint to block Caleb or other sprinters getting onto to his wheel or is that not practical,

    Maybe the found a role for Cav


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #1081
    dublin49
    Registered Users Posts: 1,305 ✭✭✭dublin49


    Watching Ewan doing Bennett a few times this year I wonder is Bennett suited to riding for the dominant sprint team in the peleton.Viviana hasnt figured since he left so obviously it suited him .I think it suited Bennett to track the dominant team rather them be that target himself.Think the jury is out which suits him best, I hope he has a great 2021 .


Advertisement