View Full Version : I still think George can win
Only joking! The man is a flippin' dead weight!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Thoughts, observations?
Lithuania
07-18-06, 03:34 PM
I think he was in a very tough situation and I dont envy that in anyway. Its got to be tough to be so hyped up like that just because you are the main american on the team.
It's also tough that he has an IQ of 80.
CanyonChaser
07-18-06, 03:55 PM
It's also tough that he has an IQ of 80.
Do you really think its that high? At least he knocked up---er married a trophy girl!
(not a George fan...)
dp
Wil Davis
07-18-06, 03:57 PM
I think it rather depends on whether or not he has a relative in the TdF governing body… or perhaps he's buddies with Christian Prudehomme…
;)
- Wil
rufvelo
07-18-06, 04:04 PM
Only joking! The man is a flippin' dead weight!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Thoughts, observations?
Real racers have a healthy respect for riders who have made it to the euro pro circuit. Others, wannabe racers for example, can only wish, or derive some amusement when they falter.
Only half joking! ....
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Only joking! The man is a flippin' dead weight!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Thoughts, observations?
Come on admit it, you are just jealous of George. Maybe one day you will have a life to. You can do it!
Richard
I'm interested to know who EVER thought Hincapie could wint the Tour de France? That's crazy talk.
I'm interested to know who EVER thought Hincapie could wint the Tour de France? That's crazy talk.
I would not say it is crazy talk. In hindsite it was definitely unrealistic, but not crazy. I did not think George would win, but thought he would finish top ten. He is a good time trialist, I think the second best remaining from last years TDF, a decent climber, and a good sprinter considering the other skills. He is a jack of all trades, but an ace of none.
Discovery should have named Popo the leader from the start, and they would have a top 10 guy right now. He is not the best yet, but he is a tough son of a gun.
Richard
I think the real question is, now that he can't use the excuse "I only sucked your wheel all the way up because I had to wait for Lance" could he even win a stage?
SunSwingsLow
07-18-06, 05:16 PM
I think the real question is, now that he can't use the excuse "I only sucked your wheel all the way up because I had to wait for Lance" could he even win a stage?
He did last year.
But I do not think this year will be for him and a stage win.
He did last year.
And an epic stage to win it was....
a_fire_inside
07-18-06, 05:46 PM
He did last year.
But I do not think this year will be for him and a stage win.
I'm sure that's what Piuma was referring to.
Blackberry
07-18-06, 05:55 PM
It's also tough that he has an IQ of 80.
Well let's see. Is he richer than you? Does he have a more beautiful wife? Has he won stages in top pro events you'll never even see in person? Not too shabby for a guy with an IQ of 80.
The day I start demeaning the ability of a man with as many accomplishments as Hincappie, is the day I have my own IQ examined for obvious decline.
mollusk
07-18-06, 08:14 PM
George is easily in the top 1000 bicycle racers in his country.
Staceyfb
07-18-06, 08:53 PM
So the way I see it(from a guy who does believe in GH). The way you all talk about him he is a joke.
No I ask you if riding in the tour is a joke. Do any of you have the ability to do it? I know I sure don't.
Have any of you had to, by no choice of your own, carry someone else to victory? Then be expected to prove yourself as the go to guy. George is of the age that he is not able to prove himself any longer(not that he really needs to).
Why all the hate for the guy. Who really cares what his IQ is. It has no correlation to his riding ability. He has won stages in major tours. He has proved to me that he is a guy I can look up to for his sheer willingness to abuse his body to try and be the best he can be. Is he a LA, not by a long shot, never will be, never could be. Neither am I, but I try to my best and that is what I want my kids and freinds to see when the look at my accomplishments.
THe man is living a life most of us pavement beaters can only dream of. So instead of hating, try looking at the big picture. He wasn't even projected to podium.
Staceyfb
07-18-06, 08:54 PM
George is easily in the top 1000 bicycle racers in his country.
I have been around enough to find it real hard to believe that there is 999 riders in this country that could hold a flame to GH. He isn't in the top 40 of the best of the best in the world because there is 1000 risers in the USA that can ride better than he can.
Laggard
07-18-06, 09:32 PM
I'm not a huge George fan and think that most Americans tend to overrate him. However, I have a huge amount of respect for the guy. He's selflessly busted his ass for years, riding at a high level and doing his job well. Anyone who's spent that much time in the peloton and has done that many one-day races and grand tours deserves everyones respect.
IQ of 80? Shut the hell up. Lazy? How many of you have the will to train 500+ miles a week? Half of you losers skip rides because it's raining. Try dragging your ass over Flanders in the rain, wind and mud.
I think the real question is, now that he can't use the excuse "I only sucked your wheel all the way up because I had to wait for Lance" could he even win a stage?
Please tell everyone of your great achievments in life.
You guys are unbelievable......Firstly, It's "go george" this & "Go george" that, you built up completely unrealistic expectations of how George & the Disco's would perform in the tour.....then when they don't meet your expectations, it's "george is a dud"....un-bloody-believable. I'm no George fan, but the guy has done more for cycling in the US than all of you 'knockers' put together...Do you know how hard it is to get a spot on a pro-team, let alone a start in the tour?....& then on top of that be in the 'elite' of the tour?...nah, didn't think so. I look forward to seeing you all back on the George 'bandwagon' when he gets a spring classic (or 2) next year.....BTW Lance wouldn't have 7 TDF's without this guy. I dare you to tell Lance that george is a dud....none of you have the guts.....Go cadel!
Here's the point. George is a rouleur. You'd have to be super super stupid to think he'd go anywhere near the top of the classement.
Well let's see. Is he richer than you? Does he have a more beautiful wife? Has he won stages in top pro events you'll never even see in person? Not too shabby for a guy with an IQ of 80.
I'm richer than you, and I have a more beautiful wife, and I'm a better cyclist than you.
Real racers have a healthy respect for riders who have made it to the euro pro circuit.
Nope - real racers know guys who have made it on the euro pro circuit, and have a chuckle with them about how stupid Hincapie is.
I'm richer than you, and I have a more beautiful wife, and I'm a better cyclist than you.
....you forgot 'more modest', as well
substructure
07-19-06, 05:07 AM
I have a healthy respect for any man who completes the tour in one piece - even if he finished last.
All I hear on and off this forum is Discovery sucks, Lance sucks, now George sucks tomorrow Popo will suck.
Well, I'm typing this behind the desk of a dead end job that I really don't like. So to see men accomplish things I can only dream about makes me respect them even more.
Go ahead and disrespect. But until you cross the finish line before any of them your words are childish and quite hollow.
classic1
07-19-06, 06:43 AM
IQ of 80? Shut the hell up. Lazy? How many of you have the will to train 500+ miles a week? Half of you losers skip rides because it's raining. Try dragging your ass over Flanders in the rain, wind and mud.
Cmon Laggard, riding 500+ miles per week in the wind mud and rain is stupid.
baj32161
07-19-06, 06:54 AM
Only joking! The man is a flippin' dead weight!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Thoughts, observations?
I think I'll just finish my orange:rolleyes: .
Laggard
07-19-06, 07:31 AM
Cmon Laggard, riding 500+ miles per week in the wind mud and rain is stupid.
But of course it is.
CanyonChaser
07-19-06, 07:54 AM
Personally, I think GH was a great lootenent. but will never be a great Captain.
flythebike
07-19-06, 08:10 AM
It was simply too much to expect of George, at age 33 or whatever, to change into a GC man. If you want to live in Hope, move to Arkansas.
Very easy to call someone stupid who is a man of few words. I've never seen him ride with dumb tactics, no reason to believe he is an idiot.
rufvelo
07-19-06, 08:17 AM
...and I'm a better cyclist than you.....
In that parking lot racing you do over weekends, or on the trainer competing with your laptop?
:D
merlinextraligh
07-19-06, 08:57 AM
Here's the point. George is a rouleur. You'd have to be super super stupid to think he'd go anywhere near the top of the classement.
I think Euro's right on this. The thought that Hincapie was going to finish on the podium was a fantasy, based upon one opportunistic stage last year. Doesn't mean that Hincapie isn't a very good professional cyclist. Just means he's not a GC guy for a Grand Tour. I don't think deep down that even Hincapie thought he was going to finish high on GC.
timmhaan
07-19-06, 01:56 PM
the media is retarded when it comes to american's in the tour. if anyone does a remotely good job they are quickly labeled the next lance.
anyway, that said...it looks like GH is 53 minutes down. whoa!!
merlinextraligh
07-19-06, 02:22 PM
the media is retarded when it comes to american's in the tour. if anyone does a remotely good job they are quickly labeled the next lance.
anyway, that said...it looks like GH is 53 minutes down. whoa!!
Its not just the media however. About half this forum, who you would expect to know better, was toting Hincapie for the podium.
the media is retarded when it comes to american's in the tour. if anyone does a remotely good job they are quickly labeled the next lance.
anyway, that said...it looks like GH is 53 minutes down. whoa!!
Thanks for the spoiler!! Just as I was getting ready to watch I know the fate of one rider today.
Richard
timmhaan
07-19-06, 02:41 PM
very true. i guess we all like to see our countrymen do well, but at some point there has to be a bit of realism mixed in there. at least george got to wear yellow for a little while...that's pretty cool.
Its not just the media however. About half this forum, who you would expect to know better, was toting Hincapie for the podium.
Again I will say I did not expect George to make the podium, but I thought he had a chance at a top 5 to 10. Insane? Maybe, but George is the 2nd best returning time trialist from last year. If he finished top 5 in the time trials, and sucked wheel in the mountains then a top 10 is not far fetched. Obviously it did not work out. I was wrong. Didn't he finish top 20 last year? Top 5 from last year are gone, so where is the stretch?
Richard
timmhaan
07-19-06, 02:46 PM
Thanks for the spoiler!! Just as I was getting ready to watch I know the fate of one rider today.
Richard
oh come on...he's finished. so what if he went from 30th place to 40th place. it's hardly a nailbiter. besides, the stage is FINISHED! the results are posted! it's official. don't give me that spolier crap.
Thoughts, observations?
You give me a tilt in my kilt, sweetie! :love:
Go cadel!
Go the Dodger!
:D
I have a healthy respect for any man who completes the tour in one piece - even if he finished last.
All I hear on and off this forum is Discovery sucks, Lance sucks, now George sucks tomorrow Popo will suck.
Well, I'm typing this behind the desk of a dead end job that I really don't like. So to see men accomplish things I can only dream about makes me respect them even more.
Go ahead and disrespect. But until you cross the finish line before any of them your words are childish and quite hollow.
In my experience people who deride and try to cut down successful people are those who have acheived the least of it themselves. George is successful at what he does simply because he has made it to the pro ranks and is racing in the biggest event on the planet. Nothing wrong with admiring that.
Sincitycycler
07-19-06, 04:32 PM
It's also tough that he has an IQ of 80.
You obviously have issues with George?
He's a nice guy and makes a living racing a bike and stuffing a hot podium girl.
Sour grapes...:rolleyes:
In that parking lot racing you do over weekends, or on the trainer competing with your laptop?
174th in the Ardechoise. Gold medal. Top British rider in my distance
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/5708/3826534ml2.jpg
Gold medal in the Marmotte
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1483/untitled1mm7.jpg
Under the hour on Alpe d’Huez
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/7145/untitled3bnj4.jpg
classic1
07-19-06, 05:39 PM
EURO - good pics.
Do you have any pics of yourself stuffing a podium girl?
EURO - good pics.
Do you have any pics of yourself stuffing a podium girl?
+1 on the pics...
classic1
07-19-06, 05:42 PM
+1 on the pics...
The ones he has or hasn't posted?
oh come on...he's finished. so what if he went from 30th place to 40th place. it's hardly a nailbiter. besides, the stage is FINISHED! the results are posted! it's official. don't give me that spolier crap.
I just watched the stage. Please accept my apologies. Hincapie had nothing to do with this, and wasn't seen after the first minute of coverage.
Richard
MichaelinTN
07-19-06, 08:21 PM
This forum is full of nitwits.
Way to support your fellow countryman - you jackasses!
George is a successful cyclist, has a beautiful wife, and an adorable child - you should all be so lucky.
All you people do is *****.
174th in the Ardechoise. Gold medal. Top British rider in my distance
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/5708/3826534ml2.jpg
Gold medal in the Marmotte
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/1483/untitled1mm7.jpg
Under the hour on Alpe d’Huez
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/7145/untitled3bnj4.jpg
Euro, you are one ugly son of a *****!
This forum is full of nitwits.
Well duh...
C_Heath
07-19-06, 08:57 PM
<<<<<< nitty
George is still one of my 3 most favs
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