Quite a bit of hate going on here for Talansky.
I'm surprised, although I know I shouldn't be, because last season it was Farrar's turn, and I was surprised then to. I'm not sure why American Tour fans seem to turn on their own so much and why they seem to go out of there way to prove to everyone that their not "homers". Now I'm not saying you have to be totally nationalistic and only root for the home team, but geez, why the hate for our own? Talansky is the first serious GC contender we have seen in awhile, yet so many people seem to be rooting against him. Tyler Farrar was treated in a similarly shabby way during last years Tour, even though he was, and still is, America's only serious sprint specialist.
Talansky has been very humble IMO whether he's winning or losing. He has said the right things in every situation I have seen him in, and I think he is an ambassador for the sport in America. He's also put a good face on American racing to the world. Heck, the French fans seemed to love him as he came in last and unlike here, they appreciated the effort.
So while you might have a foreign rider or two that are your favorites, as I do, it's always good to want to see the home team do well.
Go TJ! (Let the hate begin)
