Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised, but I have been stunned by the public backing of Wiggins by other cyclists.
@anthony_tan just saying what all cyclists are thinking. bout time i say
— Chris Sutton (@cjsutton2) July 9, 2012
Guess that @bradwiggins couldn’t be more clear: inrng.tumblr.com/post/267698882… I appreciate!!!
— Manuel Quinziato (@manuelquinziato) July 8, 2012
Just heard @bradwiggins quote from the press conference today. Please do yourself the favor and read it. It is so, spot on. Thank you Wiggo.
— VandeVelde,Christian (@ChristianVDV) July 8, 2012
Well said. Bradley Wiggins has a few choice words for those who doubt racing can be clean – velonews.competitor.com/2012/07/news/b…
— Robbie McEwen (@mcewenrobbie) July 8, 2012
Good on @bradwiggins for an honest answer in today’s press conference, aimed at people who know nothing better than to be skeptical.
— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) July 8, 2012
At least Greg Henderson made some remark about the words used.
I see @franmillar has been flown in.Maybe a little media training touch up today Fran?I like what Wiggo has said but not the way it was said
— Greg Henderson (@Greghenderson1) July 9, 2012
On the other hand, there is a belter of an Open Letter to the peloton on Cyclingnews.com forums today. Read it here.
I wonder if the cyclists coming out in support of the foul mouthed tirade would be comfortable sitting down watching that with their wives, daughter, sons and mothers in the room? I even know of some blokes who wouldn’t appreciate that sort of language. And just to let my 3 fans that read this blog, I have used all the words and more that Wiggins used today in one sentence! I wasn’t in front of a media scrum at the time, and I have never received PR training.
As mentioned earlier today, I am a fan of the outspoken guys in the peloton, but using language like Wiggins used just shows a lack of class and respect for the fans.
Your thought?
I totally Agree with your closing sentence. No need for it, comes across like a football hooligan not a champion. He always bangs on about his role models in the sport……needs to step into the shoes of being a role model now (well deserved too) and realise that people are looking up to him
As they say, he is a role model. Just not a very good one. If cycling is to clean up, it has to be from inside. That means marquee riders need to speak out and not be defensive.
Well done Smiss, you got a mention on the Velocast Podcast for that comment. 🙂
I agree this language is inappropriate. There is a better way to express himself about the issues of concern to him. I am of the view that cycling is a classy sport and there is no need for fthis public behavior.
Cadel would never say those things in public.
Here’s the problem – two video’s Norbs in two days. Both with a C-Bomb. I enjoy my son watching the tour, but I think I will be switching off the TV if mutton-chops is going to talk!