How the Game is Broken..
I was searching through some folders of stuff the other day and I came across this piece I wrote in 2013. It’s still relevant today ..
How the Game is Broken..
You often hear the phrase bandied about “Don’t hate the Player, hate the game” and it’s never been more relevant than in connection with cycling. The game of professional cycling (and De Gri is turning in his grave at me mentioning it as a game) is broken. The twin doping positives from the Vini Fantini team are showing up a true broken game, it’s raised more questions about how we treat people, teams, riders and how Professional cycling has to use up and spit out riders to make it all go round. Read More
Episode 23 Giro Preview and Ardennes Wrap up ..
In this Episode of the podcast John and Derek discuss Ardennes Week and how it all played out, we also look at the Giro and the shoddy politics and money grabbing involved in it’s Trip to Israel
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Extra Content: Collins Cycle Center Rás Team Interview
In an Irish Radio Interview with Tipp Mid West Radio club sponsor, rider and Rás debutant PJ Collins and Team Manager Derek Troy have a long ranging chat with Stevie O’Donnell about the team and their hopes for the Rás Tailteann 2018
Episode 22 – Paris Roubaix Review, Michael Goolaerts and Ardennes Week
This week on the Podcast – John and Derek discuss Paris Roubaix and how it played out, the tragic loss of Micahel Goolaerts, Derek poses the question should Paris Roubaix happen at all, and we preview Drugs Week sorry Ardennes Week. Derek also drops the bombshell he’s going into a new role …
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Episode 21 – Ronde Sportive & Paris Roubaix Preview
This week on the Podcast – John and Derek discuss the RVV Sportive, the Pro Race, Quick Step Dominance, Derek’s Mate Cyclocrossing at 70kph and Preview Paris Roubaix, with Derek going for a rank outsider winner.
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Episode 20 – Milan San Remo, Sagan Questions
This week on the Podcast – John and Derek discuss Milan San Remo, the attempts of Quickstep to work, the abscence of BMC and is Sagan not
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