[shag]

Okay, Okay ... some are not real contenders (is anyone, really, other than Cuddles and Wiggo?) but had to include them because their nicks are so good (or bad).

[N.B.O.L.]

I obviously need to take a class on cycling nick names, because I only know about half of these. Still I think I can answer. While I would love to see "Weight of a Nation" win, I don't think he can possible have the form he needs after all he expended in the Giro. Burkni is probably right, and Wiggo may be too fragile to hang on for the three weeks, but with all of the TT km had to vote for him. If Wiggo does falter then Cuddles.

This post has been edited by N.B.O.L.: 20 June 2012 - 02:48 PM

[shag]

N.B.O.L., on 20 June 2012 - 02:47 PM, said:

I obviously need to take a class on cycling nick names, because I only know about half of these.

To be fair I took some liberties with some of them ... but it's my poll so I felt entitled.

[Burkni]

Have to agree with shag there, only know about half the names. Voted Cuddles.

[crockett]

Burkni, on 20 June 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:

Have to agree with shag there, only know about half the names. Voted Cuddles.

Which is saying something, since shag put together the poll!

Who is weight of the nation?

[crockett]

Was WoftheN Hesjedal? Assuming that to be the case after reading nbol's post, but hasn't the weight lifted? Or is it Rolland?

The following comment can be ignored if it turns out that he is the Pope or the Other Shark, but perhaps the greatest oversight ever, where is Peter Sagan on this list??????? Has shag not been following twitter?

[N.B.O.L.]

I assumed Weight was Hesjedal. Found that "The Condor of V..." was Gesink by a google search. Have no idea about The Pope, or either Shark.

Edit to Add: I remember someone starting a stir by saying they were the second best climber in the world, but I don't remember who it was.

This post has been edited by N.B.O.L.: 20 June 2012 - 07:58 PM

[shag]

N.B.O.L., on 20 June 2012 - 07:57 PM, said:

Edit to Add: I remember someone starting a stir by saying they were the second best climber in the world, but I don't remember who it was.

You are thinking of Rujano, who claimed to be the third best climber in the world. Despite this rather tasty hook, I omitted him from the poll for obvious reasons. At least it is good everyone agrees that Contador is The Best Climber in the World.

[shag]

crockett, on 20 June 2012 - 07:47 PM, said:

The following comment can be ignored if it turns out that he is the Pope or the Other Shark, but perhaps the greatest oversight ever, where is Peter Sagan on this list??????? Has shag not been following twitter?

No, no, I agree Sagan will have a substantial lead heading into the final ITT and will be set to win the GC by a record margin, but an overenthusiastic countryman (Daniela Hantuchova), in a fit of Slovak pride, decides to fly in to visit Sagan to show her support ... leading to distractions of Saganian proportions and poor Sagan missing his start time fo the ITT by a good three-and-a-half hours ... thereby dropping him to fifth overall.

[Leafcake]

Cyclists do have funny nick names. The list is hilarious.
Googled some; so the Pope is Menchov and The Second Best Climber in the World is Horner (I'd much rather have Klöden on this list).
But who is the other shark next to Spaghetti Man Mr. Nibbles?

Anyway, after reading Burkni's prognostications had to flush out all the rest.

crockett, on 20 June 2012 - 07:47 PM, said:

but perhaps the greatest oversight ever, where is Peter Sagan on this list??????? Has shag not been following twitter?

Agree. A disgrace.

This post has been edited by Leafcake: 20 June 2012 - 09:04 PM

[shag]

Leafcake, on 20 June 2012 - 08:59 PM, said:

But who is the other shark next to Spaghetti Man Mr. Nibbles?

Curious to see who can decipher that one first, probably the most obscure. Massive prize to the winner.

[LukeA]

Looking for Weight of a Nation - a.k.a. Ryder Hesjedal to win this year's Tour....Giro-Tour double baby! He has not been racing in the peloton since the Giro, the Tour is his first win back, and I think he can hold his form. With 100k of TT's, he can keep high up in the overall....If he can stay with the best in the mountains, he can win or at worst: podium and or top 5.

[crockett]

shag, on 20 June 2012 - 09:24 PM, said:

Curious to see who can decipher that one first, probably the most obscure. Massive prize to the winner.

Belgian Beer?

[buddy]

Well of course Spaghetti Man Mr Nibbles is Peter Sagan ..... I think he is quickly becoming my favourite rider. I love the Cav green jersey tweet.

I voted for Evans to repeat.

Interesting to see that Greipel is getting four ridersto support him in the sprints. That is going to put Sky into a difficult position. Do they try to match the leadout and burn riders or leave Cav to look after his own sprint. I do not think Cav will win too many this year.

Thanks,

Buddy

[Leafcake]

buddy, on 21 June 2012 - 06:07 AM, said:

Well of course Spaghetti Man Mr Nibbles is Peter Sagan .....

Sorry Buddy, I should have given credit to that nickname. You are of course very close because it is directly linked to Sagan, alas to @TweeterSagan who refers to Nibali by that nickname. Nibali is also known as The Shark, from Italian – “lo Squalo” - which is short for “lo Squalo dello Stretto” (the shark of the strait). Stretto di Messina - Strait of Messina - “is the narrow passage between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of Calabria in the south of Italy". And Nibali comes from Messina.

here is a list with most of the names
http://velorooms.com...ling-nicknames/

Now, off to find the Other Shark...

[N.B.O.L.]

buddy, on 21 June 2012 - 06:07 AM, said:

Well of course Spaghetti Man Mr Nibbles is Peter Sagan ..... I think he is quickly becoming my favourite rider. I love the Cav green jersey tweet.

I voted for Evans to repeat.

Interesting to see that Greipel is getting four ridersto support him in the sprints. That is going to put Sky into a difficult position. Do they try to match the leadout and burn riders or leave Cav to look after his own sprint. I do not think Cav will win too many this year.

Thanks,

Buddy

I don't know how the relationship is between Peter Sagan and Nibali, but @TweeterSagan hates Spaghetti Man Mr. Nibbles because he is a traitor running of to the team in turquoise.

I should really be ashamed of how much of my entertainment depends on @TweeterSagan on a daily basis.

This post has been edited by N.B.O.L.: 21 June 2012 - 01:04 PM

[Leafcake]

buddy, on 21 June 2012 - 06:07 AM, said:

That is going to put Sky into a difficult position. Do they try to match the leadout and burn riders or leave Cav to look after his own sprint. I do not think Cav will win too many this year.

Sky

Bradley Wiggins (GBr)
Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor)
Mark Cavendish (GBr)
Bernhard Eisel (Aut)
Chris Froome (GBr)
Christian Knees (Ger)
Richie Porte (Aus)
Michael Rogers (Aus)
Kanstantsin Siutsou (Blr)

Priority goes to GC with Wiggins. According to Brailsford Eisel and Hagen to support Cavendish in the sprints. Hagen in double role: "Edvald Boasson Hagen will be Cavendish’s key lead out man and also offer support to Wiggins when the race hits the mountains." (teamsky.com)


Mark Cavendish said: "It's a dream to ride for a team that holds so much British interest and has a chance to win the yellow jersey.
“I know the push for the GC podium will make it more difficult for me to repeat the success I've enjoyed the last few years. But I'll compete and - as always - I'll dedicate myself to making it a successful Tour for Team Sky and, let's hope, for Britain.” (teamsky.com)

According to de Jongh, if Cavendish's form declines as the Tour goes on, they might decide to sent him home. (Sporza)

McEwen too thinks that Cavendish is concentrated more on the Olympic race, rather than the Tour. (nieuwsblad.be)

[Burkni]

N.B.O.L., on 21 June 2012 - 01:02 PM, said:

I should really be ashamed of how much of my entertainment day-to-day knowledge depends on @TweeterSagan on a daily basis.

Fixed that to adapt to my own situation

Leafcake, on 21 June 2012 - 02:04 PM, said:

According to de Jongh, if Cavendish's form declines as the Tour goes on, they might decide to sent him home. (Sporza)

With that Giro in his legs, including the Dolomites, unlike Goss et al. I would not be surprised if it did.
Wonder what he would do to reach the start line in London in top form in that case.

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McEwen too thinks that Cavendish is concentrated more on the Olympic race, rather than the Tour. (nieuwsblad.be)

My impression too, and who could blame him? He has 20 stages and a green jersey already, so nothing really new in the Tour for him.
Sky probably places a lot more emphasis on Olympic gold on home soil than a bunch more of Tour stages.

[buddy]

well of course I stand corrected. Silly me for takingthe bait and jumping right in there

I am liking Sagan more and more. He not only can sprint very very well but has a wonderful sense of humour. How refreshing. I lose Robbie Mac and pick up a Sagan. Could be a good swap even though he isn't an aussie.

I am looking forward to the first week of the tour. Watch those sprinters go.

Thanks,

Buddy

[The Rake]

Voted for Wiggo, but fear the King of Kenya is going to be Crown Prince again ready to pick up the slack in week three