General Cycling Thread
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Re: General Cycling ThreadDoes anyone know anything about those men dressed in suits who give the female cyclists a push up the backside at the start of the race? Also worth noting that they touch their rears for the 2 minutes preceding the start too (yes, including Miss Pendleton's).
What skills would one need for this job?
I feel that, with a 1st class degree in BSc mathematics, a valid CRB and a full driving licence that I would be suited to the role. I have plenty of work experience and would very much like a new challenge.
So, if there are any vacancies going, please let me know.
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Re: General Cycling ThreadThe team ones are bike mechanics or specialists who do stuff for each team. The guys in suits are commissaires/UCI/IOC officials.(Original post by Dagnabbit)
Does anyone know anything about those men dressed in suits who give the cyclists a push up the backside at the start of the race? Also worth noting that they touch their rears for the 2 minutes preceding the start too (yes, including Miss Pendleton's).
What skills would one need for this job?
I feel that, with a 1st class degree in BSc mathematics, a valid CRB and a full driving licence that I would be suited to the role. I have plenty of work experience and would very much like a new challenge.
So, if there are any vacancies going, please let me know.
They're holding the bike saddles, not their bums.
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Australia up next in the women's pursuit, then NZ and GB.Last edited by Roobsa; 03-08-2012 at 17:43. -
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Re: General Cycling ThreadThey don't actually touch the bums, their hand is holding the bottom of the seat.(Original post by Dagnabbit)
Does anyone know anything about those men dressed in suits who give the female cyclists a push up the backside at the start of the race? Also worth noting that they touch their rears for the 2 minutes preceding the start too (yes, including Miss Pendleton's).
What skills would one need for this job?
I feel that, with a 1st class degree in BSc mathematics, a valid CRB and a full driving licence that I would be suited to the role. I have plenty of work experience and would very much like a new challenge.
So, if there are any vacancies going, please let me know.
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Re: General Cycling ThreadYep, you're right.(Original post by Foghorn Leghorn)
They don't actually touch the bums, their hand is holding the bottom of the seat.
Unfortunately, by the time I noticed, my post was already 3 minutes old so I decided to leave it.
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Re: General Cycling ThreadBecause we have the best coaches, the best facilities and the best support setup in the world. Sky have put a LOT of money into funding British Cycling recently and just look at what Team Sky have done this year. It's really quite unbelievable. -
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Re: General Cycling ThreadThat's just showing off.(Original post by Deshi)
I've just read somewhere that...
"EVERY British rider competing in a timed event has set a world record here in London"
And nicely done Vicky.
