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07-19-2010, 08:43 PM
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Bert apologizes via Youtube
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07-19-2010, 08:57 PM
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Very nice.
dave
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07-19-2010, 10:02 PM
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Pathetic.
He apologizes for doing what he is getting paid € 4 million a year to do??? Pathetic. Really pathetic. All because of a bunch of overhyped media spin. He rode his bike, Schleck didn't ride his bike at the right time. Tough.
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07-20-2010, 04:49 AM
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You're right except the pathetic part. I think this was a well mannered and sincere reaction by AC. He prides himself on being the best rider and the best sportsman. He gave a good comment and although he didn't break any written rules it seems like it was warranted. I mean even if someone isn't a fan of AC (like me) you have to respect him for that.
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07-20-2010, 05:21 AM
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07-20-2010, 05:31 AM
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That's the read I got as well....but then again, I'm just sitting here sipping coffee in my jammies talking out of my ass.  William
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07-20-2010, 05:56 AM
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...so is he sorry enough to give the 30+ seconds back ?
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07-20-2010, 06:36 AM
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AC was put in the situation to "apologize" by the reactions
of the public and media. If he was a little more mature he might have been able to stick to his guns and say that this was not the time for waiting. The riders will decide what was the correct action. I'll bet most of them would have done the same as AC. It was too near the finish for any "unwritten" peloton rules or feel-good premeditated grandstanding. He does seem like a sincere guy to me. Finally, THEY ARE ONLY SECONDS APART! It's not decisive in the overall. There is more racing to come, and after all, most famous acts of this type in the past were actually calculated by the granter of the largess and only given when it didn't seem to be pivital in race. Or even when it was to the advantage of the granter tactically. Also, how do you think AC's teammates would have felt after they killed themselves to stay with him on that climb only to see him neutralize their work? And in the case of Lance, these things can backfire like the famous "gift" to Pantani . Give me honest, aggressive racing any day. Let's see which of these guys really has the fire in his belly. VF Last edited by victoryfactory; 07-20-2010 at 06:45 AM.
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07-20-2010, 06:44 AM
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...the "press" actually includes some who have actually competed in the Tour. It's not so black & white. Quote:
Doesn't seem like a bad guy to me either. Quote:
 William
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07-20-2010, 06:45 AM
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content aside, posting a youtube video is smart use of "new" media. it gets his words out, in his words, and is linkable, as this thread proves. with more humanity than a tweet. savvy.
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07-20-2010, 07:28 AM
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07-20-2010, 08:38 AM
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Last edited by oldpotatoe; 07-20-2010 at 08:41 AM.
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07-20-2010, 08:59 AM
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In another post reguarding this incident there was much criticisim. He made a video, now folks are saying positive things in his behalf.
I have never seen or heard of him being rude , arogant, cockie, thats not his character, if it was, it would of came out. Yes, I am aware of last years climb against Armstrong. He did slow down the peleton after the crash on the cobblestones when one of the brothers crashed. Sure he made some mistakes, we all do , thats are learning curve. Grow from that and move on. Which I beleive he is doing...
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