Dark arts.......
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/201...pion-of-triat/
Dark arts.......
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/201...pion-of-triat/
Richard Taylor
"William Tell could take an apple off your head. Taylor could take out a processed pea."
Sid Waddell
Never taken part as I swim like a brick (some say I run like one as well ), but I enjoy watching.
The interpretation by the writer on assistance seems a little away from the reality. We've seen at Olympics how the 3rd competitor is often picked on swimming ability as they can then act as a domestique on the bike for the stronger competitors.
That has to be assistance that is not open to all as it is only open to the compatriots.
Richard Taylor
"William Tell could take an apple off your head. Taylor could take out a processed pea."
Sid Waddell
I think pro races are still draught-legal in both the swim and bike. As an old age grouper I've started in many mass swims the worst ones at Wimbleball on Exmoor where I set off in up to 800 starters.In the mess of it all I do not think anyone pulls off someone's goggles intentionally.If you are not aggressive however someone will swim over you and that can have fatal consequences-so be prepared to kick strategically.
Relig :Prot:Leg:Ang:Liber:Par
Aah yes, the old goggle trick, that's a Lancashire classic isn't it?? Couldn't have been a Brownlee. The Yorkshire equivalent is to have your Whippet chew his bike shoes up, and seeing as his shoes were in good order...
Luke Appleyard (Wharfedale)- quick on the dissent
Me and Stef saw Ali B yesterday while we were out running on the Dales Way. What a smashing lad
Poacher turned game-keeper
Live Tri on BBC 2 from Leeds with both Brownlees competing.
1-2 for the locals but well done to the British team.
First time ever a nation has had 4 out of first 5.
Take a bow gentlemen
And the usual down to earth post race interviews from them too. They're great to watch. Always say hello when I pass them out running too.
Ali is on a different level. I love the way he just grabs the race by the scruff of the neck & says "this is mine".