Title should be "Oui ou Non", shurley?

I'm sure it's exciting for those who like cycling.

For those who don't, it's a pain in the proverbial.

I'm largely non-plussed. With no game to go to this weekend (I'm not flying to bloody France!), I don't really have anywhere to go that I can't just not bother. On the other side, I don't have the slightest interest in cycling so won't be paying any attention to it either.

Not for me thank you

I suspect it's a bit like watching horse racing, which was described by a friend as, "like standing in a field with nothing to do, and every half hour some coloured caps come past". With the obvious difference that the coloured caps would come past only the once in a cycle race...

Stage 2 is going a few hundred meters from my house which means the A59 is going to be even more mental than usual but I'd say even for non cyclists its an excuse to get out into some excellent countryside.

Plus the amount of £££ its bringing in to small businesses en route that plan for it shouldnt be sniffed at. Like the Bakers I saw for the Tour De France that rented a catering kettle and was doing tea and bacon butties for £1.50 - massive queue that they wouldnt normally have had

I live in Bradford, so am used to people on drugs passing me at speed. However, surely this is like anything else you haven't tried, if you haven't tried it, don't knock it.

I can see how watching elite athletes do their thing in the flesh might be enjoyable' its like what we all do going to rugby isn't it? Those not particularly interested in the sport might nevertheless make a very good day out out of it, if you pick the right spot. Those interested won't just watch the cyclists whiz by, they will have access to radio and in many cases video of the event and watching them go past just adds to that. I'm sure there'll be places with big screens here and there too.

Someone mentioned horseracing, but if you want to, you can make a potted summary of most any sport or pastime sound absurd, but as a frequent attender of race meeting, in reality it isn't remotely like that, it is a fantastic day out, and that's why thousands of people are attracted to it, especially the major events.

Millions watched the Tour de Yorkshire last time and it was a boon for businesses on the route. Each to their own, but I certainly aren't going to knock something that millions in Yorkshire clearly actively support.

I'm with Jimmy on this one.
I used to be proud to say I was born in God's own county
THen they closed the road so that bicycles could go faster
No wonder Lancs lot think we're a load of softies.

As for the old "Don't knock it unless you've tried it" chestnut - there are things I saw on the inside that I would never try cos its just sick but if that floats your boat FA

It is true that Yorkshire folk are miserable then?

If you come down by morning and in the unlikely event that makes any sense to you, be sure to tell us wtf you're talking about

Ok laughing boy I'll tell you.

You said


I've not tried gang rape because I think its abhorrent; it's sick, and the rapists are low-life bullies
So I'm knocking something that I have not tried.

According to you -

So what's your stance on gang rape FA - have you tried it? -and if not, according to you there's nothing wrong with it.

Really?

So basically the phrase is b@llocks FA

Do you need any further examples or has the penny dropped now

How is that an appropriate response to a light hearted thread about cycling?

Moderators?

Aw come on - Micky had originally only alluded to it;
It was FA who called him out by asking him to explain himself - so he did.

I think Micky was just trying to explain that the phrase "Dont knock it till you try it" is garbage - there are numerous examples where it doesnt fit - as FA pointed out in another thread about "living within your means" or something.

Although I take your point - cycling is not as bad as the example Mickey gave

I'm not interested in cycling, but I am interested in where I live, which is Yorkshire. If it puts us on the map, not that we need it and brings money and entertainment to Yorkshire families then I'm all for it.

Yes, the penny has dropped: you're an objectionable moron.

This thread is discussing the Tour de Yorkshire and specifically whether to watch it or not. More generally, I mentioned other sporting events to watch or not, e.g. horseracing.

It is true that in the case of any spectator sport, if you haven't tried watching it, you can't say for sure you might not like it, and that is the point in this discussion.

It takes a special kind of stupid to think that introducing the old adage into the discussion means I can't "knock" gang rape if I haven't tried it, and if you really did make that connection and aren't just on the wind, (on which my jury is out) then you're a pretty odious individual.

The phrase, in context, is excellent advice. Especially when it comes to spectator sports.

Now crawl back under your bridge.

Ok so lets break this down in typical sweet FA style


Personal insults from behind your keyboard - you must be a very hard man



Yes, but did you actually refer to sport in the sentence you applied that phrase to - lets check back



So a mention of drugs, and speed (another drug reference), but no actual sport mentioned in that sentence when you used the phrase "don't knock it" - so were you talking about drugs.?
Sorry Dude, rape or drugs - they're both wrong - I strongly recommend you don't try them - just knock them, its ok no one will think less of you.

Now on to the rest of your keyboard outburst (I just love this FA approach - break a post up into bits and put a comment against each bit - your days must just fly by



More personal insults from behind the security of your keyboard - you are such a tough individual - I'm shaking

and it continues

Well at least you've openly admitted it now. If you ever do time inside - try not to mention this too loudly




I've had plenty of insults thrown at me over the years but that one is a cracker.
I'll try and use it on one the lads and see how much it scares 'em



Ok, I know you feel obliged to respond to my post - maybe even break it up into chunks and reply to each bit.
But seriously - let it go dude. You're just wasting your time.
Look at your post count - life is passing you by - jeez, even go outside and watch a few cyclists if that's your thing

I know it will really burn you up inside if you don't respond to this with loads more cutting remarks, quips, insults etc but just try it mate - you are a moderator after all - try and set a good example.
Lots of the other mods have a mature and professional approach - why don't you try their style instead?

Sits back and lights blue touch paper........

classic .......cue FA response.......

Aw the original quotes are not showing - thats half the funny bit missing wtf

Your powers of observation are on a par with your wit

Anyone off to look at some bikes today then?

you are so predictable FA
I knew you couldn't resist coming back with a little quip
It's like shooting fish in a barrel

I bet you are in real turmoil today;
- watch cyclists or use my power as a mod
- watch cyclists or use my power as a mod
- watch cyclists or use my power as a mod
Decisions, descisions.

You must be the life and soul of the party when/if you go out

Q. Hey FA, what have you done today?
A. I broke a post into small sections and replied to each bit with my razor sharp wit and supreme intelligence
Q. Did that make you feel better?
A. Yes, I am powerful and controlling, I make users quake and question themselves when I have a dig at them - they are mere mortals, but I am the all powerful FA








Come on FA - respond to it - take the bait - you know you want to - you know you need to - you cant resist it - you like to lord over people.
Or could you show that you are a better man and just ignore it?
Lets add a little twist.

I'm a dyed in the wool Bradford fan (started watching Northern in the steaming pig days), watched them through the highs and lows, season ticket holder for more years than I can remember, still go to most games with my mates and we've spent £000's over the years and it's been good.

So, if you don't have any respect for me as a Bradford Bulls fan - feel free to respond with another quip (or ban me, cos I know you are itching to do it).

Or, accept that we both have a passion for, and support the same team and just accept that we have different points of view and you don't need to keep trying to put people down just to make yourself look like a big man. Its not impressing anyone - in fact they think you are a bit sad. So just bite your lip (or your keyboard finger) and count to 10, go on you can do it.

I think you'll fail. But lets see............

Oh and no cheating - you cant have someone else come back at me on your behalf; and you cant use a nom de plume.

Just to make it interesting I'll have a little side bet with the lads

My issue with you is nothing to do with any of that. It is that you said:

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You couldn't resist could you - you just want to keep poking at me.

So that confirms you don't respect me as a Bulls fan - that doesn't surprise me - a lot of your posts disrespect other Bulls fans and other Rugby League fans.

But it was your unhealthy desire to keep poking people that got you into this situation in the first place.

I didn't ask you to talk about drugs and state "don't knock it till you've tried it" - that was your choice.

I told you I'd seen thinks that made me sick - so I do knock things that I haven't tried.

You didn't have to ask me to explain myself - you could have just left it that I'd seen things that weren't nice.
But you just wanted to keep poking me with that stick of yours - so you insulted me and asked me to tell you what made me sick - so I told you - you didn't like it.

Tough. If you don't want a dog to bite you - don't keep poking it with a stick.

I hope you've learnt your lesson - but I doubt it.

It's clear from your posts that you never think you are wrong - its always the other person - and you just keep poking at people because you think you are better than everyone else.

You are wrong. We were all born equal.

Stop bullying people - its not nice.

Now shut up, grow up and stop being a bully. Treat other people with respect. Treat other people the way that you want to be treated. Stop having a dig at people just because they see things different from you.

Just try and be nice to people who come on here to chat (especially Bulls fans)

I don't think you can do it - you just cant let it lie - because you get a kick out of hiding behind your keyboard and having a poke to people to make yourself feel good - you don't care how it makes them feel - you just want to keep poking at them because you are a bully.

I wont blame you - something in your life obviously made you the way you are - but try not to take that out on other people who you don't know - they are not to blame.

I hope you can draw a line under it now - turn over a new leaf - become less ferocious towards other people.

But somehow I think you are scarred too deep - you do not have the strength to be nice to other people - you just want to keep responding each time - poking away at them to make yourself feel better - you cant resist it can you.

Go on - prove me wrong.

FFS.

I enjoyed the cycling. Great crowds and an amazing atmosphere. Shame there were not more roads closed for cyclists only, that's maybe something the organisers could work towards for next year. Some amazing footage on the coverage too, showed Yorkshire in all it's splendour. What's not to like?

I think this has reached its conclusion.