Le Tour

[The Voice of Reason]

On 7/17/2023 at 10:08 PM, manxman1980 said:

You clearly know very little about professional cycling and as others have pointed out technological advancements are used in virtually every sport going.

OK say boxing gloves were introduced that delivered an electric shock ( taser type thing) when coming into contact with an opponent’s body.

I would call that an artificial aid.

You no doubt would call it a technological advancement in the evolution of the sport of boxing.

 

[La Colombe]

Awesome stage that. Just for a bit of perspective (for me), what in percentage terms is the gradient of Crellins Hill? 

[quilp]

52 minutes ago, The Voice of Reason said:

OK say boxing gloves were introduced that delivered an electric shock ( taser type thing) when coming into contact with an opponent’s body.

I would call that an artificial aid.

You no doubt would call it a technological advancement in the evolution of the sport of boxing.

 

Straws, picking, that sort of thing...😉

[manxman1980]

1 hour ago, The Voice of Reason said:

OK say boxing gloves were introduced that delivered an electric shock ( taser type thing) when coming into contact with an opponent’s body.

I would call that an artificial aid.

You no doubt would call it a technological advancement in the evolution of the sport of boxing.

 

Personally I would prefer to see boxing banned as I find it pretty barbaric, however,  as @quilp has pointed out you are really struggling to justify your position. 

No, adding a taser to a boxing glove would not be an advancement.  It would kill the sport entirely.  Since you brought it up though perhaps look at how technology is used to improve training techniques. 

https://mobile.engineering.com/amp/21123.html

I assume you were also opposed to the introduction of boxing gloves, head guards and gum shields in boxing?  

 

[Kipper99]

1 hour ago, The Voice of Reason said:

OK say boxing gloves were introduced that delivered an electric shock ( taser type thing) when coming into contact with an opponent’s body.

I would call that an artificial aid.

You no doubt would call it a technological advancement in the evolution of the sport of boxing.

 

Wonder if your scruples and objections extend to you taking the little blue pills to enhance the experience for Mrs VoR?

[The Voice of Reason]

2 hours ago, manxman1980 said:

Personally I would prefer to see boxing banned as I find it pretty barbaric, however,  as @quilp has pointed out you are really struggling to justify your position. 

No, adding a taser to a boxing glove would not be an advancement.  It would kill the sport entirely.  Since you brought it up though perhaps look at how technology is used to improve training techniques. 

https://mobile.engineering.com/amp/21123.html

I assume you were also opposed to the introduction of boxing gloves, head guards and gum shields in boxing?  

 

No safety considerations in sport is an entirely different matter.

[Roxanne]

36 minutes ago, Kipper99 said:

Wonder if your scruples and objections extend to you taking the little blue pills to enhance the experience for Mrs VoR?

And then off to Maccies for a sausage McMuffin ordered on the app and ready for collection  

Because she’s worth it. 🤗

[Alberttwatmunch]

@The Voice of Reason

Do you think you really understand what the tiny electronic assistance to the gear change is?

If you do I really can’t comprehend why you think it’s such a big deal?  There have been many much more significant advances in gear tech on bikes since the dawn of professional cycling.

[The Phantom]

16 hours ago, La Colombe said:

Awesome stage that. Just for a bit of perspective (for me), what in percentage terms is the gradient of Crellins Hill? 

Not sure exactly for Crellins.  But 'Postmans Hill' on the Arrasey Road behind Glen Maye is the steepest road on the Island.  I know it's just over 20% 

[Zarley]

15 hours ago, Kipper99 said:

Wonder if your scruples and objections extend to you taking the little blue pills to enhance the experience for Mrs VoR?

Is that the little blue valium, or the little blue viagra? I can see Mrs VoR appreciating the former more so than the latter. 

[La Colombe]

4 hours ago, The Phantom said:

Not sure exactly for Crellins.  But 'Postmans Hill' on the Arrasey Road behind Glen Maye is the steepest road on the Island.  I know it's just over 20% 

Thanks. I'm not actually familiar with that hill though. Don't think I've seen a 20% in the Tour yet, 15% tops I think. 

[The Voice of Reason]

20 hours ago, quilp said:

Straws, picking, that sort of thing...😉

Picking, clutching?

[Passing Time]

6 hours ago, The Phantom said:

Not sure exactly for Crellins.  But 'Postmans Hill' on the Arrasey Road behind Glen Maye is the steepest road on the Island.  I know it's just over 20% 

what about the Lhergy Cripperty

[The Phantom]

58 minutes ago, Passing Time said:

what about the Lhergy Cripperty

I think it's less.  Definitely shorter.  Put it this way, I can only just ride up Postmans on a road bike.  I can do LC without too much issue. 

Edited July 20, 2023 by The Phantom

[La Colombe]

42 minutes ago, The Phantom said:

 I can do LC without too much issue. 

Steady on.