In the last couple of days i've watched 2 seasons of "Tour De France - Unchained" on Netflix
Brilliant!
It goes behind the scenes of the principal teams competing in the Tour
There's not masses of action from the actual stages themselves, but the focus is on the Teams preparation, their team talks, expectations etc
It got me thinking how very similar it is to pigeons really
We see the Owners and Sporting Directors. These are the guys who sign riders to ride for their team, and select which riders compete in which races at which times. Not dis-similar to us as pigeon men. We choose what we introduce and what races we choose to target. It also features a lot about the expectations and goals of the team. Some teams are "sprint focussed" whilst others are interested in the "General Classification" (overall winner).
One common thread between all these teams though is there absolute determination and desire to win
You see them finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th and their reaction is simple "It's not a win"
I like that attitude
A Great Watch
After being involved in Pigeon racing, Horse racing, Greyhound racing. To watch programs like any racing gives me a great buzz, preparation is always the key factor of any sport. never made enough money to be involved in Formula 1, But it keeps me on the edge of the seat.
I hope the sun shines for you 
You are right, it's all about selection and preparation, getting it right for that occasion.MIL wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:07 am In the last couple of days i've watched 2 seasons of "Tour De France - Unchained" on Netflix
Brilliant!
It goes behind the scenes of the principal teams competing in the Tour
There's not masses of action from the actual stages themselves, but the focus is on the Teams preparation, their team talks, expectations etc
It got me thinking how very similar it is to pigeons really
We see the Owners and Sporting Directors. These are the guys who sign riders to ride for their team, and select which riders compete in which races at which times. Not dis-similar to us as pigeon men. We choose what we introduce and what races we choose to target. It also features a lot about the expectations and goals of the team. Some teams are "sprint focussed" whilst others are interested in the "General Classification" (overall winner).
One common thread between all these teams though is there absolute determination and desire to win
You see them finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th and their reaction is simple "It's not a win"
I like that attitude
I'm afraid I just don't have that competitive edge anymore, I just enjoy the competing and the banter these days. Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to be up there each week, it's just not what drives me anymore.
A fantastic raceMIL wrote: ↑Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:07 am In the last couple of days i've watched 2 seasons of "Tour De France - Unchained" on Netflix
Brilliant!
It goes behind the scenes of the principal teams competing in the Tour
There's not masses of action from the actual stages themselves, but the focus is on the Teams preparation, their team talks, expectations etc
It got me thinking how very similar it is to pigeons really
We see the Owners and Sporting Directors. These are the guys who sign riders to ride for their team, and select which riders compete in which races at which times. Not dis-similar to us as pigeon men. We choose what we introduce and what races we choose to target. It also features a lot about the expectations and goals of the team. Some teams are "sprint focussed" whilst others are interested in the "General Classification" (overall winner).
One common thread between all these teams though is there absolute determination and desire to win
You see them finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th and their reaction is simple "It's not a win"
I like that attitude
I was working on the London depart some years ago it was a great few days
Agree it’s brutal
I always think Froome gave one to Wiggins due to team orders it must hurt when your told to pull back to help your team leader when you have the tour in your hands