thespikeyone Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Whats going on there?????? Did the Mighty Bou have man Flu or something??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hop blip and a jump Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 It's good for toni bou to see he can't win everthing! I like fuji anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Was he riding on a no point basis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin belair Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Fuji will have a great Outdoor season in 09. Bou will be champ but Fuji will win several rounds and finish a strong 2nd. Raga will fight with Caby for 3rd. Dabil 4th with consistent top 5 finishes and even a podium or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Was he riding on a no point basis? He's a resident of Spain so possibly not. He's also showing in the championship standings which he and Dougie haven't done previously when they've competed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 He's a resident of Spain so possibly not. He's also showing in the championship standings which he and Dougie haven't done previously when they've competed. so no throwing the dummy out of the pram from the Spanish riders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 so no throwing the dummy out of the pram from the Spanish riders? Only from Raga, who has protested because he reckons Bou gets away with more favourable marking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Only from Raga, who has protested because he reckons Bou gets away with more favourable marking! He has never quite lived up to his nickname 'the destroyer' outdoors as he? with only the two WTC titles to his name, one of those was probably due to the reigning Champion at the time, Fujigas, switching to 4 stroke. However Raga's four indoor titles is impressive, but lets face it he is past his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 He has never quite lived up to his nickname 'the destroyer' outdoors as he? with only the two WTC titles to his name, one of those was probably due to the reigning Champion at the time, Fujigas, switching to 4 stroke. However Raga's four indoor titles is impressive, but lets face it he is past his best. Theres a bit of anti Raga sentiment kicking around these forums these days, what did he do wrong ? I think we should respect people who can call themselves World Champion regardless of nationality. ONLY two WTCs to his name ? 99% of riders couldnt attempt one of those WTC sections when people suggested Dougie was over the hill many people got upset about it so why is ok to have a pop at Raga ? Not getting at you in particular CK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 However Raga's four indoor titles is impressive, but lets face it he is past his best. That's your opinion. I reckon he may be at his peak but he is only just being beaten by the best trials rider the world has ever seen. He certainly isn't passed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cota kid Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) Whilst Bou is currently the best rider, he has a long way to go before he can be called the best ever, only time will tell if he achieves this. Raga, probably would have been a more respected and popular Champion if his ego hadn't have got in his way. Edited March 29, 2009 by Cota Kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Whilst Bou is currently the best rider, he has a long way to go before he can be called the best ever, only time will tell if he achieves this.Raga, probably would have been a more respected and popular Champion if his ego hadn't have got in his way. I would argue that he is the most highly skilled trials rider ever so that's why I have stated I believe he is the best ever. I agree he has got a long way to go to be the greatest trials rider ever based on achievement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I would argue that he is the most highly skilled trials rider ever so that's why I have stated I believe he is the best ever. I agree he has got a long way to go to be the greatest trials rider ever based on achievement. I would argue that riders from different eras cannot be compared. I would say that bou is the best and most skillful from the modern era but on a twinshock its a different thing altogether, and certainly an upbrining on cyclo trails would be little or no help in the past. George best or ronaldo. Bobby moore or John Terry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezza Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 If it was a drinking contest, my money would be on George Best. If it was a fight outside a nightclub, my money would be on John Terry. Followed by floods of tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I would argue that riders from different eras cannot be compared. I would say that bou is the best and most skillful from the modern era but on a twinshock its a different thing altogether, and certainly an upbrining on cyclo trails would be little or no help in the past. This is the point I'm making. It is because of the modern machines and the cyclo trials upbringing, Bou is the most skilful trials rider ever making him the best trials rider ever. His suite of skills far surpass anything that has gone before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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