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| jandal7 |
Posted on 07-11-2015 09:56
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Id that Nouvelle as in Nouvelle Zelande because I smell Lachy Bauer finally being awarded ex-World Champ Status 
Hit me again, on a roll this evening
CX 2: No Spammish Inquistion Please
Sorry I didn't mean it!
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:00
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:00
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The only problem with this The New Wave and Nouvelle thing is that it means his first name should be La (or Le, I get confused) 
Also
xɔ ǝıssnɐ ǝɥʇ :2xɔ
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:01
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Third thread #BanHammer
But we have no active players in Australia trek? I get the joke but seems out of place...
Edited by jandal7 on 07-11-2015 10:04
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| Shonak |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:02
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Ian Butler wrote:
World Champion Nouvelle attacks. And Nouvelle goes down!
Sounds... strange
How about, Nouvelle wins the race? Sounds pretty perfect to me.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:03
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trekbmc wrote:
The only problem with this The New Wave and Nouvelle thing is that it means his first name should be La (or Le, I get confused)
Also
xɔ ǝıssnɐ ǝɥʇ :2xɔ
Should be La Nouvelle Vague.
But I prefer Francis, to be honost
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:04
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jandal7 wrote:
Third thread #BanHammer
But we have no active players in Australia trek? I get the joke but seems out of place...
Well once you put Nouvelle Zealand in the joke just gets complicated.
EDIT: @Ian: I'm just going to call him that from now on
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| Shonak |
Posted on 07-11-2015 10:14
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Yeah I'm not french so I really don't care about the right grammar guys.
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| matt17br |
Posted on 07-11-2015 11:46
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Ian Butler wrote:
I know what it is:
Nouvelle.
Tell me I'm right, Shonak.
His name is Francis N. Vague.
His banner says: The New Wave.
Vague = Wave in French.
Nouvelle Vague = New Wave.
Francis New Wave.
Francis Nouvelle Vague.
Holy shit I cracked the code 
That is some thorough thinking Mr. Butler
But in my heart it's still Nvanderpoel after all.
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-11-2015 13:45
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And specially for you, an interview with the organiser of the cross:
Read it here
Also decided that Kwaremont Cross is the oldest cross in history. Next year is the 100th edition. I did some research but couldn't find it, hope the Oude Kwaremont itself is older than that I think it was there before 1910, though 
Also wanted to touch on the point of dismounting. Give me your input for next season: in real life riders dismount more than in our game, where they hardly do this. So should "running" and dismounting for several sections become a part of the sport again more or is it good like this?
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 07-11-2015 15:53
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Ian Butler wrote:
Also wanted to touch on the point of dismounting. Give me your input for next season: in real life riders dismount more than in our game, where they hardly do this. So should "running" and dismounting for several sections become a part of the sport again more or is it good like this?
I would like that, it'll make the races more realistic and add the challenge of staying on the bike/the choice to dismount or try to keep riding, as well as trying to force someone to dismount for a tough sand or mud section. This already exists, but this would increase the importance of it and staying on the bike, plus add another aspect in running.
Spoiler Also Sylvain is on of the best runners.  but that's not actually why.
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| Paul23 |
Posted on 07-11-2015 15:58
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Great Interview! Also, I'm with trek on the dismount discussion, although I'm not yet involved in the Game. It would increase realism and add in another aspect, like trek already mentioned.
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 07-11-2015 18:01
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Interesting interview, Ian really needed some rp time for himself, that was desperate Nah just adds another piece to the puzzle.
Dismounting, I'm with trek 100% would add an extra layer to the game. Also on the more Belgian less foreign point, i was going to bring it up at proper race suggestion as four all the globalization four races is surely is too little? Like go suggest to a CX purist that Belgium has the same number of races in the season as the USA besides just stole a great route idea from Shonak.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| Shonak |
Posted on 08-11-2015 02:57
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I always thought that there were minor running parts in each profile, just that it was hardly mentioned because it was sorta a given? The more you know I guess.
@Jandal: On national level, USA CX is pretty big and vivid scene, lots of races for amateurs. It's mostly just not featured that much in elite races because of the travel expenses but USA definitely has the most stuff going on, in terms of races, organziation etc, in CX behind Belgium, Netherlands and perhaps - but I don't even really think so - France & Czech Republic.
Edited by Shonak on 08-11-2015 03:04
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| jandal7 |
Posted on 08-11-2015 03:19
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I know some about the US amateur scene and that it's pretty big - Just thought it was a bit strange having it still that many races whilst Belgium is dramatically decreased. Even now just one above France and the same as Britain and Murica. But as the guy who brought the Kiwis in I am in full support of globalization But if we do add more I think at least one should be in the motherland, especially with UK maybe getting a fifth if rumours are believed.
24/02/21 - kandesbunzler said “I don't drink famous people."
15/08/22 - SotD said "Your [jandal's] humour is overrated"
11/06/24 - knockout said "Winning is fine I guess. Truth be told this felt completely unimportant."
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| matt17br |
Posted on 08-11-2015 09:20
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I always thought that there were minor running parts in each profile, just that it was hardly mentioned because it was sorta a given? The more you know I guess.
I thought the same actually, just that I'm not really into real life cyclocross that much because fuck Italy, and hardly noticed that it happens rarely that the riders dismount. I'm not really sure it would be a plus, it's up to you Ian imo
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 08-11-2015 14:38
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The Kwaremont Cross!
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| trekbmc |
Posted on 08-11-2015 14:48
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Stop winning Vague 
Hopefully Sylvain can win one more race this season please, but he has kind of dropped a bit since the worlds, I'm just hoping for one more win before the end of the season.
Thanks a lot for the report Ian
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| matt17br |
Posted on 08-11-2015 17:01
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Back to 4th
Well after a season with no 4th places I'm happy to take it at Kwaremont, just like last season, when after a win-less season Matt raised his arms for the first time. Stunning report though.
Vague keeps dominating the season fair and square, will be interesting to see what he can do with the world cup. He surely knows how to win things
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| Shonak |
Posted on 08-11-2015 17:45
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Sweeet, and that's number two. Vague on a roll. Loving it. Try to post a response later that night, it's a busy sunday tho.
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