Is biking your only 'sport'?

Redliner · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Karma :

Can't help but notice that there seems to be an anti-sport feeling on here, don't know whether it's a biker thing, or an internet user thing...

I've noticed it with people that I've met and I've ended up discussing bikes with though, sport never becomes a topic of conversation; it's like an interest in biking (especially bike racing as a sport) seems to preclude an interest in ball sports (footy, rugby, etc..).

So, thought I'd put it to the poll...
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Mooncatt · Brolly Dolly Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Karma :

i like other sports too...i like to watch F1 as well as the GP i also like football too and cricket (a little) im a big fan of snooker too.
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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

Biking is my hobby. I watch sports on TV but don't participate cos I'm too lazy. Confused

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I enjoy watching and participating in a variety of sports, however by this I do mean ‘a variety of sports’ not “I scream at the TV when the football team I like looses, then explain to everyone why my strategies would be so much better than the bloke that gets paid lots of money to know about such things” Smile

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Trixie · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Karma :

I like other sports. I love rugby and like tennis and snooker. Can't stand football though.
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Al · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Karma :

I play a bit of 5-a-side football but I'm not really very good Smile

I like to play golf aswell , but I'm even worse at that:lol:
Also like mountain biking if that counts as a sport.

Watch F1 and some footie on tv aswell as all the bike racing.
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gs5pete · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Karma :

I enjoy playing a lot of sports.. but don't watch many.

My main sport is racing (pedal) mountain bikes and road racing.
I also play quite a bit of football. Have been known to do a few triathlons and running races too etc. Usual social games of squash but not very good at it!

[edit]Al.. agree five a side is awesome, and you're probably better than you think Smile

and what mtb have you got? I've got a Marin Mount Vision and love it to bits
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

WTF? ball sports?

What about Skiing, Surfing, rock climbing mountainbiking and all the other things I enjoy...

Sport doesn't HAVE to involve balls Very Happy

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Stiffler · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Karma :

I with feef, there are many other sports that don't have balls. I like cycling - both participating and spectating... Although I guess some people have a problem with it being called a sport...

Also love skiing and snowboarding when I can afford it.

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Kara · Crazy Courier Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Karma :

Team ball sports = yawn
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Weaver · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Apr 2007 Karma :

Motorbikes are my hobby, but I also love football!

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Apart from Kung Fu, no.
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Dan O · Derestricted Danger Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Karma :

plenty of supporters turn up on bikes to Spurs matches at the Lane, so it certainly aint rare!
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cbrbiker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

What's the point in watching a bunch of pansies running around in their tight shorts, getting sweaty? I could understand women being interested, but certainly doesn't float my boat.

One false move in ball sports and they roll around on the floor like a little kid and cry. Once false move in bike racing and they bloody know about it! (No false moves in F1, 'cos they hardly ever overtake each other)
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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

I go down the pub every now and again.

sagalout · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Karma :

I follow Harrogate Town (Conference north team) home and away every saturday. I also coach kids footy on a saturday morning. Football is OK - its a winter sport so just as it finishes the biking season really kicks off Smile

Cant be doing with Premiership teams anymore though. Bunch of overpaid prima donna's.

I watch bike racing thats viewable on freeview, ie motoGP and BSB, and will also watch F1 (Hamilton is making it worth watching again).

Also like to watch the Tour De France. I used to be really into cycling and the team tactics are fascinating.

TomR6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Karma :

Rugby league. Thats about it really.
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Stelmer · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Dec 2006 Karma :

Only Kickboxing and bikes for me. Never really got into Ball Sports.