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Two Cycling Heroes Meet

Postby Snoop Doug » Fri Jun 26, 2009 5:40 pm

Yes folks, today me 'n' Chris Boardman finally got it together.

What a fascinating character. The behavioural changes he made to go from selfish pro cyclist to leader of team secret squirrel were considerable. Big challenges which he shared frankly. I've gathered some great, useful info and reinforced some of my thinking. It will all help me in my new business venture.

Chris shared some great short stories about the early stages of the team development. I can't do him justice here but the single biggest thing I took from these stories was, you choose your own attitude. He's damn right about that, there are lots of things we can't affect, but we're in complete control of that important element. He also talked about curiosity and listening, and their critical importance.

High performance essentials for the team:

Value diversity
Clearly define roles
Park egos, to deliver the best group performance
Share praise
Trust
Listen, understand

Most importantly.....have fun

I also got some great learning from him on my current cycling fears.

What a great morning, what a geezer.

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Re: Two Cycling Heroes Meet

Postby Michelle » Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:05 pm

Was this in a book?

Or did you just ring him up to have a good chat.... :D

On books, I fancy a go at Cav's 'Boy Racer'. Anyone read it yet?
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Re: Two Cycling Heroes Meet

Postby Mike I » Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:17 pm

[quote="Michelle"]Was this in a book?

Or did you just ring him up to have a good chat.... :D

On books, I fancy a go at Cav's 'Boy Racer'. Anyone read it yet?


I've read a review [url]http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/jun/27/racer-cavendish-coppi-fotheringham[/url].
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Re: Two Cycling Heroes Meet

Postby Ivor » Sun Jun 28, 2009 8:17 am

[quote="Michelle"]Was this in a book?

Or did you just ring him up to have a good chat.... :D


I believe snoop had an audience with the king.
he moves in them kind of circles dontchaknow.
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Re: Two Cycling Heroes Meet

Postby Snoop Doug » Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:57 pm

[quote="Michelle"]Was this in a book?

Or did you just ring him up to have a good chat.... :D

On books, I fancy a go at Cav's 'Boy Racer'. Anyone read it yet?


No book, the real thing. Face to face, actually him, incredibly interesting bloke I'll tell you more next time we hit da pub.

I struggle with life story type books pushed out by kids barely out of nappies. Smells like cashing in to me. P'raps wait for Vol 2?

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Re: Two Cycling Heroes Meet

Postby Andrew G » Sun Jun 28, 2009 2:16 pm

[quote="Snoop Doug"]Yes folks, today me 'n' Chris Boardman finally got it together.

Thought you meant you'd duelled up and down a DC.

As a tester it must have been good to meet arguably the best/most successful British (male) time trialist.
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