What if you could?

**smurfalicious** · 01-09-2009, 09:57 PM

What if you could meet your favorite pro cyclist for drinks at swanky cocktail bar? Would you do it? Would you be afraid it would ruin the fantasy? Is it like finding out Santa Claus isn't real?

**Eden** · 01-09-2009, 10:38 PM

I wouldn't want to. I don't necessarily think that it would have to be disillusioning, but I think unless you had an actual reason for meeting the person, other than that they were famous and you were an admirer then it would be very awkward.

**7rider** · 01-10-2009, 04:29 AM

I went out for sushi with my favorite cyclist last night. Okay...so it wasn't a swanky place....and the cyclist isn't a pro, he's my DH. But he can still kick my @zz on a bike if he wanted to, but he doesn't and he's super sweet. Got no fantasies or illusions about those so-called pros.

**Mr. Bloom** · 01-10-2009, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by smurfalicious

Santa Claus isn't real?

You mean he's not?

Eden +1 -

Funny note though: I have these friends & acquaintenances that get excited about getting their pictures taken with famous people (I'm talking Presidential stature...) and then hanging the pictures on the wall. There's no more a relationship/connection there than there is with a stranger on the street... One even bragged about going hunting with Schwarzkoph...then I found out that "Stormin' Norman" charges $50,000 + expenses for such a privilege...hmmm...on the streets, they call that something else, don't they???

so, unless I thought that there would be mutually engaging conversation that would be "fun", I'd have no interest.

**Bluetree** · 01-10-2009, 05:33 AM

I'm not enamored with celebrities/athletes. Unless you know them conversations are usually limited and stifled. In my past work experience I've had a press credential that put me in contact with the Who's Who of the NBA and NHL. It's not all that.

I've always had more fun with the team broadcasters. They're usually extroverts, love to talk and have the best stories!

PS. Of the cyclists, the easier person I found to talk to was Floyd. The worst? Zabriskie... And he's my favorite pro!

PPS... If you ever run accross Phil and Paul, they're a lot of fun! Hope to see them at the TOC this year!

**Zen** · 01-10-2009, 05:59 AM

I would still go to meet Elvis.

**redrhodie** · 01-10-2009, 06:15 AM

I think it would be fun to meet Christian Vandevelde. Technically not my favorite cyclist, Bob Roll would be high on my party list, too. I'm not sure swanky would be my choice for meeting either of them. Maybe bowling.

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 01-10-2009, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by 7rider

I went out for sushi with my favorite cyclist last night. Okay...so it wasn't a swanky place....and the cyclist isn't a pro, he's my DH. But he can still kick my @zz on a bike if he wanted to, but he doesn't and he's super sweet. Got no fantasies or illusions about those so-called pros.

Same here.

**jobob** · 01-10-2009, 07:01 AM

I'd meet Jens at a brewpub.

**malkin** · 01-10-2009, 07:28 AM

Not swanky, but if any of them happened to be sitting at the bar at my local, I'd chat them up, just like I do pretty much everyone else.

**RoadRaven** · 01-10-2009, 08:27 AM

Yeah... I'd like to meet them... but I'd feel a little out of place in a swanky cocktail bar...

I also wonder about some of the guys and gals I might choose drinking alcohol... I know some of them don't, and as I rarely do, I wonder if I might meet them somewhere else... a nice cafe on the waterfront meaybe?

And no, I don't think it would be disillusioning. Its good to find out peole are "real"... whether its quirky little habits, self-effacing, or complete ego-centrism. People are real... just like me. The people I admire are not on a pedastal, but I sure would be interested to chat.

**Urlea** · 01-10-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm guessing I'd enjoy the time and be more inspired coming away from sitting down and having drinks with any one of you than some pro.

**alpinerabbit** · 01-10-2009, 09:23 AM

I'd just be too tempted to touch on the doping topic...

**RoadRaven** · 01-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Urlea

I'm guessing I'd enjoy the time and be more inspired coming away from sitting down and having drinks with any one of you than some pro.

Well said, Urlea.
I agree - wish I'd said it in my post. I would find it so very interesting to sit with a "pro" or "semi-pro" (and I have - our own elites and NZ riders who compete internationally and have places in international teams are very approachable and interesting)... if we are talking about being inspired, give me a long natter with someone from TE anyday.

**Geonz** · 01-10-2009, 09:41 AM

swanky cocktails... fame...

neither one appeals; too illusory.

Don't have a "favorite pro" anyway. I'm much more inspired by folks who are doing it for other reasons and nobler awards

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