Rogan Josh on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Cus she's American isn't she?
View ArticleWildHunter2009 on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
In no way saying Rachel isn't amazing ( she is frighteningly good) but women's bouldering is a pretty competitive field. Women's downhill has a fair way to go before it's got the numbers and depth in...
View Articleampthill on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
In no way saying Rachel isn't amazing ( she is frighteningly good) but women's bouldering is a pretty competitive field. Women's downhill has a fair way to go before it's got the numbers and depth in...
View ArticleWildHunter2009 on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
I think bouldering has the benefit of being very accessible as well. A lot of young people might have been to a climbing wall or had a crack at bouldering. This is a mountain biking forum and how many...
View Articlemartinhutch on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
It's a bit curious, mainly because she hadn't actually won a major championship at the time the honour was conferred. I think she may have sealed the championship this weekend?Just seems a bit early...
View Articlemrhoppy on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
I think the answer is British Cycling. The BMC, have supported Shauna fairly well and used her as a positive role model to aspiring young female climbers and as such she's had a fairly significant...
View Articleatlaz on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
As successful as Gee and Rachel are, they come across when interviewed as a little dull and one-dimensional (like a lot of the riders TBH). It feels a lot like seeing interviews with the majority of...
View Articlemikewsmith on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
As successful as Gee and Rachel are, they come across when interviewed as a little dull and one-dimensional (like a lot of the riders TBH). Really? I think she comes over very well in interviews, this...
View Articlespawnofyorkshire on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got...
Coxsey is one of the patrons of Climbers Against Cancer and has been heavily involved in the women's climbing symposium for the last couple of years so I'm guessing it's not just for her climbing...
View Articlesteve_b77 on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
As said above, it all comes down to who nominates you.I'd also imagine that coming from Runcorn and reaching the heady heights that she has may have some bearing on it.By the looks of it, I don't...
View Articlespawnofyorkshire on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got...
By the looks of it, I don't really know, going off that video up there Shauna seems to be beating pretty good male competitors. How does Rachel rank in the upper echelons of the male DH world?The men...
View Articleatlaz on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Really? I think she comes over very well in interviews, this year in particular hasn't been shy at calling a spade a spade either in terms of the way the women's events are handled. While doing the...
View Articleopusone on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Shauna's MBE is thoroughly deserved. Not only is she brilliant at her sport (world champion as of yesterday) but she's also a great ambassador for climbing in general and women's bouldering in...
View Articlemrblobby on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Undoubtedly she's the best of her era but the level of competition is obviously poor.I think this a bit harsh on her competition, who have frequently beaten Rachel in competition. She's just on...
View Articledragon on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Personally I think women's downhill right now is at weakest for years. Which is in contrast to women's XCO which seems to be pretty competitive right now.
View Articleampthill on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Thanks for all the excellent input. I don't have a problem with Shauna getting an honour or Rachel not getting one.The strength of bouldering and climbing at the moment is hugeOne of my random windows...
View ArticleTheLittlestHobo on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got...
Shauna is my little girls inspiration for her climbing. She turned up personally at our local climbing wall, chatted and had pictures taken with her and gave my little girl a nice little drawing and...
View Articlebrassneck on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
My hunch was that Mounatin Biking was bigger than climbing as a spectator event. I'd agree, but I bet bouldering has an edge in participation (for women at least). Maybe that's an argument for though,...
View Articleampthill on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Just seen this UKClimbingpretty much explains itfounding and organising the Women's Climbing Symposium, her role as a Climber's Against Cancer Trustee and BMC Ambassador - tick both boxes and have been...
View ArticleMSP on "Gong for Shauna Coxsey so why hasn't Rachel Atherton got one"
Queeny should be hoping for an award from Rachel, she far more relevant and worthy of respect than the monarch.
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