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Sheep and the peloton: which way will they break?

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Andre Jute

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Sep 16, 2010, 7:35:39 PM9/16/10
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Sheep and the peloton: which way will they break?

thirty-six <thirt...@live.co.uk> explains:

> Depends on which way they perceive to be the centre of the flock.
> Generally they will go in the direction they are facing unless it's
> downhill, in which case be prepared for them to double back despite
> their position and spread. You really can't be sure until there has
> been a concensious of opinion and all are moving the same direction.
> There are certainly more dominant animals, if not exactly a pack
> leader, and it is probably the movement of the dominant which directs
> the undecided.

drmofe

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Sep 17, 2010, 4:03:24 AM9/17/10
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On Sep 17, 11:35 am, Andre Jute <fiult...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sheep and the peloton: which way will they break?

Sheep run faster from a peloton in New Zealand.

Andre Jute

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Sep 17, 2010, 10:51:29 AM9/17/10
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I grew up in South Africa, where rugby is compulsory. I know precisely
what you mean. In their good years, the NZ team was the only one
mightier than the home team. -- AJ

Edward Dolan

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Sep 17, 2010, 11:34:11 AM9/17/10
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"Andre Jute" <fiul...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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No one gives a shit about rugby. When are you going to get real?

Regards,

Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
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Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota


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