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The Pro Cycling Thread (Part 2)
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tealady
14-07-2016
Originally Posted by grassmarket:
“I remember a classic stage in the late-90s where Bjarne Riis (unfortunately so doped on EPO that he was lucky not to explode like a balloon) put an end to the reign of Miguel Indurain on a stage cut in half by snow.”

The cold got into Indurain's muscles as I recall it.
grassmarket
14-07-2016
Something I thought about just now...Just wonder if all this new spirit of adventure and tactical variations that Chris Froome is showing this Tour have something to do with the Rio race? Only three weeks away now.
Edward_Sloley
14-07-2016
The day's breakaway was 18 minutes ahead of the peloton at some point - now coming down (currently 16 minutes) as a group of 40 has been dropped in the crosswinds.
The Net
14-07-2016
Anybody see Aru get back on to the peleton after a mechanical?

Only managed it with an extra special Astana car tow. Special = long.
Marti S
14-07-2016
Originally Posted by The Net:
“Anybody see Aru get back on to the peleton after a mechanical?

Only managed it with an extra special Astana car tow. Special = long.”

Probably worth a small time penalty because the group behind was falling further behind so joining them would have been a disaster
The Net
14-07-2016
That Gerrans fall taking with him Stannard and Rowe probably ensures the break succeeds today. Navarro?
apaul
14-07-2016
Appalling farce and shambles.
Marti S
14-07-2016
Total fiasco, they need to do something about this, this is not about best sportsman but down to who gets impeeded by the crowds
jcafcw
14-07-2016
So I take it that Froome loses the time then.
Marti S
14-07-2016
Originally Posted by jcafcw:
“So I take it that Froome loses the time then.”

We will have to wait and see, who knows.Maybe they will disqualify him for leaving his bike behind
apaul
14-07-2016
Originally Posted by jcafcw:
“So I take it that Froome loses the time then.”

Be very surprised if they count the times.
Ginger Daddy
14-07-2016
Surely he cant lose the time. Crash happened in the last 3km so under the normal rules he would get the same time. Plus it wasnt his fault!
Marti S
14-07-2016
Originally Posted by Ginger Daddy:
“Surely he cant lose the time. Crash happened in the last 3km so under the normal rules he would get the same time. Plus it wasnt his fault!”

That rule dosent apply on climbs
Ginger Daddy
14-07-2016
Ah, the 3km rule only applies on flat stages.

EDIT - just seen the above post.
batdude_uk1
14-07-2016
It is a farce that the crowds can get that close to the riders, and thus cause this, they should not be close enough to physically touch the risers.

The authorities really need to look at ways of getting the crowds back so we can see some racing.
Marti S
14-07-2016
Froome 53 seconds down on yates but team sky are awaiting to see if the race organizers will intervene, according to their last tweet
jcafcw
14-07-2016
Is this the Tour de France introducing a brand new handicapping system.

If Froome had got away I think the race would be virtually over.
apaul
14-07-2016
Probably the best solution is to give Porte and Froome the same time as Mollema and buy some more barriers. Too many spectators have been behaving like idiots on the top of climbs for years.
culttvfan
14-07-2016
They can't allow the times of Froome and Porte to stand. If they do it sets a very dangerous precedent that the crowd then know they can deliberately impede a rider they don't like and nothing will be done.
Marti S
14-07-2016
Looks like they are delaying the yellow jersey presentation

Just posted on his twitter account

Chris Froome ‏@chrisfroome 3m3 minutes ago

Awaiting jury decision…
batdude_uk1
14-07-2016
Crowds need to be further back, they should not be allowed to run alongside riders, and touch them, it is a disgrace that they can, and influence the results in such manners.
Marti S
14-07-2016
Just posted by Froome

Chris Froome ‏@chrisfroome 33s34 seconds ago

Still in the #YellowJersey #TDF
batdude_uk1
14-07-2016
Froome in yellow still good.

Now get on with sorting out those damn idiotic crowds.
culttvfan
14-07-2016
Any news what time he's been given? Official site still showing him 6th and Yates in yellow
Marti S
14-07-2016
Nothing yet, will post if I find anything out.

Lots of boos just went out in the crowd, not sure what they were booing at, still no yellow jersey presentation
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