Tour De France 2010 - *May contain spoilers*
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anton1r wrote:Cheers Eau Rouge,
I'm still not sure I understand why/how they get away with, slow pedal protest in general rather than just getting on with it as surely it makes a bit of a mockery of the competitive nature of the race and why the race organisers don't just tell them to get on with it.
Going back to F1 I cant see Bernie Eccleston standing for it if the drivers decided to go slow/not race because of a bumpy/slick bit of track (not that i imagine they would). but if that's just the way it is in cycling where the Peloton sticks together then fair enough, i guess that kind of camaraderie with competitors isn't a bad thing (Footballers, rolling around "injured" and waving imaginary cards at the ref I'm looking at you!)
Anyway today's stage has been a bit dull so far, here's hoping for some excitement at the finish! Predictions? Cav will be there... he kinda needs it for the green.
The F1 drivers do complain about tracks, the difference is they can do it after Friday and measures can be taken, such as them not liking some of the new kerbs at Silverstone last weekend and them being changed after the Friday. The cyclists don't always have that luxury.
These go-slows are few and far between, mainly limited to the Giro or Tour due to their changing routes and desire from the organisers to make "interesting" stages. The rest of the calendar is more settled so isn't usually a problem. Even in the GT's it's rare enough to see.0 -
Fair point on the F1 tracks Eau Rouge hadn't considered that.
Another Win for Cav, more points in the bank. Sitting 4th now and slowly creeping up on Petacci/Hushovd/Farrar.
Not sure there's enough for him to catch up enough to win the green though.
Will Renshaw be punished for "head butting" Dean? What sort of repercussions can we expect to see if any?"I have a plan, a plan so cunning you could stick a tail on it and call it a fox." (from the Blackadder TV series)0 -
anton1r wrote:Will Renshaw be punished for "head butting" Dean? What sort of repercussions can we see if any?0
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renshaw has been expelled from the tourBMC TM01 - FCN 0
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spasypaddy wrote:renshaw has been expelled from the tour0
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no theyve really got something against him. i think its because hes outspoken and english. bloody frenchBMC TM01 - FCN 0
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Yeah I've just seen this on LA twitter account. Will def be watching the highlights on ITV4 this evening."I have a plan, a plan so cunning you could stick a tail on it and call it a fox." (from the Blackadder TV series)0
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Steephill.tv has links up. I like the Sporza ones in Dutch, even though I don't speak a word of it.:)
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I dunno - it looked awfully like he was trying to stop the guy riding him into the barrier. It was a deliberate attempt to bloke CavendishChunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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well, to be honest, its not like they can give the victory to Farrar who looked on course to winning. I think its fair and square, Cav should be ok without him too.x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
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An overreaction. Any penalty for Dean?
Out of interest, what did they do about the two riders fighting with wheels the other day?...FCN 2-4.
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Cav will just have to step up the 'using other people's lead-outs' thing- Renshaw was doing that already.Dahon Speed Pro TT; Trek Portland
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gabriel959 wrote:well, to be honest, its not like they can give the victory to Farrar who looked on course to winning. I think its fair and square, Cav should be ok without him too.
Dunno about that. From the overhead shot it looked like Farrar had zero chance of catching Cav, let alone passing him, even if Renshaw had disappeared in a puff of smoke.0 -
Eau Rouge wrote:cjcp wrote:An overreaction. Any penalty for Dean?
Out of interest, what did they do about the two riders fighting with wheels the other day?...
That was after the stage had ended, rather than at 40mph just in front of the entire field.
The DSQ still seems harsh
True, but, to use the organisers' analogy, that was more of a gladitor-style smack down than yesterday's incidenct (during which, no-one came down and Farrer felt confident enough to take his hands off the bars and put them on Renshaw's thigh/backside).FCN 2-4.
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Renshaw should have just pulled a wheelie, popped his front wheel off and clattered Dean with, thus allowing Cav to win the sprint and only earning a €400 fine instead of expulsion.
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If Renshaw was a French national or riding on a French team, would the Commissaires still have sent him home....? Probably not.0
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I'm still amazed at the fact that he had the skill and agility to headbutt someone while riding in a straight line. It looked like something out of wildlife on one...
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im hearing reports that next year cav will have to race with a parachute off his backBMC TM01 - FCN 0
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farrar has retired.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
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I just can't believe some of the reaction here.
Paranoia ftw.
Renshaw's been disqualified mostly for what happened AFTER the headbutt.
ie coming from the middle to pile Farrar on the barrier.
Wonder what peeps would stay here if it had been "the perfect Cav" on the receiving end.FCN 4(?) (Commuter - Genesis Croix de Fer)
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holy, i saw an immediate interview with cav yesterday before he even knew that renshaw had been DQd, during this interview the commisar came and told cav that renshaw was being DQd because of and solely because of the headbutt. Now what also gets me is the comissar at the same time said they made this decision after only watching the action ONCE. and they had made the decision in the time it took for cav to do his podium kissing and walk off it.
they've since added in the other indiscretion because they have realised they are in the wrong and didnt want to back down.
other riders have headbutted before, and not had these repercussions. its the wrong decision. he deserves punishing for dangerous play but then so does Dean for attempting to ride into their line but guess what he gets away with it because the commisar only seems to punish Cav and his team.
Relegate him, yes it wont matter as his sole aim is to protect and aid cav in the win but its still a punishment of some kind and a big fine. to send him home is an over reaction and a half. especially as people were allowed to hit each other with wheels and get a mere £250 fine.
disgraceful decision.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
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