Stage 16 TdF 2015 Bourg-de-Peage - Gap *SPOILERS*
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That's straining the definition of "different". I'm sure Barguil and Contador both thought they were in control, right up until they weren't. Are you suggesting they start removing people for causing any type of crash? I guess it might be a good idea if you think the peloton is too large, because after the first week it'd be a lot smaller...
Yes, but you can't start trying to throw people off the race for making a mistake on a descent - should Contador have been kicked out after nearly taking Froome down in 2013 for example?
Racing accident surely...That was a terrible crash, worrying they've not cut back to him, or no up date on race radio.
Hopefully Barguill is removed from the race tonight. That was an appalling move.
Off the worst of the descent now, Nibali still with 10-12s
It was a stupid move, obviously not concentrating or pushing too hard and thinking he can take some riders on the inside. Foolish move, ITV commentators talking about how Barguill has been questioned about pushing too hard down hill.
If they chuck people out and dock them time for "dangerous" moves in sprints, they can for Barguill, looking at the replay, it's even worse, he had no control over himself or his bike. Contadors move was different, he was in control and just overly cooked it. Barguill was dangerous and cut across various peoples racing lines.
Anyway it's mostly irrelevant seeing as he's French
Not all riders, but imo that was a dangerous move, he had 0% chance of controlling that speed in that corner.
You're right, he's french, G will get docked time for getting in Barguills way.
I knew we'd get to the nub of your issue eventually.Team My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0 -
G's interview was funny, annoyed he lost his glasses as they don't make them any more. Does look a bit dazed.
He always looks like that
Seriously, that could have been really bad. Just glad he's OK.
Obviously a bit of ropy riding but it's one of those things. Nothing like an intentionally dangerous move in a sprint, as someone suggested.It's only a bit of sport, Mun. Relax and enjoy the racing.0 -
Haven't seen a full replay, maybe he's just making excuses...
The comments on the Twitter list that you linked to suggest that it's exactly that!Trail fun - Transition Bandit
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Saw something suggesting it was TJBarguil himself was knocked off balance, which is why he was cornering on that crazy line. Glad no-one got killed there. The question is, who hit Barguil? I didn’t catch it.
Edit: and from INRNG https://twitter.com/inrng/status/623154702511931392
(still think Barguil should be kicked out?)
Yes, looking at this GIF: http://gfycat.com/GraveFlatCoati
At the entrance to the corner he is no where near TJ, so if he did come together with him it was further way and he had time to adjust for the corner. It's a guilty man looking to move the blame on to someone else.0 -
Moto cam of Sagan descending! - the corner at 2:07 is terrifying :shock:
I think that is just before "Beloki corner", at around 2:15, where Sagan also almost loses it...0 -
Aww they haven't shown it on Eurosport
ITV highlights guaranteed.
Pretends to be as concussed as Murdo Mcleod who was playing for Brazil for 20 minutes after taking one in the face....a rare 100% loyal Pro Race poster. A poster boy for the community.0 -
Yeah, could easily have hit Quintana or TJ instead as they were just behind GJust imagine the reaction if the prat had taken out Froome, Contador, TVG etc..0 -
TJVG definitely hampered Barguil's line. Couldn't see if he pushed him.
Booo! Big Dave whisks G away when Juan Arrow is in mid interview."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Haven't seen a full replay, maybe he's just making excuses...
On the replay I've just seen Barguil comes from behind TJ, just doesn't brake early enough by the look of it, can't see any contact...0 -
[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19657998#p19657998]Blazing Saddles[/url] wrote:TJVG definitely hampered Barguil's line. Couldn't see if he pushed him.
Booo! Big Dave whisks G away when Juan Arrow is in mid interview.
Right thing to do though. He's had a bad knock to the head so needs checking by doctor asap.Team My Man 2018: David gaudu, Pierre Latour, Romain Bardet, Thibaut pinot, Alexandre Geniez, Florian Senechal, Warren Barguil, Benoit Cosnefroy0 -
There's a fair distance between TJ and Barguil... just blame the yank no one likes them anyway.
Really lucky on Gs part.It's not so much about winning, I just hate losing.0 -
Not denying he's at fault, even if he didn't get hit by someone. Still don't think he should be kicked off the race because he accidentally knocked someone else off the road and managed to stay upright himself. Did the guy responsible for this incident receive any punishment??
Saw something suggesting it was TJBarguil himself was knocked off balance, which is why he was cornering on that crazy line. Glad no-one got killed there. The question is, who hit Barguil? I didn’t catch it.
Edit: and from INRNG https://twitter.com/inrng/status/623154702511931392
(still think Barguil should be kicked out?)
Yes, looking at this GIF: http://gfycat.com/GraveFlatCoati
At the entrance to the corner he is no where near TJ, so if he did come together with him it was further way and he had time to adjust for the corner. It's a guilty man looking to move the blame on to someone else.0 -
Aww they haven't shown it on Eurosport
ITV highlights guaranteed.
Pretends to be as concussed as Murdo Mcleod who was playing for Brazil for 20 minutes after taking one in the face.
Yeah I'll have to watch that. Eurosport did get a quick interview with G but wasn't very good, Brailsford took him away before they could say much.
They do have a Contador interview now though which is cool. Says his form definitely isn't as good as at the Giro (duh).0 -
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Quick, somebody call Frenchie.
Bertie on with Lemond........serious fashion faux pas going on from "his man".
"Is your form as good as the Giro?".................."No"
Who would have guessed?"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Contador quite negative about his own form and chances. Whenever he says things like that I assume that the opposite is going to be true 0
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Good interview with Alberto.Team My Man 2022:
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Moto cam of Sagan descending! - the corner at 2:07 is terrifying :shock:
Those spectators really don't care to get hurt with someone overshooting!
That 2:07 corner is Beloki corner.0 -
Not denying he's at fault, even if he didn't get hit by someone. Still don't think he should be kicked off the race because he accidentally knocked someone else off the road and managed to stay upright himself. Did the guy responsible for this incident receive any punishment??
Saw something suggesting it was TJBarguil himself was knocked off balance, which is why he was cornering on that crazy line. Glad no-one got killed there. The question is, who hit Barguil? I didn’t catch it.
Edit: and from INRNG https://twitter.com/inrng/status/623154702511931392
(still think Barguil should be kicked out?)
Yes, looking at this GIF: http://gfycat.com/GraveFlatCoati
At the entrance to the corner he is no where near TJ, so if he did come together with him it was further way and he had time to adjust for the corner. It's a guilty man looking to move the blame on to someone else.
We both know the rules of cycling are interpreted on a case by case basis (see the Giro), Barguill move was dangerous and imo he should be removed from the race. If Renshaw and the head butts is removable this is just as dangerous, and he should be gone.0 -
It's the one just after that isn't it? Before the road doubles backMoto cam of Sagan descending! - the corner at 2:07 is terrifying :shock:
Those spectators really don't care to get hurt with someone overshooting!
That 2:07 corner is Beloki corner.0 -
Things I learned today: Rueben Plaza is still a professional cyclist and his hands are HUGE!!!"In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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In an interview I only half-caught, Barguil was saying his arm was knocked, which knocked his hand off the brake-lever for a second or two, thus ruining his line.
That settles it then. His brakes should have been set up Right-front, Left-back!0 -
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Renshaw butting someone was obviously a deliberate action on his part. Unless you think Barguil intended to hit G then they're not comparable. Intent is the important thing here. Anyone can make a mistake, if you deliberately try to injure or impede another rider then that makes punishment much more appropriate.
Not denying he's at fault, even if he didn't get hit by someone. Still don't think he should be kicked off the race because he accidentally knocked someone else off the road and managed to stay upright himself. Did the guy responsible for this incident receive any punishment??
Saw something suggesting it was TJBarguil himself was knocked off balance, which is why he was cornering on that crazy line. Glad no-one got killed there. The question is, who hit Barguil? I didn’t catch it.
Edit: and from INRNG https://twitter.com/inrng/status/623154702511931392
(still think Barguil should be kicked out?)
Yes, looking at this GIF: http://gfycat.com/GraveFlatCoati
At the entrance to the corner he is no where near TJ, so if he did come together with him it was further way and he had time to adjust for the corner. It's a guilty man looking to move the blame on to someone else.
We both know the rules of cycling are interpreted on a case by case basis (see the Giro), Barguill move was dangerous and imo he should be removed from the race. If Renshaw and the head butts is removable this is just as dangerous, and he should be gone.0 -
@velocast: While, thankfully, @GeraintThomas86 is ok, it's unknown how long the citizens of Gap will be without landline telephone connectivity. 0
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[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19658009#p19658009]Blazing Saddles[/url] wrote:"Is your form as good as the Giro?".................."No"
Who would have guessed?
Everyone bar Frenchie, it appears.0 -
Tinkov wants his team to be subsidised from TV rights. Reckons Sagan is the best rider in the race, better than Froome overall.BASI Nordic Ski Instructor
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Racing incident. We can't have riders thrown off a race every time someone runs hot into a corner.Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day. Besides, we both know that I'm training to be a cage fighter.0
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Tinkov wants his team to be subsidised from TV rights. Reckons Sagan is the best rider in the race, better than Froome overall.
Then goes on to insult the whole of Belgium for being tight...0 -
Tinkov wants his team to be subsidised from TV rights. Reckons Sagan is the best rider in the race, better than Froome overall.
Then goes on to insult the whole of Belgium for being tight...
Well... He may have a point there."In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"
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