Coronavirus and pro sport
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Hearing rumours that the UTMB has been cancelled which is a similar event type to the Tour in many ways and just as prestigious in its small part of France. I would say this does not bode so well for Tour - However, there was no talk about making it later than it's usual last week of August...We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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No, although the US date format is really stupid (6/1/20).sherer said:
is it just me that hates seeing dates written like that. Should be 1st June, or even better 1st Of June. Dont like this American number only format.bobmcstuff said:No UK pro sport till at least 1 June, although that probably is a surprise to no-one https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/52619111
Does anyone know, is horse racing only taking place at one venue, or are all the horses and riders and staff criss-crossing the country0 -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52579299
Football clubs to repay £340m to broadcasters even if it does resume behind closed doors... More again if the season is curtailed or relegation is scrapped...0 -
Really interesting article that highlights the importance of time and exposure in the spread of Covid.gweeds said:This is an excellent read and shows the risks of indoors vs outdoors
https://www.erinbromage.com/post/the-risks-know-them-avoid-them
So if an infectious runner ran too close to you - it's not a problem.
If you're sharing a work area or home with an infectious person then that's a far higher risk.0 -
There were 3 meetings in France yesterday; Paris-Longchamps (F) , Compiegne (NH) and Toulouse (F/ NH). However, in France, horse racing is administered by the agriculture dept, not sport.sherer said:
is it just me that hates seeing dates written like that. Should be 1st June, or even better 1st Of June. Dont like this American number only format.bobmcstuff said:No UK pro sport till at least 1 June, although that probably is a surprise to no-one https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/52619111
Does anyone know, is horse racing only taking place at one venue, or are all the horses and riders and staff criss-crossing the countryAll Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0 -
Has he paid them from when there was still racing yet?0
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Earlier in the week, the UCI says up to five teams are experiencing significant financial turmoil: CCC, Lotto-Soudal, Mitchelton-Scott, Bahrain-McLaren and Astana.RichN95. said:CCC have confirmed they are ending sponsorship. Vino reckons Astana will fold if there's no racing this season.
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Even Ineos may not be spared taking a hit
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-ineos-tycoons-venture-seeks-government-loan-11987002?awc=11005_1589301794_ff12c48a138eafb46d5e0a58f64d29e7&dcmp=afc-103504-na-na-longtail&dclid=CMLMnMfirukCFdjh1QodH2MNnw
(I know this is only a subsidiary but still who knows what impact it will have on the team)0 -
thought CCC were due to pull out anyway.
Astana always seem to have issues paying wages, despite the wealth of the country behind them.
One thought I had, with France carved up into safe and unsafe areas. How much of Le Tour in in the red zone ? Obviously last stage in is Paris. All might change in a few months once this gets underway though0 -
I think as long as Ratcliffe is still a very rich man and likes cycling the team will be OK...redvision said:Even Ineos may not be spared taking a hit
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-ineos-tycoons-venture-seeks-government-loan-11987002?awc=11005_1589301794_ff12c48a138eafb46d5e0a58f64d29e7&dcmp=afc-103504-na-na-longtail&dclid=CMLMnMfirukCFdjh1QodH2MNnw
(I know this is only a subsidiary but still who knows what impact it will have on the team)0 -
redvision said:
Even Ineos may not be spared taking a hit
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-ineos-tycoons-venture-seeks-government-loan-11987002?awc=11005_1589301794_ff12c48a138eafb46d5e0a58f64d29e7&dcmp=afc-103504-na-na-longtail&dclid=CMLMnMfirukCFdjh1QodH2MNnw
(I know this is only a subsidiary but still who knows what impact it will have on the team)
This is just Ineos's side hustle though. Ineos is made up of many companies which are more or less independent of each other, each with their own board of directors. Just because one is having a rough time, one that is co-owned by the Chinese state, it doesn't follow that all the others are.Twitter: @RichN950 -
The Italian Federation have proposed a new Italian calendar to the UCI, which is slightly different to their published one:
1 agosto Strade Bianche
5 agosto Milano-Torino
8 agosto Il Lombardia
18 agosto Giro dell'Emilia
20 agosto Gran Piemonte
22 agosto Milano-Sanremo
28 agosto Trofeo Matteotti
29 agosto Memorial Marco Pantani
31 agosto-4 settembre Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali
5 settembre G.P. Industria & Artigianato Larcianese
7-14 settembre Tirreno-Adriatico
16 settembre Giro della Toscana - Memorial Alfredo Martini
17 settembre Coppa Sabatini - Gran Premio città di Peccioli
20 settembre Giro dell'Appennino
22 settembre Regione Lombardia
3-25 ottobre Giro d'Italia
31 ottobre-1 novembre Campionati Italiani"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Fingers crossed !1
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28 year old sumo wrestler dies of coronavirus: https://japantoday.com/category/sports/sumo-wrestler-infected-with-coronavirus-has-died-nhk0
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Poor guy - just 28
Does the BMI of Sumo wrestlers increase their risk though ?
At least pro cyclists don't have this issue.0 -
Here we go.
The first cycling race since the coronavirus outbreak is next week and all 18 stages will be broadcast live.
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/the-first-cycling-race-since-the-coronavirus-outbreak-is-next-week-and-all-18-stages-will-be-broadcast-live-455861
Rejoice cycling fans, racing is back!
Admittedly, it’s not the Giro d’Italia, but we’ll take anything at the minute, and the HTV Cup in Vietnam sounds like it will do the job just perfectly.
“Well, I would even watch my neighbour’s two kids racing down the street at the minute, so I’m in for anything.”"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
To think they all laughed at Sir Dave and Little Richie.
Seems they may get the last laugh.
The Giro are not going to use hotels, but...........
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
That makes a lot of sense.0
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More sense than our government's current policies for sure.kingstongraham said:That makes a lot of sense.
Hope the ASO takes note."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Will everyone be in motorhomes ?
Back to basics. I love it. Cyclists washing their own shorts too.1 -
Back to actual chamois? Ouch. 🤣fenix said:Will everyone be in motorhomes ?
Back to basics. I love it. Cyclists washing their own shorts too.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Not a surprise but the tour of Britain is officially postponed until next year0
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That would be a cause for celebration in itself for me. 😂rick_chasey said:My annual Eurovision party has also become a casualty.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I will have you know my Eurovision parties are excellent and the cocktails outstanding.pblakeney said:
That would be a cause for celebration in itself for me. 😂rick_chasey said:My annual Eurovision party has also become a casualty.
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