S*** Small Races Thread - 2022
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If it's in the rules then no, buuuuut, ban stupid TT bikes as well because they're just a waste of carbon. Make it a level playing field of only road bikes.0
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“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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It's clearly breaking the rules, a bit of a silly mistake. It probably made no difference but if the rules are there they have to be applied properly, much like the baton change in the 4x400m relay yesterday.0
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I feel like a 3 second error, that made no difference to the race is one thing. However letting the race play out, letting her win the sprint (which was always pretty likely), then letting her get to the podium and THEN telling her was especially poor.
Clearly, ACR thought similar.We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
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Still sounding very similar to that 4x400m relay!ddraver said:I feel like a 3 second error, that made no difference to the race is one thing. However letting the race play out, letting her win the sprint (which was always pretty likely), then letting her get to the podium and THEN telling her was especially poor.
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Pross said:
It's clearly breaking the rules, a bit of a silly mistake. It probably made no difference but if the rules are there they have to be applied properly, much like the baton change in the 4x400m relay yesterday.
The question to be asked then is whether the rules are fit for purpose.Twitter: @RichN950 -
That race was won by 0.01 seconds. I think it is possible to say that 0.01 seconds benefit could have been gained. That isn't a lot.Pross said:
Still sounding very similar to that 4x400m relay!ddraver said:I feel like a 3 second error, that made no difference to the race is one thing. However letting the race play out, letting her win the sprint (which was always pretty likely), then letting her get to the podium and THEN telling her was especially poor.
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kingstongraham said:
That race was won by 0.01 seconds. I think it is possible to say that 0.01 seconds benefit could have been gained. That isn't a lot.
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I was thinking upon the same analogy, right down to the arbitrary way that both the UCI and IAAF apply such rules.Pross said:It's clearly breaking the rules, a bit of a silly mistake. It probably made no difference but if the rules are there they have to be applied properly, much like the baton change in the 4x400m relay yesterday.
Yesterday, England were DQF's for infringing the rule on steeping into the wrong lane.
Meanwhile, during qualifying for the men's 4x400m, Zambia's new golden boy crossed 4 lanes and in front of opponents, to collect the baton from his mate. (another DQF offence and a much, much clearer infringement)
This time, the result stood."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
The photo was a bit dodgy, not quite sure how they determined the torso was level with the front of the shoulder. I think she would have been marginally in front but the photo certainly didn't confirm that to be the case.RichN95. said:kingstongraham said:
That race was won by 0.01 seconds. I think it is possible to say that 0.01 seconds benefit could have been gained. That isn't a lot.
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Sure, but at the moment that's what the rules state. Vos is an experienced rider and should know better. I may be prejudiced though as I've always hated the puppy paw thing (and the 'super tuck').RichN95. said:Pross said:It's clearly breaking the rules, a bit of a silly mistake. It probably made no difference but if the rules are there they have to be applied properly, much like the baton change in the 4x400m relay yesterday.
The question to be asked then is whether the rules are fit for purpose.0 -
Rules are rules and need to be implemented; however a DSQ seems an OTT punishment for 3 second 'offence'. Give her a 5 sec penalty or place her behind the riders in the sprint.All Road/ Gravel: tbcWinter: tbcMTB: tbcRoad: tbc"Look at the time...." "he's fallen like an old lady on a cruise ship..."0
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I think they should be ordered back to the Commissaire's car, ride level with it for a few seconds so they can verify their identity and then let them go - like time penalties in F1 or triathlon. If they don't spot it until after the race has finished, then they got away with it.andyrac said:Rules are rules and need to be implemented; however a DSQ seems an OTT punishment for 3 second 'offence'. Give her a 5 sec penalty or place her behind the riders in the sprint.
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Just 3 stages now, but today sees the start of the always gnarly, Tour de l'Ain.
Stage1.
Stage 2.
Stage 3.
Surprisingly, Tibault Pinot is not on the startlist, which looks a little thin compared to previous editions.
Having said that, Julian Alaphilippe is riding as part of a strong QS team.
Other notables: Guilaume Martin, George Bennett, Harm Vanhoucke, Tim Wellens, Stefan Bissigger Gianluca Brambilla, Rudy Molard and Ivan Sosa."Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.1 -
A couple of young vintage Vinos riding for the Astana development team.================================
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Commentary is not the best.
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Jake Stewart wins the sprint after a late hint of excitement when Remi Cavagna goes with 1km to go and gets caught 50m from the line.1
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Artic race of Norway and wishing to have CK back rather than Jez Cox (no clue if I've spelt his name right)0
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Tour de lAin - Pedrero in the break for 110km, solo for 70km and takes the win by well over a minute.
Guillaume Martin hangs on to the GC.1 -
Tour de l'Ain - certainly more interesting than Burgos.
However, Eurosport's advertising has inverted the picture or... there's some new lefty wheels and gruppo's on the market we didn't know about.
seanoconn - gruagach craic!1 -
That combo was around during the tour.0
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Just read that the Arctic Race of Norway is staying completely south of the Arctic circle this year. Well done guys!
Today's stage looks a bit lumpy for a flat stage, and should be pretty decent scenery.0 -
Kirby without a co-commentator is utterly unbearable.
Global warming innit. They've had to move the circle North...kingstongraham said:Just read that the Arctic Race of Norway is staying completely south of the Arctic circle this year. Well done guys!
Today's stage looks a bit lumpy for a flat stage, and should be pretty decent scenery.0 -
Groenewegen wins a sprint finish.
No leadout from BikeExchange that I could see, he hit the front with about 150m to go and held on very strong.0 -
I finished London-Edinburgh-London yesterday morning at about 1.25am which isn't even a race (although I think my time will be somewhere towards the top 75 or 50). Doesn't belong in here at all but I wanted to put it in here anyway since this is the only bit of the forum I actually use!11
