Gen Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Yip, race radio ban is definitely where things will change. Imagine, as an innovation, a minimum of 5 stages to be banned from radio comms, randomly chosen from a bingo machine. I need a coffee.They tried that..remember..riders protested with a go slow.
Christie Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 The solution to the safety situation without radios is to upgrade the Didata transponder. Have it beep in 3 different tones for danger, caution and all clear. Comm can press the button for these. Then add a few buttons to the bike attachment for "feed me", "puncture", "mechanical", "medical emergency" and "crash" and there would be nothing to complain about. Transponder can add a gps tag to a message that is relayed to thecorrect team cars only.(Except the obvious problem of having to observe and think strategy for yourself)
'Dale Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 They tried that..remember..riders protested with a go slow.Can’t recall Then again it’s my Friday brain ????
Gen Posted October 26, 2018 Posted October 26, 2018 Can’t recall Then again it’s my Friday brain [emoji19]Bastille day 2009..protest without protesting [emoji6]..they didn't race ..so to speak https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/tour-de-france/tour-de-france-analysis-why-the-go-slow-did-cycling-no-favours-on-bastille-day-67487
J Wakefield Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 Removal of PM wont make a difference to the racing, riders know what "X" watts feel like and if it is a sustainable effort. Other way of simply using a metric to judge effort up a climb is have your VAM value on the display and you know that 5.6w/kg is 1600VAM for argument and there is your power that is gone. Radios I do believe should stay for many reasons other than tactics.
Nick Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 Happy to see Wout van Aert is in the mix for Jumbo-Visma.
Vetplant Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 Happy to see Wout van Aert is in the mix for Jumbo-Visma.Can't remember him doing anything else but one-day road races in the past...? Is the Criterium De Dauphine his first foray into a Multi-day road race on World Tour level? Sitting pretty in the Young Riders jersey currently.
Dirt Tracker Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 "Brailsford: We'll do all we can for Chris Froome's fifth Tour de France quest" Gotta feel a bit for Thomas as several of the shortlisted team and now the boss have come out and said they're all in for Froome. Surely GT would have been thinking that he's be getting more support than last year going in as the title holder.
Jewbacca Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 "Brailsford: We'll do all we can for Chris Froome's fifth Tour de France quest" Gotta feel a bit for Thomas as several of the shortlisted team and now the boss have come out and said they're all in for Froome. Surely GT would have been thinking that he's be getting more support than last year going in as the title holder. Maybe they are trying the 2 year bluff? Spraying shame on everyone after being fooled twice!
Shebeen Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 "Brailsford: We'll do all we can for Chris Froome's fifth Tour de France quest" Gotta feel a bit for Thomas as several of the shortlisted team and now the boss have come out and said they're all in for Froome. Surely GT would have been thinking that he's be getting more support than last year going in as the title holder. it's a tough one. if Froome hadn't had (the case and) giro in his legs then he could probably have won TdF '18. Things fell in place for him, if he's got the legs then there's nothing to say it can't happen again.
Dirt Tracker Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 it's a tough one. if Froome hadn't had (the case and) giro in his legs then he could probably have won TdF '18. Things fell in place for him, if he's got the legs then there's nothing to say it can't happen again. Yeah, seems DB can actually manage the old 'road will sort it' manta. Last year was a good thing for Thomas going in fresh with the sole focus and quite under the radar. This year he's returning as the title holder, more eyes on him from the start and a fresh Froome. Bernal is also going to be wanting to get opportunities even if he has been touted as a floating super dom' for both Thomas and Froome. Any other team bringing the current champ to the race would have the team custom picked and tailored for GT. He's got to be thinking, 'what does it take to get the full backing'.
BMCfan Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 Yeah, seems DB can actually manage the old 'road will sort it' manta. Last year was a good thing for Thomas going in fresh with the sole focus and quite under the radar. This year he's returning as the title holder, more eyes on him from the start and a fresh Froome. Bernal is also going to be wanting to get opportunities even if he has been touted as a floating super dom' for both Thomas and Froome. Any other team bringing the current champ to the race would have the team custom picked and tailored for GT. He's got to be thinking, 'what does it take to get the full backing'. He don't have to think ..... CF made a plan for him Hahaaaaa
Gen Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 He don't have to think ..... CF made a plan for him HahaaaaaDB has confirmed that Froome is out of the TDF.
Long Wheel Base Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 DB has confirmed that Froome is out of the TDF.Because of the crash today?
Gen Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 Because of the crash today?Yep..apparent broke his femur, but no official team.statement yet.
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