lechatnoir Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 And there is always 20km to go banner or sign..i donno how 2 teams (movistar rider also got a penalty) mess that up.. unless they just don't care[emoji2368] It's easy to blame the rider, but they're so focused on staying safe - I'm sure a bit of brain-fade is expected, but what the heck was the soigneur doing there in the first place? No rider can take a bottle if there's no bottle to take. Lekker for Yates, but as he said, not the way he wanted to get the jersey.
Gen Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 It's easy to blame the rider, but they're so focused on staying safe - I'm sure a bit of brain-fade is expected, but what the heck was the soigneur doing there in the first place? No rider can take a bottle if there's no bottle to take. Lekker for Yates, but as he said, not the way he wanted to get the jersey.Exactly..why on earth are they standing there handing out bottles..just stupid [emoji849] Ps I am not blaming the riders but the staff members
Gen Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 #TDF2020 - Alaphilippe , Kuss and Verona are the riders that took 20'' penalty in today's stage. JA and Verona for the feeding and Kuss I assume for drafting.
Vetplant Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 Exactly..why on earth are they standing there handing out bottles..just stupid [emoji849] Ps I am not blaming the riders but the staff membersAnd if you REALLY need a bottle, then let one of the team members take the bottle and then pass it on to JA. Problem solved.
Gen Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 Oh side note.. my heart sank ..I thought for sure Sagan was going to collide with the Sunweb lead out man....phew it was close.. these guys have incredible handling skills
Vetplant Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 What's the deal with the rule? I get that you don't want sticky bottles at the business end of the stage. But what about road side feeding? Is it for safety that you don't have feeding zones when guys might be at their limits?
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 Back to back stage wins for the team on Bianchi. A mountain stage win then a sprint finalè. That is An exceptional feat. Then Wout did excellent sherpa duties for his team yesterday. Now this victory. That’s incredible form.Chapeau! https://youtu.be/yE_6jOOTX2s
Kranswurm Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 Uncle Pat is going to lose his mind.If it is any consolation Aunty Pat lost her mind a long time ago
Gen Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 If it is any consolation Aunty Pat lost her mind a long time agoLol
Wayne pudding Mol Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 It seems to me that currently there are a few guys at the top that have a background that is not road cycling.Remco-Was it soccer?Wout-CXMvDP-CXPidcock-CXPrimoz-Ski jumpSagan-MTBValverde-DopingThere are a few others as well that come from CX and MTB.Nearly wet myself
The Crazy German Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 And if you REALLY need a bottle, then let one of the team members take the bottle and then pass it on to JA. Problem solved. Be carefull with that, Thomas and Froome tried that trick up Alpe D'Huez in 2013 and Froome still got the penalty. Likely would have gotten away with it in todays bunch though.
Gen Posted September 2, 2020 Posted September 2, 2020 Be carefull with that, Thomas and Froome tried that trick up Alpe D'Huez in 2013 and Froome still got the penalty. Likely would have gotten away with it in todays bunch though.Remember Porte also took a gel for Froome on the one climb and was penalised.. it was very much a Sky tactic back then so that their best paced rider doesn't get the penalty.
Gen Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 What's the deal with the rule? I get that you don't want sticky bottles at the business end of the stage. But what about road side feeding? Is it for safety that you don't have feeding zones when guys might be at their limits?They are normally going quite fast by then..suppose a mixture of safety and that the riders have to also get their nutrition right throughout the day[emoji2368]
Eugene Oppelt Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 Wout won the stage with an incredible display of sprinting. After his sherpa duties on stage 4, he is in fantastic form. The other Wout, however, earns the red dossard for battling on in the tour with a broken rib.It was a strange day when the break never went and the peloton opted for intensity in the fat-burning zone. The peculiar sport that is professional cycling. Pic by Jared Gruber
Gen Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 Wout won the stage with an incredible display of sprinting. After his sherpa duties on stage 4, he is in fantastic form. The other Wout, however, earns the red dossard for battling on in the tour with a broken rib.It was a strange day when the break never went and the peloton opted for intensity in the fat-burning zone. The peculiar sport that is professional cycling. Pic by Jared GruberShame he really struggles along every day.
Gen Posted September 3, 2020 Posted September 3, 2020 If they have a another go slow again today..I might DNF the stage
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