TheoG Posted May 15, 2023 Share 6 minutes ago, Spookie said: Nope, UCI/race rules allow you to continue, it’s the teams decision if you pull out or carry on racing… I guess its better to exit on a high than risking him plunging down the order .... 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted May 15, 2023 Share 1 minute ago, TheoG said: I guess its better to exit on a high than risking him plunging down the order .... 🤷♂️ yeah there's many more races to be won for him, not worth pushing through on a sick body justinafrika, TheoG and Vetplant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted May 15, 2023 Share 3 minutes ago, J Wakefield said: Uran is also out now with Covid. Seems crazy that there are so many, when it doesn’t seem to be such an issue anymore on a general basis, but I guess close proximity, multiple days racing and peak condition of riders (so suppressed immune system) probably has a fairly big part to play. Definitely sad for the race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookie Posted May 15, 2023 Share 4 minutes ago, Jbr said: yeah there's many more races to be won for him, not worth pushing through on a sick body Especially considering impacts of long Covid that have affected so many top athletes, if he is sick it’s probably the smart choice for such a young rider with his accolades and potential. TheoG and justinafrika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted May 15, 2023 Share 2 minutes ago, Spookie said: doesn’t seem to be such an issue anymore on a general basis I dont know about that. I suspect its still doing the rounds, its just that with weaker strains, boosted immune systems etc. most are getting just mild symptoms and the body is pushing through like it would with any of the usual illnesses we get. I know a few people (my parents included) where they thought they had a cold, but after a few days when it would not get better they go to the doc, doc tests and they have Covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted May 15, 2023 Share 11 minutes ago, Spookie said: Seems crazy that there are so many, when it doesn’t seem to be such an issue anymore on a general basis, but I guess close proximity, multiple days racing and peak condition of riders (so suppressed immune system) probably has a fairly big part to play. Definitely sad for the race! It's definately still an issue, I got covid 4 days into a stage race last month. Followed all strict protocols. Many people are still contracting it, its that they don't really report it. Ispeed_V and TheoG 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted May 15, 2023 Share 8 hours ago, Spookie said: Seems crazy that there are so many, when it doesn’t seem to be such an issue anymore on a general basis, but I guess close proximity, multiple days racing and peak condition of riders (so suppressed immune system) probably has a fairly big part to play. Definitely sad for the race! Thanks china Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 15, 2023 Share Ah bummer. Not his biggest fan but spoils a entertaining battle with Primoz and the Ineos brigade... TheoG and Underachiever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted May 15, 2023 Share 12 hours ago, DJuice said: Remco to make his TDF debut? Yes please! Still think he'll need some proper lieutenants in the mountains to compete with poggie (if even possible) and co. justinafrika and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoG Posted May 16, 2023 Share Is it only me or is the official Giro website very pathetic? They take for ever to update and the data/info is not presented very well. During the time trial as an example, a third party site I found was much better (also not great) in updating and presenting the data. The Tour's site is always not bad and not nearly as crappy as the Giro's. Frosty, justinafrika, Koos Likkewaan 2 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted May 16, 2023 Share 12 minutes ago, TheoG said: Is it only me or is the official Giro website very pathetic? They take for ever to update and the data/info is not presented very well. During the time trial as an example, a third party site I found was much better (also not great) in updating and presenting the data. The Tour's site is always not bad and not nearly as crappy as the Giro's. I agree. Tried and look at the full rankings and had to click 'load more' too many times to stay interested. Also, no way of finding the withdrawals list. Le Tour and Vuelta have the same design and are far better. Giro - beautiful grand tour, cr@ppy website. Though, it IS nice that I can download the Garibaldi PDF Vetplant and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 16, 2023 Share I prefer ProcyclingStats for live updates, if I’m unable to watch (GCN+). Lots of additional data besides the live tracking. Edited May 16, 2023 by Frosty TheoG and Shebeen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepeekaitjie Posted May 16, 2023 Share 😂😂😂 https://www.bicycling.com/racing/a43896643/remco-evenepoel-martin-hvastija-covid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted May 16, 2023 Share https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/giro-ditalia-grand-st-bernard-pass-removed-from-stage-13-due-to-snow/ Was fortunate to ride from St Bernard pass a few of years ago, mainly on the mountain on my MTB of course what an experience... My good friend lives in Liddes about 20kms from the pass... We got shuttled to the top and rode down into Martigny (Switzerland) and on another occasion to Saint-Cyen(Italy) will see if i can some pictures Edited May 16, 2023 by Meezo Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted May 16, 2023 Share splat, TheoG, Spookie and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ispeed_V Posted May 16, 2023 Share 7 nonstarters for today. Not sure if all are Covid related but looks like it is having the last laugh again. splat and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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