Evenepoel and the mystery of the back pocket

[DRM]

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/de...le-was-object-removed-from-evenepoels-pocket/

So what was removed from Evenepoels pocket, no doubt dodgy goings on whatever it is.

 

[mjr]

First aiders are told to remove everything from pockets before moving the injured person. Lapdog is stirring shoot now so people don't have as much time to ask ASO awkward questions at the Tour.

 

[BurningLegs]

Agreed. If there is something unsavoury going on with the riders “nutrition” or “supplements” do we really think that in this day and age they’d be doing it on the road during a race?

I just can’t bring myself to believe it’s anything other than a couple of caffeine gels tbh

 

[DRM]

Agreed. If there is something unsavoury going on with the riders “nutrition” or “supplements” do we really think that in this day and age they’d be doing it on the road during a race?

I just can’t bring myself to believe it’s anything other than a couple of caffeine gels tbh

Looks like a pills container on the video clip, the DS removes it &slips it in his pocket, speculation that it was an illegal data communication device, that reports directly into the DS's car

 

[ColinJ]

I'm surprised that there is a rule about data communications. I've seen races where there are live stats for the riders onscreen - power, cadence etc.

 

[DRM]

I'm surprised that there is a rule about data communications. I've seen races where there are live stats for the riders onscreen - power, cadence etc.

The allegation is it’s not an official one, it’s to give extra info into the team car for, i’m guessing management of the riders

 

[ColinJ]

The allegation is it’s not an official one, it’s to give extra info into the team car for, i’m guessing management of the riders

Yes, and I was wondering why that would be a problem!

The UCI tried to ban radios but AFAIK they backed down. If radios are allowed again so team managers can watch the TV coverage and relay instructions to riders, why bother with them monitoring power etc.? Riders can already see their own power data.

 

[DRM]

Yes, and I was wondering why that would be a problem!

The UCI tried to ban radios but AFAIK they backed down. If radios are allowed again so team managers can watch the TV coverage and relay instructions to riders, why bother with them monitoring power etc.? Riders can already see their own power data.

I know what you mean, it’s quite bizzare