I did read something about Cofidis and how poor and old-fashioned their training, nutrition etc was. Not only a question of budget but not modernised. Typical French way and why their teams are often second-rate.
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I did read something about Cofidis and how poor and old-fashioned their training, nutrition etc was. Not only a question of budget but not modernised. Typical French way and why their teams are often second-rate.
Grant Fondo
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I inadvertantly ordered 10 crates of Alpecin thanks to the subliminal messages. Makes good chain lube apparently
Peter Salt
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Cathryn
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I'm really excited about the TDFF. I think it deserves its own thread. Off to make one.
McNobber
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Grant Fondo
Guru
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- Cheshire
I like Carlton (and Rob), and have even warmed to SK more who has definitely improved over the past few years.
Martinsnos
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Carlton would be better if he didn’t laugh at his own jokes so often.
SK - possibly awake for longer periods?!
Hornchurch
Active Member
So, as regards to this 'crash' (above) & me asking the following (being a 'non-TDF-follower'), perhaps you lads can tell me...
1, Does the M/cyclist 'Press' (media), who appeared to cause this get chucked-off ?
2, Permanant ban, or,
3, His T.V company (or media corp') cover the hefty fine or financial penalty for causing this ?
4, Does Jack B get a replacement bike/cycle & his place (pre-crash) get re-instated ?
5, Is this beer I'm drinking (lots of !), = Far too strong & I 'need' to go & have a lie-down
I saw this video about 10-mins ago in my Yahoo-News-Feed & went looking for a better source....
Alas, Yahoo didn't explain anything & sadly, nor do I speak French - Hence my curiousity & asking the above....
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AndyRM
XOXO
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- North Shields
Looks like the car has been breaking to avoid the crash ahead, so the motorbike looks a bit clueless, the cyclist has tried to fit through but there hasn't been space.
Personally I'd lay the blame with the car and the motorbike.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
The car had to stop suddenly because of the other accident in front, also caused by a motorbike. Both motorcyclists were kicked off the race.
Hornchurch
Active Member
Having watched it a few times now, I'd still "lay blame" with the motorcycle/press - (& there's me, lifelong biker with 5 x M/cycles !)
Whilst the (next) video is NOT as good as the one I initially posted, I do rather appreciate the subtitles (given)
Seems like the lad in Black (somewhat further ahead) crashed, forcing the U.A.E car to slam-on it's brakes.
The M/cycle rider, "situationally unaware" WASN'T concentrating on his far-shoulder & gave Jack.B no room to pass.
Had the M/cycle rider not been so dim-witted, it'll probably have been a better outcome.
I always figured (sarcasm intended, Laughs !), that the T.D.F "riders" get the drop, esp' over dim-witted M/cyclists !
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
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- Hexleybeef
My take on it is poor course design and management.
The road narrows very rapidly. The cars, bikes and riders should all have been warned about this well beforehand. In a briefing and also with a marshal on the road.
The road narrows very rapidly. The cars, bikes and riders should all have been warned about this well beforehand. In a briefing and also with a marshal on the road.
