Track racing, Rio 2016 **spoilers**

[HF2300]

Wow, the comments are brutal.

As well as dull and ill-informed.

 

[HF2300]

This evening's linky is http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36815443

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Yeah but Cav himself has admitted it was his fault?

That's because he's a decent guy and it's the right thing to do. He also said he went to see the other rider and apologised to his coach. However, as you say, racing incident, and the footage others have now linked to, clearly shows what happened.

 

[iandg]

That's because he's a decent guy and it's the right thing to do. He also said he went to see the other rider and apologised to his coach. However, as you say, racing incident, and the footage others have now linked to, clearly shows what happened.

I agree completely - he had no reason to apologise or take any blame for the incident.

 

[HF2300]

Some are using drops, some tri-bars. Any advantage either way?

China, Chinese Taipei and Poland using drops. No idea. Can't believe China aren't up with the technology, so preference?

 

[iandg]

Just seen another video with more detail - Park was looking behind and then drifted up the track whilst Cav was moving down - definitely not Cav's fault, just another track incident.

http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-...causes-horrible-crash-in-olympic-points-race/

Actually, the more I look at this video the more it makes me wonder why the Korean didn't even react. He was looking behind him and drifting up the track, turned his head and was looking at Cav and must have realised they were going to collide. Why no attempt to take any avoiding action? On the rivet perhaps?

 

[smutchin]

Wow, the comments are brutal.

Never read below the line.

 

[HF2300]

Here we go for the last session then. Keep an eye open for the tongues. Tough opponents for James & Marchant this round.

 

[coffeejo]

Random question: why do the Brits sit with towels over their laps before they head up onto the track?

 

[HF2300]

Random question: why do the Brits sit with towels over their laps before they head up onto the track?

Keep their legs that bit warmer, I'd guess.

 

[coffeejo]

Keep their legs that bit warmer, I'd guess.

Marginal gains

 

[coffeejo]

Just!

 

[HF2300]

Well done Becky.

 

[coffeejo]

And now it's Marchant's turn. I've not got any nails left...

 

[smutchin]

Amazing ride by James. I've noticed the British women (mainly Trott and James) seem to have an extra kick in the finishing straight. It's really very impressive to watch.

Slightly sorry to see Ligtlee beaten though - I like what I've seen of her.