2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
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Postby warthog1 » Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:37 am
Will annoy some who like to deify those in the history of sport.
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Postby stevenaaus » Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:47 pm
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Re: 2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
Postby AUbicycles » Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:45 am
But it was an unusual sign on the finish line, very easy to interpret in many ways.
Would still like to see more action .. but the other podoum Places will still be under the spitlight in the TT.
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Postby warthog1 » Sat Jul 17, 2021 10:58 am
Just saw a short of Merckx congratulating Cavendish.fat and old wrote: ↑Fri Jul 16, 2021 9:35 amStrangely I find myself hoping that Cavendish doesn't surpass Merckx's record I'm thinking he should do a Tubby and retire unbeaten.
That was pretty good.
Yeah don't mind if it stays the same number.
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Re: 2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
Postby warthog1 » Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:45 am
Deeper carbon is widespread.
Dunno if such a thing as a shallow aluminium rim exists anymore.
Maybe Ineos with rim brakes are?
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Postby foo on patrol » Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:28 am
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Re: 2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
Postby AUbicycles » Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:31 am
I don't disagree with having outcomes and clarity... in the case of other police investigation, it is more common to hear about news of prosecution, charges, convictions than to have announcements of 'we made a raid, but there was nothing wrong'... those things tend to just slide and this is what I guess we have in these cases where the outcome remains grey because there is little news about it.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:28 amI have no problems with there being raids done, just so long as there is "full" disclosure of the outcome. Riders shouldn't be tared with being a "drug" cheat and no proof or clearance given after the raids and testing!
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Re: 2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
Postby foo on patrol » Sun Jul 18, 2021 9:14 am
AUbicycles wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 6:31 amI don't disagree with having outcomes and clarity... in the case of other police investigation, it is more common to hear about news of prosecution, charges, convictions than to have announcements of 'we made a raid, but there was nothing wrong'... those things tend to just slide and this is what I guess we have in these cases where the outcome remains grey because there is little news about it.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:28 amI have no problems with there being raids done, just so long as there is "full" disclosure of the outcome. Riders shouldn't be tared with being a "drug" cheat and no proof or clearance given after the raids and testing!
Yep.
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Postby fat and old » Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:51 pm
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Postby MichaelB » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:59 am
Agree with the snipped above.
Think it was fitting for Cav to finish equal but still get the green, and pity Matthews didn’t score a bit more earlier.
Good podium, and brilliant for Ben, hope he keeps going and gets a better contract extension from AG2R
Now onto the Vuelta and see how far behind Froomedog can finish this time
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Postby g-boaf » Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:21 pm
https://www.news.com.au/sport/cycling/i ... dbc7e51d43
Edit: she avoided prison and the huge fine.
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Re: 2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
Postby MichaelB » Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:56 am
Looks like there will be a 3rd Season of "Least Expected Day" - https://www.velonews.com/news/road/http ... -in-march/
Despite my feelings re the team, it's been a great series and refreshingly open.
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Postby fat and old » Tue Jan 25, 2022 11:19 am
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Postby fat and old » Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:38 pm
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Re: 2021 TdF - A really open year again ?
Postby MichaelB » Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:28 am
Yep, think that amongst the fractured femur and back issues, it'll be a while before he's back riding.fat and old wrote: ↑Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:38 pmNot such good news for Bernal….poor young fella smashed himself up badly it seems.
Apparently rode into the back of a parked bus
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