2015 Abu Dhabi Tour, 8-11th October, 2.1

[Hugo Koblet]

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Its a shame that Boonen just said in an interview that he was mentally and physically as good as 2012, and then he crashed hard a few hours later. I would like to see him have one more strong season.

Must be a hero in Belgium. I don't understand why he still has a contract.

Well, I hope he recovers from the crash.

Lol this is the worst BS I've ever read on here

 

[PeterB]

1. Viviani 2. Sagan 3. Sabatini
Internal ex-Liquigas sprint competition

 

[lemon cheese cake]

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The suggestion that Boonen doesn't deserve his place is the most bizarre thing I've heard all week.

In Etixx?

 

[BigMac]

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The suggestion that Boonen doesn't deserve his place is the most bizarre thing I've heard all week.

In Etixx?

Yeah. Or elsewhere for that matter.

 

[Tyr]

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The suggestion that Boonen doesn't deserve his place is the most bizarre thing I've heard all week.

In Etixx?

Yeah. Or elsewhere for that matter.

Because he used to be good or because he is Belgian?

 

[BigMac]

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The suggestion that Boonen doesn't deserve his place is the most bizarre thing I've heard all week.

In Etixx?

Yeah. Or elsewhere for that matter.

Because he used to be good or because he is Belgian?

Because he's always an asset, because he's Tom Boonen and because half the team would have to be ditched before him.

 

[Backroader69]

Too bad Voss was disqualified for punching Zurlo in the ribs after the intermediate sprint near-collision. He should have punched him in the head!
It is very clear in the video that Zurlo looked directly at Voss before he peeled-off his lead-out, then cut him-off intentionally!

 

[huge]

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Highlights Stage 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRrgob1I6gE
Peter back to bridesmaid role.

Impressive crowds along the course!

Post apocalyptic scenario... what a non sense race!
Well, at least for us. I'm sure sponsors are more than "happy", instead.

 

[The Principal Sheep]

Half expected to come here and find over the top concern about Boonen's health, instead it's moronic comments about him not deserving a contract, poor old Tom! Let's hope he can get one more clean classic campaign and remind us all just how good a rider he still is

 

[jens_attacks]

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Too bad Voss was disqualified for punching Zurlo in the ribs after the intermediate sprint near-collision. He should have punched him in the head!
It is very clear in the video that Zurlo looked directly at Voss before he peeled-off his lead-out, then cut him-off intentionally!

it's not clear at all. i've seen cav doing this a 100 times. and he wasn't punched by anyone. not even by haussler.

 

[Vasilis]

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Too bad Voss was disqualified for punching Zurlo in the ribs after the intermediate sprint near-collision. He should have punched him in the head!
It is very clear in the video that Zurlo looked directly at Voss before he peeled-off his lead-out, then cut him-off intentionally!

it's not clear at all. i've seen cav doing this a 100 times. and he wasn't punched by anyone. not even by haussler.

Well, it looks like Voss almost crashed because of Zurlo's move, and he did look around to him, so I think Zurlo should have been punished as well, although not by disqualification.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJew8oNWe8

 

[LaFlorecita]

Zurlo did try to block him, but doesn't that happen all the time in sprints, leadout men dropping off in a way that forces the other sprinters to go round him? Yes Zurlo should have gotten a penalty for that, but Voss hitting him is not cool and he was rightfully DSQ'ed.

 

[TourOfTexas]

It is funny in cycling how the initial aggression (even ones that directly threaten injury) is punished lightly or not at all, but an angry reaction is heavily censured, even when the parties seem to be satiated.

 

[Jagartrott]

Boonen has a fractured skull.
Some risk of complications (like bone fragments entering the brain).

 

[shalgo]

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Boonen has a fractured skull.
Some risk of complications (like bone fragments entering the brain).

What awful news. I hope there won't be such complications.

 

[Fernandez]

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Too bad Voss was disqualified for punching Zurlo in the ribs after the intermediate sprint near-collision. He should have punched him in the head!
It is very clear in the video that Zurlo looked directly at Voss before he peeled-off his lead-out, then cut him-off intentionally!

AGREE. Very unsportman and dangerous move by Zurlo.

 

[jmdirt]

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Its a shame that Boonen just said in an interview that he was mentally and physically as good as 2012, and then he crashed hard a few hours later. I would like to see him have one more strong season.

Must be a hero in Belgium. I don't understand why he still has a contract.

Well, I hope he recovers from the crash.

He has god like status that sponsors love.

 

[Red Rick]

I want to nuke this race already, only good for additional crashes that can *** up the 2016 season for riders already. Everything about it makes me cringe.

 

[May0maniac]

+1, also a big **** you to RCS for hosting this race durning the same week as Paris - Tours and Giro dell’Emilia.

 

[roundabout]

-1, crashes can happen anytime anyplace. Unless it happened in an obviously dangerous place, it's hardly the organizer's fault

 

[Valv.Piti]

Just dont tune in if you don't like the race? Its pretty shitty, yes, but you can choose not to watch it, but €€€€

 

[Hugo Koblet]

I don't get the hate either. What's else to do on a Saturday afternoon?

 

[Rollthedice]

Life on Mars. Fascinating landscape. Astana dropping everybody.

 

[Red Rick]

Just tuned in, how hot is it? I don't see anything melting

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Is there any live coverage anywhere?