Cobbles to be ridden over when present.

[ElChingon]

Due to recent safety concerns something should be done to prevent more accidents in the Cobbled Classics.

Some typo's but oh well.

8 Should read:
As long as they don't use it too blatantly to avoid the cobbles, OK.

 

[CobbleStoner]

? huh ?
how about get rid of the stupid UCI points system, go back to everyone knowing their job and position in the peloton instead of thinking 'I gotta get points' and taking unnecessary risks

 

[ElChingon]

? huh ?
how about get rid of the stupid UCI points system, go back to everyone knowing their job and position in the peloton instead of thinking 'I gotta get points' and taking unnecessary risks

New Poll!

 

[badboyberty]

My favourite pole is the South Pole.

 

[karlboss]

Which accidents happened as riders avoided cobbles?

 

[ElChingon]

Which accidents happened as riders avoided cobbles?

You must of missed the one where the rider was zig-zaging to the footpath and then a fan got in the way, crash, rider out (injured), I think the fan got up?

Here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zA34hyAvjg

OK, wasn't to avoid the cobbles but still a safety concern (my angle at any rate).

 

[karlboss]

You must of missed the one where the rider was zig-zaging to the footpath and then a fan got in the way, crash, rider out (injured), I think the fan got up?

Here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zA34hyAvjg

OK, wasn't to avoid the cobbles but still a safety concern (my angle at any rate).[/quote]

That's what I was thinking.

 

[B_Ugli]

If you go to see a race as a spectator particularly in Belgium or anywhere you have to expect that you may encounter a 2nd line of riders and keep your eyes open. If you are taking somebody who hasnt been to a race before you should also fill them in on what to expect. The last thing you do is like the fool did in Flanders and panic, jump back a foot only to wipe out the 2nd line.

Its impossible to barrier off a whole race route. Personally I would prefer to see a general reduction of uneccessary race vehicles like cars and motorbikes which I think pose more of a risk to spectator and rider safety.

 

[spalco]

I think there shouldn't be any rules on this, simply for safety reasons. The appropriate route should be easily apparent for the riders and barrickaded if necessary. Obviously the riders shouldn't be allowed to cut off parts of the route and such, but anything in between the road markings should be fair game. Spectators just have to watch themselves. I think any rule such as proposed in the OP would lead to more accidents.

 

[Machu Picchu]

My favourite pole is the South Pole.

Mine is the x-pole, I like "enjoying the exhilarating fun of a pole workout" you should check it out "Whether a beginner, intermediate or professional, X-Pole has a pole product to suit you..."

 

[Machu Picchu]

Often the crowds will 'force' the riders back onto the cobbles, in the Paris-Roubaix there was a europcar rider who had just punctured (possibly Turgot) and to try and ride back on he rode up the side and at first the fans were moving for him but the crowd got so dense that he was forced to move back onto the cobbles, so I think on the key parts often the fans will act as a natural barrier - in a good way, not in a Langeveld way!

 

[Zam_Olyas]

Voted for number 1 ..thanks for the holla EL_C

 

[ElChingon]

Mine is the x-pole, I like "enjoying the exhilarating fun of a pole workout" you should check it out "Whether a beginner, intermediate or professional, X-Pole has a pole product to suit you..."

Nice Gallery It deserves a better name though.

Now go vote!

 

[Caruut]

I would like to see it made into a rule, but rules often have unintended consequences. For example, being able to ride on the paths could aid breakaways - the peloton is more likely to use the whole road and be forced onto cobbles.

 

[Machu Picchu]

Nice Gallery It deserves a better name though.

Now go vote!

I have voted, despite the exhilaration of the x-pole I'm abstaining from life

 

[More Strides than Rides]

Sometimes riders need the escape route to avoid downed riders and such on the road itself. I don't want to ban riding on the footpath outright for this reason.

I do of course see the principle behind the rule, but its difficult to write a rule that doesn't whitewash over unique/peculiar situations

 

[meat puppet]

Dodging the cobbles should only be allowed in the simulated TT position.

 

[ElChingon]

Sometimes riders need the escape route to avoid downed riders and such on the road itself. I don't want to ban riding on the footpath outright for this reason.

I do of course see the principle behind the rule, but its difficult to write a rule that doesn't whitewash over unique/peculiar situations

I still think there should be no blatant footpath riding it defeats the whole purpose of a cobbled road/race. It would be like the riders having a small patch of payment on the Strade Bianche race, there is no such thing so they have to ride on the dirt/gravel, the same should be for the cobbles, maybe adding a cobble bump to force them in to prevent them from getting a flat every K or so, well probably more often.

 

[stainlessguy1]

poll not worthy

This poll is not worthy of being answered at all .

As far as the barricade options goes . I suggest all those that think that is cool can be placed (in a peleton) on the outside of a single lane cobbled section and if some one nicks you just a bit , you can be the first to be tangled in the barricades.

I hope you get hurt real bad , D***B *ss , that is just for suggesting such stupidity .

 

[mewmewmew13]

I don't care.

 

[Panda Claws]

Dodging the cobbles should only be allowed in the simulated TT position.

But then the children might imitate it.

 

[ingsve]

I can't really vote for any of the alternatives. My vote is; The road is the road no matter what part they ride on and it's not a cop out.