Crashes, what can be done?

[BR2]

I could do one better that could honestly fix this whole mixup. Rewatching some old World Cup matches and David Beckham’s goal that shook the world against Greece. Anyways. Crazily enough. Five years later at the World Cup again. Zinedine Zidane decides to viciously headbutt Marco Materazzi in the chest. Materazzi crumpled to the ground. Unfortunately Materazzi did not have an airbag vest to deploy to protect his collarbone. Thankfully no collarbone injury occurred and in the face of Materazzi’s bravery. A red flag was awarded. And Materazzi would later walk away after despite the threat of an injury occurring. A true hero.

So as we can all concur, an airbag vest is not vital in every sport.

I see what you did there.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

This is your chance, @CyclistAbi. Don't miss it!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1623421783645818881

View: https://twitter.com/PhilippeGilbert/status/1623421783645818881

 

[Lequack]

They should reduce the speed in the finishes to make it safer. Max 40 chainring in the front.

 

[tobydawq]

They should reduce the speed in the finishes to make it safer. Max 40 chainring in the front.

Tractor tyres on all bikes.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Tractor tyres on all bikes.

With training wheels.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Tractor tyres on all bikes.

As long as they don't use tractors. My uncle was run over by one as a child and hasn't been able to walk properly since, because the bones didn't heal correctly. But at least his collarbone wasn't permanently damaged.

 

[Oldermanish]

As long as they don't use tractors. My uncle was run over by one as a child and hasn't been able to walk properly since, because the bones didn't heal correctly. But at least his collarbone wasn't permanently damaged.

And let's be honest: collarbones are more of a nuisance during injury recovery. Let's add a hinged, breakaway version so riders can reset it more quickly and get back into the sprint. If you're a pro, you know what I'm talking about.

 

[SHAD0W93]

I will say this, when I got hit by a car while riding my bike and thrown 20 ft into a curb. I didn’t say I wish I had an airbag to make sure my collarbone was okay, I said thank god I wore my helmet to stop me from becoming a vegetable.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

They should reduce the speed in the finishes to make it safer.

Yep. Impose a 30 km/h limit. It would also undermine the temptation to dope, and make the sport open to many more people.

 

[RedheadDane]

Yep. Impose a 30 km/h limit. It would also undermine the temptation to dope, and make the sport open to many more people.

Even I would be able to keep up, then!

 

[Lequack]

Alternatively make every finish an uphill sprint, thus naturally reducing the speed.

 

[RedheadDane]

Alternatively make every finish an uphill sprint, thus naturally reducing the speed.

If the uphill is steep enough, the 30 km/h would happen quite naturally.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Alternatively make every finish an uphill sprint, thus naturally reducing the speed.

<Javier Guillén has entered the chat>

 

[firefly3323]

Just add one more seat for a GT.......the flag is ideal for the team sponsor

 

[King Boonen]

Just add one more seat for a GT.......the flag is ideal for the team sponsor

I raise you:

 

[Red Rick]

I raise you:

That's a team time trial I can get behind

 

[RedheadDane]

That's a team time trial I can get behind

Wouldn't you prefer to get onboard?

 

[Red Rick]

Wouldn't you prefer to get onboard?

The purpose of this thread is to discuss how to reduce crashes, not guarantee them.

 

[RedheadDane]

The purpose of this thread is to discuss how to reduce crashes, not guarantee them.

You wouldn't need to be the one steering...

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

I raise you:

Andy Schleck announces his comeback

 

[Oldermanish]

Yep. Impose a 30 km/h limit. It would also undermine the temptation to dope, and make the sport open to many more people.

...I'm not sure it would do much to eliminate doping. There are always dopes in sports.

 

[BR2]

Oh I really despise those beerbikes... In case you know the word Fremdschämen, that's what I do when I see them.

 

[RedheadDane]

Oh I really despise those beerbikes... In case you know the word Fremdschämen, that's what I do when I see them.

I guess they could be rather annoying if you come across one IRL - and isn't actually on it.

 

[BR2]

I guess they could be rather annoying if you come across one IRL - and isn't actually on it.

They have been quite common here, but now I haven't seen any for some time, hopefully it was a trend that's cooling down...

 

[BR2]

By the way I wanted to answer Gilbert yesterday, but Elotter said my tweet limit was reached.