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i've never noted before and i love it how in that famous horse incident the 1st thought of the guys riding just behind is "let's ride in its slipstream" :D gotta love cycling..
 
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woodenswan said:
i've never noted before and i love it how in that famous horse incident the 1st thought of the guys riding just behind is "let's ride in its slipstream" :D gotta love cycling..

That's what I would do, why not? :D

I've always wondered, whats the story with all the riders sliding into the finsih? was there oil on the road or something?
 
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The crashes aren't so funny, and LA cutting across the field makes me see red, but the others are funny - love the horse.
 
Afrank said:
That's what I would do, why not? :D

I've always wondered, whats the story with all the riders sliding into the finsih? was there oil on the road or something?


Why not? You've must never have given any thought to why parade organizers make sure that the horses are in the back:D