General News Thread

[Armchair Cyclist]

It's not just his ex-wife, a female friend and even his own sister have made similar accusations.

From the article: "In February 2020, Cipollini was in court for an unrelated 2017 incident, facing allegations that he beat and threatened his sister, Tiziana Cipollini, during an argument about the custody of his pet chihuahua. Those charges were later dropped. "

I'm not saying he won't be found guilty, just that denouncing him on the basis of him being on trial is scarcely giving respect to the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

And those accusations that you cite were not tried in court, so we only have his sister's word against his. None of us know whether it happened.

 

[RedheadDane]

From the article: "In February 2020, Cipollini was in court for an unrelated 2017 incident, facing allegations that he beat and threatened his sister, Tiziana Cipollini, during an argument about the custody of his pet chihuahua. Those charges were later dropped. "

He... possibly beat and threatened his sister over an argument about a chihuahua?

 

[Netserk]

Some people care way too much about animals, agreed.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Maybe he wanted to BBQ the chihuahua and his sister wouldn't let him.

 

[RedheadDane]

Maybe he wanted to BBQ the chihuahua and his sister wouldn't let him.

You have a sick, twisted mind!

 

[SHAD0W93]

View: https://youtu.be/QhYCXjfdrGU

 

[Red Rick]

I'm not saying he won't be found guilty, just that denouncing him on the basis of him being on trial is scarcely giving respect to the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

And those accusations that you cite were not tried in court, so we only have his sister's word against his. None of us know whether it happened.

This is not the court of law. This is just an opinion.

Cipo seems like a right proper scumbag.

 

[yaco]

Steff Cras out of the Tour of Sibui with a COVID positive which will affect Lotto Soudal's chase for UCI points.

 

[roundabout]

2024 Olympics final circuit it seems

https://twitter.com/x/status/1544022786544369665

View: https://twitter.com/ngeorgereau/status/1544022786544369665/photo/1


If anyone can find a better resolution picture it would be great

 

[Max Rockatansky]

I am very astonished, that there is no crying over the course yet.

 

[Ricco']

2024 Olympics final circuit it seems

https://twitter.com/x/status/1544022786544369665

View: https://twitter.com/ngeorgereau/status/1544022786544369665/photo/1


If anyone can find a better resolution picture it would be great

The certified Paris 2024 twitter account has since replied to that tweet saying it is not the correct route.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

70 years since this happened between rivals

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Slag om Norg, which was supposed to be held this weekend, has been cancelled because farmer's protests suck/the police loves finding excuses not to commit manpower to races/both - take your pick.

 

[postmanhat]

Just read this as well It's usually about this stage of the TDF that I start getting a little bored and wish there was something else on at the same time, Was a really entertaining race the one time I watched it.

 

[Sciatic]

I hope those fans atop the rock outcrop don’t get too excited and tumble down! Spectacular view though.

ed. Oops, wrong thread!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I hope those fans atop the rock outcrop don’t get too excited and tumble down! Spectacular view though.

ed. Oops, wrong thread!

It may be the wrong thread but I don't think there is anything wrong with describing the scenery once in a while. The course, the speed, the weather, the scenery... for those who can't watch every stage live I think we're just trying to walk them (Sandisfan) through the experience while we are watching the races live. At least that's what I'm trying to do, anyway.

Having said that back to actual cycling news now.

 

[mrgmyers]

He... possibly beat and threatened his sister over an argument about a chihuahua?

Chihuahua's can be vicious little sods, less painful to let the dog decide where it wants to live IMHO!

 

[tobydawq]

Movistar will be riding the Volta, unsure if posted before

https://twitter.com/x/status/1417359741962043392

View: https://twitter.com/Movistar_Team/status/1417359741962043392?s=19


Movistar Team returns to the
@VoltaPortugal
19 years after its last participation in 2002, when we were still competing under the name of http://iBanesto.com . The 'Grandissima' will be, on this occasion, a 'long-distance' opportunity for the youngest members of the group

The Tweet is from last year.

 

[Tim Cahill]

The Tweet is from last year.

Oh yeah my bad, deleted

 

[RedheadDane]

So, what's the status on Poland?
Are they still somehow managing to get away with not showing it, despite it being a WT race?

 

[Kaptain Kool]

I'm glad TVP finally has the courage to keep the race to themselves. If you want to see the balloons, go to Poland (or get a VPN). People who pay for subscription sites always think they're entitled to everything they pay for, don't they?

 

[BR2]

So Jonas Rutsch had a reason to show himself a bit on the last stage:

Rutsch macht auf Champs Élysées Heiratsantrag | radsport-news.com

www.radsport-news.com

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

People who pay for subscription sites always think they're entitled to everything they pay for, don't they?

I think that by definition people are entitled to everything that they pay for.

But what they (we) pay for is not necessarily everything.

 

[RedheadDane]

I think that by definition people are entitled to everything that they pay for.

But what they (we) pay for is not necessarily everything.

But surely it would be reasonable to expect international coverage of a WT race.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

But surely it would be reasonable to expect international coverage of a WT race.

Yes, that is very reasonable. Poland should have WT status revoked.