LRCP mentioned one, I didn't catch the name.Wasn't aware of that: that limits my "negligible impact" comment. Do you know who and whether he was hurt in the fall?
LRCP mentioned one, I didn't catch the name.Wasn't aware of that: that limits my "negligible impact" comment. Do you know who and whether he was hurt in the fall?
Petilli fell.LRCP mentioned one, I didn't catch the name.
No idea, they might have been, but there was no shortage of such flags on the last climb and at the finish.Neither of us know whether the pro-Palestinian flag wavers were grouped together at that corner by their own determination, or whether the police brought that about: either way, the fact that there was an identifiable point at which a disruption might have been attempted made a concentration of security possible, that thankfully meant there was minimal impact.
Confirmed by a video from one of the protesters (would have posted the source tweet if not for grapes).
It would be surprising if they did that as the whole purpose of the team is an expression of soft power to promote brand Israel.probably they're thinking of changing the team name? maybe doing like HIGH-ROAD team who kept riding using T-Mobile money but under a different name
in the Basque country tomorrow they'll find Palestine flags everywhere
Plain jerseys with no logos aren‘t super sneaky.Give them some plain jerseys, no logos, and let them ride. Makes no sense to me to remove them.
That's for the UCI to decide
I just meant that the decision lies with the UCI, who won't make a decision here.Not really UCI just followed the mass of Western countries that sanctioned Russia (and Russian state companies like Gazprom). If I remember correctly they could still go on with a different sponsor (but obviously everyone knew that was impossible). It's obviously still a big difference cause the western world doesn't want to go that far with Israel.
Anyways there is a pretty simple solution. Don't let teams be named after countries, yes they will indirectly (via companies) still be sponsored by them but at least you're not promoting them that outright.
And for now, indeed, for safety, just ask them to wear something plain from now on, in a different colour. You don't bend over for people who cross lines when they protest but at least your try to diffuse the situation a bit (actual radicalized protesters won't stop tho).
Some staff members will be too pissed about it.
Whatever else is true, I think the Vuelta would have been in legal trouble had they disregarded IPT's automatic wildcard.Obviously the Vuelta can't kick them out after accepting them in the race in the first place. They made their bed etc etc
If it's a serious security concern they can always cancel stages or call off the whole race
I noticed that as well, probably to make them as less easy target.Also the team has already scrapped Israel from a lot of their cars and busses
Whatever else is true, I think the Vuelta would have been in legal trouble had they disregarded IPT's automatic wildcard.
Not sure it would really change much anymore to take the name off the jersey, though, or not for the current race at least.
The whole peloton should ride in neutral clothing then.As you say, it probably won't change much, but I wonder if they could get their neutral jerseys to Spain, and then just... refuse to wear those with 'Israel' on...
Facts on the ground have changed. Media coverage has changed. Spain, and especially some regions, is quite different to France. The Tour is more resourceful.what has changed from July to now? is the TDF that powerful so the people on the road don't protest? or maybe Spanish people are very different from French and Italian?
Farmers protested at the 2018 TDF - stage 16. Police used tear gas. I just did a quick search. But lets please keep the politics out. Really isn't difficult.what has changed from July to now? is the TDF that powerful so the people on the road don't protest? or maybe Spanish people are very different from French and Italian?