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dirkprovin said:Suspect OGE may "cut their losses" and also withdraw Matthews rather than keep towing him around for another day with no real positive outcome likely. If fit, he'd be a definite asset for the TTT but he's not likely to be able to contribute. This should allow better protection for the Yates twin should they be looking at any upcoming stages and/or allow someone to target a break/move.
god OGE is really *** , hate to see that at TdFAlexandre B. said:DNS tomorrow : Michael Albasini (Orica)
Fractured arm.
Jagartrott said:De Gendt with possible fractured rib(s) - doesn't know if he'll be able to start tomorrow.
TMP402 said:Jack Bauer out.
IndianCyclist said:This TDF is turning into Crash de France
He is pure nuts. I have nothing but respect for what this man risks every time he races.TMP402 said:Eagle said:Some pictures of his cut before and after getting it stitched up, it looks horrible. Hope he is OK now that it is stitched updel1962 said:Always worried to here that Dowsett is bleeding with his condition, hope he is strong for TTT
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It also kind of looks like he took some damage to his right foot here
42x16ss said:He is pure nuts. I have nothing but respect for what this man risks every time he races.TMP402 said:Eagle said:Some pictures of his cut before and after getting it stitched up, it looks horrible. Hope he is OK now that it is stitched updel1962 said:Always worried to here that Dowsett is bleeding with his condition, hope he is strong for TTT
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It also kind of looks like he took some damage to his right foot here
Bleeding out, or massive internal haemorrhaging - Dowsett is a haemophiliac.BigMac said:42x16ss said:He is pure nuts. I have nothing but respect for what this man risks every time he races.TMP402 said:Eagle said:Some pictures of his cut before and after getting it stitched up, it looks horrible. Hope he is OK now that it is stitched updel1962 said:Always worried to here that Dowsett is bleeding with his condition, hope he is strong for TTT
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It also kind of looks like he took some damage to his right foot here
What does he risk? Curious.
IndianCyclist said:Abandons by 2 yellow jerseys. Is that a first?
42x16ss said:Bleeding out, or massive internal haemorrhaging - Dowsett is a haemophiliac.BigMac said:42x16ss said:He is pure nuts. I have nothing but respect for what this man risks every time he races.
What does he risk? Curious.
Eagle said:Greg Henderson DNS today
PremierAndrew said:Eagle said:Greg Henderson DNS today
Thought he might stick it out today and withdraw after the final sprint stage for Greipel this side of the mountains
Ramira said:PremierAndrew said:Eagle said:Greg Henderson DNS today
Thought he might stick it out today and withdraw after the final sprint stage for Greipel this side of the mountains
The problem was that he was hurting so badly he could barely hold on, let alone actually do some work for Greipel.
He was hoping to get better and help Greipel at the Champs-Élysées but every time his heart rate went above about 120-130 he struggled to breathe, so there was no way he'd get over the mountains. All in all an heroic attempt, but unfortunately it was futile.