:lol: "...questioning turned towards Team Sky’s controversial time trial skinsuits.:
“You can borrow it if you want and see what time you do,” Thomas said.
“You can borrow it if you want and see what time you do,” Thomas said.
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A little guerilla marketing at the Tour de France? Castelli has been there, done that and are selling the t-shirt! :surprised:
Like Pinarello, Kask, Rapha, etc. etc. have found out ... "controversy" is free advertising and helps sell product,
and like it or not, my friends, that is what pro cycling is all about.
A little guerilla marketing at the Tour de France? Castelli has been there, done that and are selling the t-shirt! :surprised:
Like Pinarello, Kask, Rapha, etc. etc. have found out ... "controversy" is free advertising and helps sell product,
and like it or not, my friends, that is what pro cycling is all about.
Re: Team Sky Discussion thread
Just kidding...
Cool Tees!
Could it be true that Team Sky themselves created the Skinsuit controversy? :lol: :lol:oldcrank said:A little guerilla marketing at the Tour de France? Castelli has been there, done that and are selling the t-shirt! :surprised:
Like Pinarello, Kask, Rapha, etc. etc. have found out ... "controversy" is free advertising and helps sell product,
and like it or not, my friends, that is what pro cycling is all about.
Just kidding...
Cool Tees!
Grappe: “The rule is very clear. Any aerodynamic addition to the jersey is banned. Sky have clearly infringed.”
UCI/Race Jury: The pellets are “an actual part of the jersey”
Not the most convincing line of argument there
UCI/Race Jury: The pellets are “an actual part of the jersey”
Not the most convincing line of argument there
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with the jury's argument, you could sew a CamelBak into the jersey or aerodynamic fins or wings and they'd be "part of the jersey".
It is clear from the pictures that the patches were added. They may be stuck to the jersey in some way but they are not part of the fabric.Brullnux said:
with the jury's argument, you could sew a CamelBak into the jersey or aerodynamic fins or wings and they'd be "part of the jersey".
Re: Team Sky Discussion thread
What is the exact wording of the rule?
BBC phrase it like this: International Cycling Union (UCI) regulations state that garments must not be adapted in any way beyond their use purely as clothing. The addition of any non-essential element or device to clothing is
prohibited.
Does anyone have the exact wording?
Grappe said: "According to studies, the estimated gain is about four to seven percent. It's huge."
I know he's not known to be the most reliable of sources, but is this true?
In any event, Nicolas Portal said other teams have been using it and "everybody knows" it is legal. "Everything has been validated. We would not take the risk to cheat and lose everything on the first day."
And Marien, race jury president, says it is an actual part of the jersey.
From the picture it isn't so clear if it is an actual part of the jersey or not.
And it is even unclear what "an actual part of the jersey" means.
So, basically, I am confused.
What is the exact wording of the rule?
BBC phrase it like this: International Cycling Union (UCI) regulations state that garments must not be adapted in any way beyond their use purely as clothing. The addition of any non-essential element or device to clothing is
prohibited.
Does anyone have the exact wording?
Grappe said: "According to studies, the estimated gain is about four to seven percent. It's huge."
I know he's not known to be the most reliable of sources, but is this true?
In any event, Nicolas Portal said other teams have been using it and "everybody knows" it is legal. "Everything has been validated. We would not take the risk to cheat and lose everything on the first day."
And Marien, race jury president, says it is an actual part of the jersey.
From the picture it isn't so clear if it is an actual part of the jersey or not.
And it is even unclear what "an actual part of the jersey" means.
So, basically, I am confused.
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Flo, it was used by G.THoms and Kiry during the Giro 1st TT.
did anyone notice and asked questions?
it was used by Froome during the Dauphiné TT.
why people are asking about it just now?
doesnt it show a lack of attention?
are there more "July fans" than we thought?
where was Grappe when his FDJ riders raced alonside Thomas Kiry and Froome when they used it in May and June?
LaFlorecita said:It is clear from the pictures that the patches were added. They may be stuck to the jersey in some way but they are not part of the fabric.Brullnux said:
with the jury's argument, you could sew a CamelBak into the jersey or aerodynamic fins or wings and they'd be "part of the jersey".
Flo, it was used by G.THoms and Kiry during the Giro 1st TT.
did anyone notice and asked questions?
it was used by Froome during the Dauphiné TT.
why people are asking about it just now?
doesnt it show a lack of attention?
are there more "July fans" than we thought?
where was Grappe when his FDJ riders raced alonside Thomas Kiry and Froome when they used it in May and June?
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Who said there is anything wrong with SKY hating? Who said he was being politically correct?
What on earth has this got to do with being politically correct. You are trying to conflate two independent narratives - that of jmdirt's opinion and political correctness. There is no evidence of a connection.
Jmdirt was simply pointing out that he was not SKY hating.
He never said there is a problem with SKY hating.
He never indicated he was being politically correct.
So calm down and argue on logic and facts, not feelings.
TommyGun said:
Who said there is anything wrong with SKY hating? Who said he was being politically correct?
What on earth has this got to do with being politically correct. You are trying to conflate two independent narratives - that of jmdirt's opinion and political correctness. There is no evidence of a connection.
Jmdirt was simply pointing out that he was not SKY hating.
He never said there is a problem with SKY hating.
He never indicated he was being politically correct.
So calm down and argue on logic and facts, not feelings.
Re: Team Sky Discussion thread
) is 1.3.033 on page 74:
http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/18/23/95/1-GEN-20170701-EN_English.pdf
I wonder if Grappe has done the calculations to see how much Kwia, who finished 3 sec. behind Froomey
in his Polish National Champs skinsuit without the new fabric, would have won by if he had been wearing
a sexy new Castelli SuperSuit?
The rule most are quoting (sometimes incorrectlyRuby United said:
) is 1.3.033 on page 74:http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/18/23/95/1-GEN-20170701-EN_English.pdf
I wonder if Grappe has done the calculations to see how much Kwia, who finished 3 sec. behind Froomey
in his Polish National Champs skinsuit without the new fabric, would have won by if he had been wearing
a sexy new Castelli SuperSuit?
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Compared to Giro and Dauphine, the other teams have to find excuses why Sky suddenly wiped their asses in TT. Which is kinda strange as save to maybe Thomas, there wasn't anything extraordinary on those time gaps. Porte and Contador were slower than expected mainly due the lack of risk taking.
pastronef said:LaFlorecita said:It is clear from the pictures that the patches were added. They may be stuck to the jersey in some way but they are not part of the fabric.Brullnux said:
with the jury's argument, you could sew a CamelBak into the jersey or aerodynamic fins or wings and they'd be "part of the jersey".
Flo, it was used by G.THoms and Kiry during the Giro 1st TT.
did anyone notice and asked questions?
it was used by Froome during the Dauphiné TT.
why people are asking about it just now?
doesnt it show a lack of attention?
are there more "July fans" than we thought?
where was Grappe when his FDJ riders raced alonside Thomas Kiry and Froome when they used it in May and June?
Compared to Giro and Dauphine, the other teams have to find excuses why Sky suddenly wiped their asses in TT. Which is kinda strange as save to maybe Thomas, there wasn't anything extraordinary on those time gaps. Porte and Contador were slower than expected mainly due the lack of risk taking.
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https://twitter.com/iparkysport/status/881589504934633472
Update: Luke Rowe had a precautionary scan after taking a knock to the head but has been given the all-clear #TDF2017
del1962 said:
https://twitter.com/iparkysport/status/881589504934633472
Update: Luke Rowe had a precautionary scan after taking a knock to the head but has been given the all-clear #TDF2017
So Movistar has been wearing these vortex type TT suits with the bubble effect ( that gives the aerodynamic advantage) for some time
No wonder they have been doing great TTs for some time...yet no one says anything until its SKY ??/
No wonder they have been doing great TTs for some time...yet no one says anything until its SKY ??/
rick james
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Re: Team Sky Discussion thread
performances of a rider such as reducing air resistance or modifying the body of the rider
(compression, stretching, support).
Items of clothing or equipment may be considered essential where weather conditions
make them appropriate for the safety or the health of the rider. In this case, the nature
and texture of the clothing or equipment must be clearly and solely justified by the need
to protect the rider from bad weather conditions. Discretion in this respect is left to the
race commissaires.
The use of shoe covers is prohibited during events on a covered track.
Equipment (helmets, shoes, jerseys, shorts, etc.) worn by the rider may not be adapted
to serve any other purpose apart from that of clothing or safety by the addition or
incorporation of mechanical or electronic systems which are not approved as technical
innovations under article 1.3.004.
(text modified on 1.01.02; 1.01.04; 1.04.07; 1.10.10; 1.02.12)
It is forbidden to wear non-essential items of clothing or items designed to influence theoldcrank said:The rule most are quoting (sometimes incorrectlyRuby United said:
http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/18/23/95/1-GEN-20170701-EN_English.pdf
I wonder if Grappe has done the calculations to see how much Kwia, who finished 3 sec. behind Froomey
in his Polish National Champs skinsuit without the new fabric, would have won by if he had been wearing
a sexy new Castelli SuperSuit?
performances of a rider such as reducing air resistance or modifying the body of the rider
(compression, stretching, support).
Items of clothing or equipment may be considered essential where weather conditions
make them appropriate for the safety or the health of the rider. In this case, the nature
and texture of the clothing or equipment must be clearly and solely justified by the need
to protect the rider from bad weather conditions. Discretion in this respect is left to the
race commissaires.
The use of shoe covers is prohibited during events on a covered track.
Equipment (helmets, shoes, jerseys, shorts, etc.) worn by the rider may not be adapted
to serve any other purpose apart from that of clothing or safety by the addition or
incorporation of mechanical or electronic systems which are not approved as technical
innovations under article 1.3.004.
(text modified on 1.01.02; 1.01.04; 1.04.07; 1.10.10; 1.02.12)
Was Kwiatkowski wearing the black jersey yesterday (stage 2)? Any reason why he's kitted out different to the rest of the team?
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Chris Boardman said it was technically against the rules on the ITV broadcast, so that could be a reason people are asking about it now
pastronef said:LaFlorecita said:It is clear from the pictures that the patches were added. They may be stuck to the jersey in some way but they are not part of the fabric.Brullnux said:
with the jury's argument, you could sew a CamelBak into the jersey or aerodynamic fins or wings and they'd be "part of the jersey".
Flo, it was used by G.THoms and Kiry during the Giro 1st TT.
did anyone notice and asked questions?
it was used by Froome during the Dauphiné TT.
why people are asking about it just now?
doesnt it show a lack of attention?
are there more "July fans" than we thought?
where was Grappe when his FDJ riders raced alonside Thomas Kiry and Froome when they used it in May and June?
Chris Boardman said it was technically against the rules on the ITV broadcast, so that could be a reason people are asking about it now
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Had the rain jacket explanation in 2 places now, so I guess that's it. Surprised Sky didn't update the jacket with all their attention to detail, or does that suggest the whites are literally TdF-only, ONCE-style, and they'll be going back to black in August?deValtos said:
from Castelli :
from The UCI rule clearly states that non-essential items that improve aerodynamics cannot be added to clothing. But Smith says despite the appearance, the dimples are actually part of the fabric itself, not an addition. “The dimples are in the fabric, not on them,” he says. “The way the rules are written, we didn’t even think it would apply to what we were doing. The dimples do not fundamentally change the shape of the cyclist.” Smith wouldn’t reveal the process by which the dimples are formed.
Read more at http://www.velonews.com/2017/07/news/skys-skin-suit-illegal-probably-not-just-barely_442636#XXDMFIELIDStCw1A.99Castelli:
from The UCI rule clearly states that non-essential items that improve aerodynamics cannot be added to clothing. But Smith says despite the appearance, the dimples are actually part of the fabric itself, not an addition. “The dimples are in the fabric, not on them,” he says. “The way the rules are written, we didn’t even think it would apply to what we were doing. The dimples do not fundamentally change the shape of the cyclist.” Smith wouldn’t reveal the process by which the dimples are formed.
Read more at http://www.velonews.com/2017/07/news/skys-skin-suit-illegal-probably-not-just-barely_442636#XXDMFIELIDStCw1A.99Castelli:
Valverde's raised arrowheads suit works on the same principle: moving the boundary layer. How come nobody complains about these suits from the Scottish company Endura ? https://www.flickr.com/photos/149764128@N08/shares/4eVi2J
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Good points.
But why, why, were there numbers for the supposed time gain these vortex generators could have created?
It makes zero sense for them to suddenly be pulled out of no where! Yet they were there.
pastronef said:LaFlorecita said:It is clear from the pictures that the patches were added. They may be stuck to the jersey in some way but they are not part of the fabric.Brullnux said:
with the jury's argument, you could sew a CamelBak into the jersey or aerodynamic fins or wings and they'd be "part of the jersey".
Flo, it was used by G.THoms and Kiry during the Giro 1st TT.
did anyone notice and asked questions?
it was used by Froome during the Dauphiné TT.
why people are asking about it just now?
doesnt it show a lack of attention?
are there more "July fans" than we thought?
where was Grappe when his FDJ riders raced alonside Thomas Kiry and Froome when they used it in May and June?
Good points.
But why, why, were there numbers for the supposed time gain these vortex generators could have created?
It makes zero sense for them to suddenly be pulled out of no where! Yet they were there.
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