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saunaking

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This guy did nothing wrong.
Remco did nothing wrong.
yawn.

HOWEVER...
If this is gonna be his full time job..hanging out near pro training camps and following riders to make videos/money off of their celebrity status, that becomes a problem.

Anybody know if youtube has some kind of rules about posting videos of people without their consent?
Could Remco have this removed if he asked? I assume legally this is not much different than a brand using an unauthorized image of Remco in advertising which would be clearly illegal
 
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rikvanlooy

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Berflamand said:
I once saw Jens Keukeleire in the Overpoort. Took loads of pictures and definitely harassed him.

I was drunk. Probably he was too.

We became Facebook friends the day after.
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A couple of years ago I saw a documentary on Bernard Hinault. At that time he was older than 50 years, but he still enjoyed riding his bike. At a certain moment he saw a "group" of pro cyclists. Bernard Hinault decided to follow them for a certain period, but it was clear from the onset that they did not recognize Hinault and almost all of the riders were telling him to stop following them. Hinault ignored them and continued to follow them. After a while it got of out of hand. They started insulting each other whereby Hinault was the most offensive : "é môme, crétin, est-ce qu'on va comparer notre palmarès" Bernard always had a 'strong' personality. I have to say that Remco does have some elements in his way of racing that is similar to that of Hinault.
 
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rikvanlooy said:
A couple of years ago I saw a documentary on Bernard Hinault. At that time he was older than 50 years, but he still enjoyed riding his bike. At a certain moment he saw a "group" of pro cyclists. Bernard Hinault decided to follow them for a certain period, but it was clear from the onset that they did not recognize Hinault and almost all of the riders were telling him to stop following them. Hinault ignored them and continued to follow them. After a while it got of out of hand. They started insulting each other whereby Hinault was the most offensive : "é môme, crétin, est-ce qu'on va comparer notre palmarès" Bernard always had a 'strong' personality. I have to say that Remco does have some elements in his way of racing that are similar to that of Hinault.
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That's a glorious anecdote, but it's one thing to be Hinault, another Joe Shmoe. In the sense that Hinault had a response to their ire, which trumped their entire aparatus. And, I dare say, after the incident, those pros were asking Bernard for an autograph.

PS. That's not what became a commercial skit with actors a few years ago, was it?http://www.strettoweb.com/video-gal...t-la-passione-non-invecchia-mai/id/548346570/
 
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Taxus4a said:
Maybe you are right, but the road is for everybody, and he allowed Remco to train normally. If you have the legs to follow Remco I think is difficult not try. Remco should take these situations with best humour, and more when he use to attack another pros training.
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So a slight wave and ask to leave him alone is...somehow weird or a problem to you? Can you imagine what it's like to be this guy on a bike with that kit on? I thought he was incredibly polite about it.

Stupid, stupid post.
 
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Oldermanish said:
If you're not courteous enough to ask any rider if you can sit on their wheel you are indeed, stupid. You will just as likely crash both of you. Remco not "courteous"? Usually a quick acceleration does the trick but, if an unwanted rider persists the phrase "f*ck off" should be a clue.
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Only follow Evenepoel if you can follow Evenepoel, otherwise let it be, take a photo and give up the megalomania. I ran into Laurent Fignon on the road at Antibes in 92, past his golden days, and thought "***, that's Laurent Fignon," and the fact that I did not pursue him made all the diference. He smiled gently at my salute, and that was that. But that was back in 92, no social media, some decorum.
 
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Most pro's would get crushed in short term single efforts by seasoned amateurs. Their advantages come from ludicrously expensive bikes and scientific aerotextiles.

Racing is a different case because they are much better at riding in the huddle and conserving energy.
 
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Obviously but if you're riding a bike you're doing the same activity as the pro and it's not illegal - it's even normal - to try to follow someone who rides past you. But I do understand why it's annoying, especially if it happens often (I haven't seen the video by the way).
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He was following Remco and when Remco told hi to stay away he did...But he keep the pace in a hard push, holding a camera. Maybe I would have acted as Remco, but I understand that man that use to train with pros and make videos.
 
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Panda Claws said:
Most pro's would get crushed in short term single efforts by seasoned amateurs. Their advantages come from ludicrously expensive bikes and scientific aerotextiles.

Racing is a different case because they are much better at riding in the huddle and conserving energy.
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hayneplane

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Sandisfan said:
I came here to see the latest on Remco and it wasn't that big of a deal.

Bummed to see another with that yellow-ish oval under their screen name. It's always sad and always hope for rehabilitation.
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Same here. A shame to lose a high profile poster who has made a lot of positive contributions to the forum. Hope it’s just a suspension not a permanent ban.
 
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Oldermanish

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Only follow Evenepoel if you can follow Evenepoel, otherwise let it be, take a photo and give up the megalomania. I ran into Laurent Fignon on the road at Antibes in 92, past his golden days, and thought "***, that's Laurent Fignon," and the fact that I did not pursue him made all the diference. He smiled gently at my salute, and that was that. But that was back in 92, no social media, some decorum.
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yeah...no. Don't follow any rider that suggests they don't need company. It's common courtesy that should extend to pros. Your experience with Laurent bears out the acknowledgement of that courtesy. Why am I even....?!!!
 
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