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Carl0880 said:I saw one guy with him (Not including WIllems), but who else are they going to keep back. They were down to 8 riders, You have Gilbert and Griepel protected, and I am sure they each had one guy with them, so that leaves 3 others, then when you include Willems,. I am sure they knew really quick that VBD was out.
The image of Vino being carried out by his team though will remain. The entire team but Krueziger was stopped on the road.
I am glad to see Flecha and Hoogerland, but I think Hoogerland is done, his back will completely stiffen and with all the cuts he has, I just not sure he will start. Flecha, despite being the one directly hit by the car, I think will at least start on Tues, and see if he can go.
not to spoil the moment, but the combative rider price is a tasteless award by the Organizers to cover up what could have been a fatal & tragic outcome....rides like a girl said:Great podium for Johnny Hoog...he was wrapped up and in tears for the polka dot and the combative rider. Had me almost crying. Hope he races on Tuesday. They didn't have Flecha on the podium for combative rider, wonder if he is still getting medical attention.
ggusta said:Notice how careful they all are to avoid getting too close to AC?
tRoll is Right!
auscyclefan94 said:Logically how would Karpets saddle get entangled into Contador's brake handle? Karpets would be riding a big bike.
hfer07 said:not to spoil the moment, but the combative rider price is a tasteless award by the Organizers to cover up what could have been a fatal & tragic outcome....
Bavarianrider said:Is Cavendish out? Can't find him on the list
hfer07 said:not to spoil the moment, but the combative rider price is a tasteless award by the Organizers to cover up what could have been a fatal & tragic outcome....
Seat post maybe?auscyclefan94 said:Logically how would Karpets saddle get entangled into Contador's brake handle? Karpets would be riding a big bike as he is a big man.
i was almost in tears too.rides like a girl said:Great podium for Johnny Hoog...he was wrapped up and in tears for the polka dot and the combative rider. Had me almost crying. Hope he races on Tuesday. They didn't have Flecha on the podium for combative rider, wonder if he is still getting medical attention.
Franklin said:You have a point... MMMM Let's hang him after all
Bavarianrider said:Is Cavendish out? Can't find him on the list
hfer07 said:not to spoil the moment, but the combative rider price is a tasteless award by the Organizers to cover up what could have been a fatal & tragic outcome....
He confirmed what Riis said about his brake and the other guy's saddle, and he added that he crashed into the spectators and that his knee (the same one he had hurt before) started hurting more and more as the stage progressed.theswordsman said:Here's audio of Contador talking about the crash, but I don't understand Spanish
http://www.cadenaser.com/deportes/a...etapa-tour/csrcsrpor/20110710csrcsrdep_9/Aes/
KassyC said:anyone know of a way to watch the presentations, My coverage ended before them.
Jan the Man said:I think Schleck will win the Tour but having said that I have seen little indication in the first stages one way or another who will be climbing better in 5 days time when the real mountains are upon us.
Last year Schleck and Contador climbed even and above the rest. I see a similar situation this year.
Question is can Conti make 1:30 in a 40km TT. Possible but if Schleck is in last years form, no.
hfer07 said:not to spoil the moment, but the combative rider price is a tasteless award by the Organizers to cover up what could have been a fatal & tragic outcome....
yeah, just saw it again (on France 2)... what could have been just boggles... those posts were not that far from where he landedCobblestones said:+1........
Recognition of the refs fault for letting the TV car through, recognition for how dangerous that driver was, and a huge sigh of relief that neither was killed. It is an attempt to deflect culpibility...hfer07 said:not to spoil the moment, but the combative rider price is a tasteless award by the Organizers to cover up what could have been a fatal & tragic outcome....
hrotha said:He confirmed what Riis said about his brake and the other guy's saddle, and he added that he crashed into the spectators and that his knee (the same one he had hurt before) started hurting more and more as the stage progressed.
I think I'm going to gloat right now.
rides like a girl said:cyclingfans.com may have them, they usually post video of key things throughout the day in their Videos: 2011 Tour de France section. Not sure it will be there, but might try.