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Cimber said:
motorcyclists pass up along side the peloton on regular intervals. it appeared that Sorenson got knocked slightly of line and his bike got caught by something on the bike. the motorcyclists are told when to pass through the peloton and the cyclists know this.
seems to me the motorcyclist is a scapegoat, not that i am happy that it happened.
Dekker_Tifosi said:
ffs, Gesink is always so unlucky. I hope he will recover and be rdy for the mountains
Benotti69 said:
Surely it was the motorcyclist fault. Its his responsibility when he passes through the peloton. In addition, Vandborg had aldry told him once not to do it since the peloton was very nervous. Yet he did. Good thing he was kicked out.
Tom T. said:
He would have if one of the Schlecks had crashed. Since it was the rivals who crashed I guess he found no need for it
If you go to bikechatter (or a similar site), you can see that everyone is complaining...Tom T. said:
But was the parcours that dangerous? It didn't give me that impression, but I wasn't paying attention for much of the race. I think everyone was nervous because of the threat of crosswinds, and because of the previous crashes.killswitch said:
Benotti69 said:
There just wasn't enough space to pass the peloton. Maybe the driver misjudged the distance or maybe he was too cautious and got caught up or something. I also think was probably an accident for which he's not much to blame, it was just a ****ty situation, but I guess the commisaires see it differently.
Geraint Thomas is defintely one of the riders of the Tour so far. Great seeing him finishing so high. In few years he will be a force at Classics.
Franklin said:
Yeah we already sorted this out - other posters were using 'butting' to describe using your head and shoulders to nudge riders coming across your line and let them know you are there. I would call that a nudge and I am not going to take my hands off the bars to do it. So its elbows or whatever else if the message is not taken.
Like Cav did yesterday, not Robbie McEwan style, where one would expect words afterwards.
wow missed hearing that Leipheimer and Wiggo were in crashes also...
besides Brajkovic abandoning/hospital did these two get pretty banged & bruised or were they fairly unharmed?
besides Brajkovic abandoning/hospital did these two get pretty banged & bruised or were they fairly unharmed?
Wiggins seemed fine afterwards.
Think that Horner went down at some point as well, he was off the back at one point anyway. Didnt seem too perturbed by it all though.
Think that Horner went down at some point as well, he was off the back at one point anyway. Didnt seem too perturbed by it all though.
spalco said:
i am always amazed watching the peloton have so many near misses in GTs whether it be motorbikes through the peloton, spectators not paying attention racing back on through the team cars etc..the motorbikes regularly pass through the peloton. i reckon it was wrong place at the wrong time for Sorenson to move a few centimetres to his right, surprised it hasn't happened more often, but that is due to the skills of the 2 wheelers both cyclists and bike motorcyclists.
but is there an official link for the motorcyclists removal from the race?
Frosty said:
THanks!
It sure seemed like a crash-fest. So many hit the pavement but some are fairly quiet about the extent of their bruising and damage. Only later do we find out that some are hampered by an earlier crash that looked fairly innocent.
Janjapan said:
Selectively only quoting the Leopard riders! Most riders commented it was crazy all day and that the narrow roads contributed to it. They were all certainly worried about that finish.
Jamsque said:
couldn't agree more. hate to feel like rules are not being applied equally. at the same time, and understanding his frustration, you don't just quit--especially to complain! glad he pulled out an amazing sprint at finish.
EDIT okay just read that boonen and rojas relegated so that's a good start to equal application.
Benotti69 said:
Havent found anything offcialt just various media reporting it and Fuglsang tweeting "Good to hear that his is out!"
Anyways it definately was the moto's fault. No doubt about it. If he wants to pass the peloton its his responsibility, especially after being asked not to do it by another rider just prior to the incident.
Tom T. said:
That's OK. They do take a poor second second place though to the b*tch of of whines, Cavendish.
Cimber said:
not sure considering the motorcyclist rode on the verge and didn't alter his line.
Parrulo said:
i wonder whats going on with hincapie's legs. thats a bit disgusting :S
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicose_veins
I dunno...looks to me like the motorcycle came up from behind and took Sorensen out, he never saw it coming:Benotti69 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld9ah5cFVfI
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