UCI to ban supertuck descending starting April 1st.

[Ricco']

Regarding bottles, I think many of them are now completely biodegradable within a year when exposed to the elements. At least that is what says in the team issues of many bottles (from Tacx and one or two from Elite) that I have.

Gel and bar packages are the ones I see being more harmful. But then again, what do these weigh when empty? Don't see the need for the riders to dispose of them.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Giving a bottle to cycling fans has always been a part of cycling tradition. Whoever wants to make that illegal should be kept away from cycling.

This should never be illegal.

 

[tobydawq]

what the UCI is yet to get to grips with is sticky bottles and riders urinating at roadside so close to watching fans......................

I know right. People peeing!!!! How much more unnatural and traumatising does it get?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Simple solution: Every rider gets a catheter inserted, which they will be allowed to empty in designated zones during the races. This will also make it easier for anti doping authorities to collect and test urine samples. Producers would also know when to cut away from "the action".

 

[tobydawq]

out i pee in the woods etc..............................but NOT in full view of others

Mark L

I only pee on people, that word starts with pee when spoken, so I thought that was the point?

No, but they have to do it somewehere, and I generally think they try avoiding it near spectators and I definitely do not think this is an area that requires further regulation.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

So are the UCI pretending that today's bottle throw to a kid from Carthy, clearly picked up on TV, didn't happen, or is this the effective announcement that gifted bottles are not considered littering, or are riders left to guess which attitude the commissaires will take on any given day?

 

[Samu Cuenca]

So are the UCI pretending that today's bottle throw to a kid from Carthy, clearly picked up on TV, didn't happen, or is this the effective announcement that gifted bottles are not considered littering, or are riders left to guess which attitude the commissaires will take on any given day?

Yes

 

[CyclistAbi]

Primož Roglič should say if riders can still gift bottles to fans or not.

 

[tobydawq]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1382288222735204352

View: https://twitter.com/gcntweet/status/1382288222735204352


Those pinky fingers make all the difference

 

[Ricco']

Surely that hug with the tarmac was illegal?

This post made me wonder. If Moscon or Bouhanni fall, is it considered littering?

 

[RedheadDane]

So... let me get this straight; there was a big crash in Turkey today, with barriers failing? But it's supertucking (and giving away bottles) that UCI has an issue with...

 

[BlueRoads]

So... let me get this straight; there was a big crash in Turkey today, with barriers failing? But it's supertucking (and giving away bottles) that UCI has an issue with...

Well it doesn't cost any money to forbid it, so yes.

 

[Billie]

Seeing the way Aranburu went down those descents in itzulia it seems like using the hoods is much better way than the drops to do descents if your ass has to stay on the saddle.

 

[Bonimenier]

UCI will now only give a fine to a first time litherer. Second time will cause DSQ.

 

[tobydawq]

UCI will now only give a fine to a first time litherer. Second time will cause DSQ.

But that's not really enough of a change...

 

[Bonimenier]

But that's not really enough of a change...

I agree it's not, but at least this way the UCI will get more money

 

[BlueRoads]

Wait, they banned my rider Leemreize for wrong position? This goes too far.

 

[tobydawq]

Wait, they banned my rider Leemreize for wrong position? This goes too far.

How can you root for such a crazy maniac who displays complete disregard for the safety of himself and his fellow riders?!?

THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN!!!

 

[Sciatic]

UCI will now only give a fine to a first time litherer. Second time will cause DSQ.

It will be like the old false start rule in track & field’s 100 meters: “I’ve got one to waste so I might as well try jumping the gun (tossing my trash)”

 

[CyclistAbi]

It's not enough. If a rider wants to gift a bottle to a fan that should never be in any way illegal.

 

[BlueRoads]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1382288222735204352

View: https://twitter.com/gcntweet/status/1382288222735204352


Those pinky fingers make all the difference

Apparently he got disqualified for that position.

 

[tobydawq]

Apparently he got disqualified for that position.

He did. It was a miracle they all survived after such reckless riding.

 

[Ricco']

After Vergaerde's DQ at the Ronde and Richardson's DQ in Turkey, they are a littering fine away from bingo.

Three strikes and it's a suspension from racing for the team?

 

[CyclistAbi]

It for sure makes you question UCI competence.

P.S. Results in areas, such as doping prevention, child and adult abuse and harassment prevention, some general sense of on how they managed to improve riders safety on races ... here they have my full support. What they do instead, like this April Fool's Day package, that just make them look like fools. Abusing the weakest link, individual rider, and try to show their power. At least until the whole peloton will refuse to ride a prominent race or stage. Then what.

 

[Lequack]

At least until the whole peloton will refuse to ride a prominent race or stage. Then what.

These are called TDF sprint stages.