That is not my interpretation of the article - DeGendt seems to be more worried about the role of Gilbert.Seems like Trentin may have been not discussing all the facts when he attacked his fellow riders:
De Gendt: I have very little faith in the CPA
Belgian one of just 16 riders to download documents on new safety measureswww.cyclingnews.com
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“We banned the (super-tuck) positions because the riders explained it can give up to 14 per cent benefit and if you don’t use it at the top of a mountain, you can be left behind. But it’s dangerous and the riders said that their wives are not happy when they see them using it.”
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“It’ll be like a red card in football. If the race commissaire can see it or if the Video Referee sees it, the rider can be put out of the race,” he explained.
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“It’ll be like a red card in football. If the race commissaire can see it or if the Video Referee sees it, the rider can be put out of the race,” he explained.
Riders to face red card-type punishment for safety, littering violations
Lappartient insists new measures are not petty, re-emphasises UCI focus on safety
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“And the riders said that their wives are not happy when they see them using it.” !! I guess it’s bad enough having 5 hours a day in the saddle resulting in some erectile dysfunction, they’re drawing the line re: getting balls bashed on the top tube“We banned the (super-tuck) positions because the riders explained it can give up to 14 per cent benefit and if you don’t use it at the top of a mountain, you can be left behind. But it’s dangerous and the riders said that their wives are not happy when they see them using it.”
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“It’ll be like a red card in football. If the race commissaire can see it or if the Video Referee sees it, the rider can be put out of the race,” he explained.
Riders to face red card-type punishment for safety, littering violations
Lappartient insists new measures are not petty, re-emphasises UCI focus on safety
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“We banned the (super-tuck) positions because the riders explained it can give up to 14 per cent benefit and if you don’t use it at the top of a mountain, you can be left behind. But it’s dangerous and the riders said that their wives are not happy when they see them using it.”
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“It’ll be like a red card in football. If the race commissaire can see it or if the Video Referee sees it, the rider can be put out of the race,” he explained.
Riders to face red card-type punishment for safety, littering violations
Lappartient insists new measures are not petty, re-emphasises UCI focus on safety
I'm fairly sure the rider's wives aren't happy when they (the riders) crash either, even more so when they crash into barriers that can potentially injury them.
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So they also have to fine and DQ riders, if they crash? When it rains, it pours
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Red Rick has already suggested to ban crashes.
Red card to all who crash in a one-day race.
I would suggest a yellow card for the first crash in a stage race plus 2:32 time punishment, 47 points deduction in points competition, 23 points deduction in KOM competition and the requirement of wearing a 3 kg backpack the following three days the first time you're involved in a crash. DSQ the second time.
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Stop being faster if you're not funnier. It's evident you haven't evolved in 13 years.
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I think if you cause the crash that may work, but innocent bystanders who just get caught up in the crash should a bit of a break.
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I would very much like to give this quote all of the possible reactions.
I'll archive it together with BlueRoads's confession of love towards me.
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No, if you hit the ground, you're out (or yellow card and what follows). Otherwise, it's up to interpretation. That would also thin the field, making it more safe.
You could also run all races as time trials to increase safety.
But riders like Van Aert, Quintana and Schachmann have proved that you can still get hurt.
Maybe just abandon all races. Then cycling will become the safest sport in the world. A true fairy-tale success story.
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I'm glad you chose one that counts in my like statistic (angry and sad don't do that) as I am breaking away from RedheadDane after having been in her slipstream for most of the winter.
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Too bad sadgryppy wasn't an option. But I obviously just want to like and be liked, which is clearly proven by my actions on this forum.
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Imagine the red-faced angry smiley with a happy mouth, the killer eyes and a tear.
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As much as I actually enjoy time trials, it doesn't prevent crashes. Remember rain and oil on the road caused one of Valverde's worst injuries and I Izagirre had an even worse crash in that same corner of that ITT.
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Okay, I need a ban for not thinking of Valverde first when it comes to TT crashes
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Trying to block it out?Okay, I need a ban for not thinking of Valverde first when it comes to TT crashes
Maybe we can convince some of the wives to complain about the metal fences?
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Wait! There's a competition?
Bloody wheelsucker! And I've been reacting on your posts while you've just been sitting there waiting for your moment!
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What thread is this?Wait! There's a competition?
Bloody wheelsucker! And I've been reacting on your posts while you've just been sitting there waiting for your moment!
RedheadDane: Hindley
Tobydawq: Hart
I guess that would make Red Rick Rohan, his fav
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It's the supertuck ban thread!What thread is this?
RedheadDane: Hindley
Tobydawq: Hart
I guess that would make Red Rick Rohan, his fav
Hang on... TOBY!!!! are you supertucking away from me right now? It's not my fault that I'm probably more of a Reichenbach than a Froome when it comes to descending!
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Something is going on here.
You two were neck and neck for ages, and now he's suddenly almost 100 points ahead of you.
It's like Cancellara vs. Boonen at Flanders all over again.
Should we take this to the clinic?
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As usual, there's no UCI commissaire around when you actually need one.
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