UCI to ban supertuck descending starting April 1st.

[yaco]

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 measures

www.cyclingnews.com

That is not my interpretation of the article - DeGendt seems to be more worried about the role of Gilbert.

 

[Lequack]

“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.”
...
“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

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[Sciatic]

“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.”
...
“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

www.cyclingnews.com

“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

 

[Koronin]

“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.”
...
“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

www.cyclingnews.com

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.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I'm fairly sure the rider's wives aren't happy when they crash either, even more so when they crash into barriers that can potentially injury them.

So they also have to fine and DQ riders, if they crash? When it rains, it pours

 

[tobydawq]

I'm fairly sure the rider's wives aren't happy when they crash either, even more so when they crash into barriers that can potentially injury them.

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.

 

[tobydawq]

So they also have to fine and DQ riders, if they crash? When it rains, it pours

Stop being faster if you're not funnier. It's evident you haven't evolved in 13 years.

 

[BlueRoads]

What about the husbands? Did they ask them?

 

[Koronin]

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.

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.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Stop being faster if you're not funnier. It's evident you haven't evolved in 13 years.

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.

 

[tobydawq]

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.

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.

 

[tobydawq]

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.

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.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I'm glad you chose one that counts in my like statistic (angry and sad don't do that).

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.

 

[tobydawq]

Too bad sadgryppy wasn't an option.

Imagine the red-faced angry smiley with a happy mouth, the killer eyes and a tear.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Imagine the red-faced angry smiley with a happy mouth, the killer eyes and a tear.

Like a Jumbo rider watching Pogacar on PBF.

 

[Koronin]

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.

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.

 

[Ricco']

Imagine if Michelle Cound had sent a formal complaint to the UCI during the 2012 Tour. They might have kicked Wiggins out of the race.

 

[tobydawq]

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.

Okay, I need a ban for not thinking of Valverde first when it comes to TT crashes

 

[Koronin]

Okay, I need a ban for not thinking of Valverde first when it comes to TT crashes

Trying to block it out?

Imagine if Michelle Cound had sent a formal complaint to the UCI during the 2012 Tour. They might have kicked Wiggins out of the race.

Maybe we can convince some of the wives to complain about the metal fences?

 

[RedheadDane]

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.

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!

 

[gregrowlerson]

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!

What thread is this?

RedheadDane: Hindley
Tobydawq: Hart

I guess that would make Red Rick Rohan, his fav

 

[RedheadDane]

What thread is this?

RedheadDane: Hindley
Tobydawq: Hart

I guess that would make Red Rick Rohan, his fav

It's the supertuck ban thread!
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!

 

[gregrowlerson]

It's the supertuck and thread!
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!

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?

 

[Bolder]

I was impressed to see Brambilla's supertuck in the Provence final stage. Only a month left to pull that crap

I lik(ed) the supertuck because it shows commitment, i.e. I want to win this stage so badly that I'll risk the wrath of my wife.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

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?

As usual, there's no UCI commissaire around when you actually need one.