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It happened in June, before she signed for her new team. It was up to her current team to deal with any issue. It's not really Rapha's business to publicly want a better apology. By all means have a quiet word in her ear about what they expect of her, but they are merely a sub sponsor of her new team. Call me cynical, but Rapha appear too keen to appear 'on point' on topical issues.
Just don't mention how much their clothes cost to make, but how much they sell them for......
Just don't mention how much their clothes cost to make, but how much they sell them for......
mcelliott said:
Cav signs for Quickstep, didn't see that one coming, can't see him winning another sprint but his experience and knowledge will be invaluable to the team.
Very surprising, but hope it works out and he can perhaps get a result or 2. Deserves to go out on a high and not a whimper. I just wonder if cav is leaning towards a coaching / DS role and this is part of the transition?
I hope he has a chance to get in the thick of a few race winning sprint chances and I can understand how hard it is to get to the end of racing career like his, but time gets us all in the end
I hope he has a chance to get in the thick of a few race winning sprint chances and I can understand how hard it is to get to the end of racing career like his, but time gets us all in the end
Another era draws to a close - no more yellow Mavic neutral service cars / bikes in Le Tour etc. anymore. Replaced by blue Shimano
https://twitter.com/LeTour/status/1351454935964147...
https://twitter.com/LeTour/status/1351454935964147...
This seems to be a regular occurrence now, so perhaps riders are under more pressure than ever to train and diet and to race hard. Also perhaps the increased interest in mindfulness and mental health have encouraged pros to both deal with their issues and also to speak out about them, which of course is a good thing.
UCI banning the "Supertuck"
Unsure on this one - on one hand it it is more dangerous than riding properly, but so is using tri bars (or "invisible" tri bars on your road bike), riding no handed, putting on a rain cape, using a team radio etc. etc. Plus, Froome descending like a powered rock in the Giro was a sight to behold.
If pros fall off doing it then they know the risks.
If juniors or amateurs do it then I can see the argument more of not wanting to ride next to someone who has no bike handling and tries it.
Unsure on this one - on one hand it it is more dangerous than riding properly, but so is using tri bars (or "invisible" tri bars on your road bike), riding no handed, putting on a rain cape, using a team radio etc. etc. Plus, Froome descending like a powered rock in the Giro was a sight to behold.
If pros fall off doing it then they know the risks.
If juniors or amateurs do it then I can see the argument more of not wanting to ride next to someone who has no bike handling and tries it.
Parsnip said:
UCI banning the "Supertuck"
I'm not sure, I think it's difficult to regulate. Ideally, you don't want racers taking unnecessary risks on descents, but the level of skill varies, and therefore so does the level of risk.I know when I've watched with my kids, I have to tell them in no uncertain terms that they must not try it. They're 6 and 8.
But then again every time we watch football they have to be reminded that professional footballers don't always "play fair, win fair."
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