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Clickbait title, not reality-based. Yawn.02:21
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You seem to be inverting the logic for your own routine sake of argument bullying. I already said earlier that road etiquette dictates respect of space.29-01-2026 20:18
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Do you know anything about pro cyclists’ insurance and contract clauses?29-01-2026 20:05
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I see. From a different perspective, all people are equal. If I was standing beside a cycling "star" and a cycling "public" person, there would be no preference of attention given to one or the other. I appreciate the pro cyclist performances equally with others.29-01-2026 01:05
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Mm's comment was nonsensical, thus I offered a nonsensical reply. Nonetheless, the logic tracks. Barriers are not at the zoo to keep "normal public" away from the animals. If they wished to do that, the zoo would just close and release the animals back to their natural habitats. The zoo is there for the public. Similarly, pro cycling exists to entertain the public for the purpose of marketing and entertainment.29-01-2026 00:58
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By your rationale, people should also not be allowed to get close to the animal pen railings at zoos, or to approach a dog on a leash.28-01-2026 21:13
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Oh, I did not forget. My experience has been that riders who are strong enough to stay on my wheel (or the wheel of any skilled rider who reads this site, I imagine) during high-speed descents are knowledgeable and respectful of road etiquette. Aside from this, giving privilege to pro riders opens the door wider to elitism, and no one needs that.28-01-2026 21:11
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Sure, one can imagine the scenario with cars being a totally different scenario, since this article concerns bicyclists. Your film crew reference is appreciated, however it is noteworthy that film crews pay for road closure permits.28-01-2026 20:56
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Can you please provide a link to the Gaimon reference?28-01-2026 00:16
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Having trained on French roads for hours without pro riders in vicinity, yet seeing them near the end of rides in passing, it must be said this story is lacking context details. Public roads are for the public. If teams wish for private access, they should get permits for road closures. Otherwise, hire sweeper riders to shadow the pros and discuss rules of the road with non-team riders who are sharing the roads.28-01-2026 00:14