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- I hope you’re right and that they slow down or run out of energy because they’re smashing it. The average is still 44! Fastest ever Tour was less than 42.1.
It’s hardly slowed down since stage 10 when it was 44.8.
Stage 9 and the 13 TT were the only that put a dent in things and then not much and proportionally the last stages won’t affect it as much so we may end with 43 especially if the sprinters or breakaway go for one final effort in Paris but I’ll go for 42.8.
Still, we’re talking around 2% faster than the fastest ever, that’s like breaking the marathon record by 3 minutes and I don’t see no bionic shoes in cycling.
- Indeed, and what is perhaps even worse is the writing of the articles, which feature an ever-increasing number of typos and word omissions. One wonders if the original articles on other sites are just as poor.
- It’s actually kind of sad and disappointing that this site doesn’t link to the articles it hoovers up from.
- Based on current situation, Isaac del Toro is above him in pecking order
- While I get your point about the limitations of a blanket message, I think you're underestimating the value of the Tour organizers' approach. A clear, public reminder sets a baseline expectation for behavior, which can influence even those who might otherwise act recklessly. It’s not about targeting every subgroup perfectly but about reinforcing a culture of respect and safety. Your argument about the "very vast majority" not needing the message ignores how group dynamics work, people can get swept up in the moment, and a preemptive nudge can keep the absent minded or impulsive in check. As for your claim that "no message prevents" the worst offenders, that’s too cynical. Consistent messaging can deter some opportunists by raising the social cost of bad behavior, nobody wants to be that person called out by the crowd. You mention few better suggestions exist, but what about proactive measures like increased security presence or fan education campaigns? These have worked at other major events. I agree we’re lucky it’s not worse, but dismissing the organizers’ efforts as ineffective overlooks their role in maintaining the event’s relatively good track record.
- Agreed.
- These police and organizers are out there every day for hours, trying to make an inherently dangerous activity safe for the riders and reasonably pleasant and well-organized for millions of spectators who get to watch for free. I am amazed that they react so quickly to a potentially life-threatening situation, and get it just about perfect. Chapeau.
- My opinion is that tomorrow if the hardest day of this entire Tour. Tadej should play it smart, use his team and just follow Jonas up the last mountain if the tactics allow for this. If Tadej must lose time I hope it's not more than 1m30s.
- Maybe if you would be interested in informing yourself on subjects you post about, you could save yourself a lot of questions, and having to read replies ;-)
It is not the UCI that banned him but the court of arbitration of sport who have a whole range of penalties to inflict on perpetrators, including hefty financial fines. All the UCI will do if needed, is 1, ask for him to be arrested for trespassing and/or 2, refer him to the tribunal for judgement. Why single out Virenque, he’s probably dealing with similar people every 2nd day? And who knows why, maybe he’s getting some insider info on the next doper to be made public?
- Velo has a much more accurate account of this interview.