Monday 12.00 12km Go Betweens 52m42 - tough going
I woke up for to catch the all important last mountain section of Stage 15. I always thought cyclists were a funny bunch with this 'etiquette' about not attacking the Yellow Jersey when there is a crash or mechanical problem. The situation never seems to present itself in running though John Landy famously stopped and went back to assist a fallen opponent Ron Clarke during a track race, the same never happens these days. (That moment was acclaimed Australia's Greatest Sporting moment of the 20th Century!)
However, that is not to say that the etiquette thing is wrong for cycling! I was appalled at Contador and the others that they should attack when Schleck's chain jammed! It was real exciting to see Schleck remount and explode with fury as he tried to make his way back up the remainder of the mountain to catch Contador. He didn't quite make it and then lost out as the others descended faster then him with Contador taking 39 seconds off him to steal the leaders Yellow by 8 seconds.
There will be two more very exciting days in the Pyrenees and Schleck will attack with all he's got.
2 comments:
mate great to see you getting back into the groove....!
What about this article from Nic Roche....cycling etiquette 101
http://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling-i-wanted-to-smash-his-head-in-i-couldnt-stand-to-be-near-him-2264978.html
Hi Dave, Great article, good to hear the inside storey and in such detail. I wondered what happened to himm on that stage. Good luck in your return from injury.
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