Cycling thread

[sbbefc]

No, I was being flippant. I have no idea why not. Maybe the Commonwealths took focus?

Makes sense. But it shouldn't be a huge problem to cobble together a team for today. Would have been good to see Cavendish there.

 

[john jako]

That Viviani is defo doping. How has he done that

 

[peteblue]

Well, we’ll, well…it seems the rebellion against the Lycra lout has commenced and it’s being mooted that cyclists may have to be identifiable (registration plates) and insured and with a clampdown on speed….should get a few comments…..

Cyclists could be fined for breaking speed limits as minister demands road law review

Grant Shapps says some two-wheelers ‘seem to think the laws of the road don’t apply to them’

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Funny isn't it?

Painkillers bad

Nairo Quintana disqualified from 2022 Tour de France after tramadol positive

The Colombian rider has been disqualified from the 2022 Tour after infringing an in-competition ban on using the drug tramadol

www.theguardian.com

Painkillers fine

Nadal 'living with pain and painkillers since 2005'

Injuries have been a constant for Rafael Nadal and as he targets a return in early April, his uncle Toni says the Spaniard has been in pain for over a decade.

edition.cnn.com

 

[FrenchDarrenBent]

Vuelta a Espana starts today.

9 mountain stages, lovely

Oh and the hour record is back into British hands. 500 metres further than Campenaerts.

 

[Vedder]

Has the vuelta got a evening highlights show on itv 4 this year??

 

[Rita_Poon]

Has the vuelta got a evening highlights show on itv 4 this year??

no, thinks its eurosport or possibly that new discovery channel.

 

[sbbefc]

Has the vuelta got a evening highlights show on itv 4 this year??

Highlights are on Quest, 11pm tonight. Think it's 7pm for the rest of the tour but not 100%. Don't think they'll be showing any of the stages live.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I think @Deulofeumygod may have broken me.

 

[Deulofeumygod]

I think @Deulofeumygod may have broken me.

You broke yourself!

If anyone else wants to meet for a GOT ride, hit me up. Bruce and I had a blast around kent this morning. Nearly had a heart attack on chalkpit lane!

 

[Rita_Poon]

Robinsons?
Vimto?
Ribena?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Robinsons?
Vimto?
Ribena?

Bakewell tart was the magic ingredient.

 

[Rita_Poon]

Bakewell tart was the magic ingredient.

very 'designer'.

 

[Moomin]

 

[SerenityNigh]