duncan wrote:
Not a reply to anyone in particular, but on the Wattage list Rich Wharton the glaring inconsistency with the Rules when the Sky riders were handed musette bags with 10 km to go. If Sky are happy to push this close to the edge on a rule in public view, where else will they be pushing against the edge? To quote Rich (who puts it succinctly):
UCI Rule 2.3.027
Feeding is prohibited on climbs, descents and during the first 50 and last 20 km.
The commissaires panel may reduce the distance of 50 kilometres mentioned above, depending on atmospheric conditions and the category, type and length of the race. Such a decision must be communicated to interested parties before the start of the race.
It was an obvious and illegal feed. I hate to spoil a great race and stage, but you have to park your car for THREE DAYS at least, to get to that spot. This was planned, it was public, and it was specific........
Sounds like Rich needs to chill just a touch....
1) where they handed up the bags wasn't that far up, and likely still relatively accessible.
2) spot was EASILY within walking distance from the base of the climb. To insinuate that they were there waiting for 3 days is pretty laughable.
3) but not as laughable from extrapolating a public legal feed into "behind-the-scenes doping.
The conspiracy theorists never cease to amaze me. From suggesting Porte willing coughed up his podium spot to this....all makes for a good laugh.
I have no idea if SKY is clean or not, but nothing above even comes close to indicating a doping program.
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