I was just watching the TV (NBCSHD) cast of 70.3 WC and from what I could see (not a great picture) it appeared that Gomez was riding with a completely open and totally loose rear quick release skewer. It wasn't just turning like the nut had loosened - it was flapping and flailing as if the nut had come completely off and it just hadn't fallen out yet. He appears to be using a classic Shimano silver tear drop skewer which makes it visible against the black disc background. If this is actually the case, he is very lucky to be riding a bike (Specialized Shiv) with vertical dropouts -horizontals would probably caused rubbing, serious drag and a possible blowout .
Anybody else notice this or see/hear anything about it?