Cosmic Kid
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| 03/20/2016 05:46 PM |
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Gets called out for a tow on the Cirpressa, posts a Stava file that shows him (a sprinter) posting the fastest time up the Cipressa, then pulls it down and posts a more modest one. Hmmmmm..... |
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| Just say "NO!" to WCP!!!!
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Orange Crush
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| 03/20/2016 06:07 PM |
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Interesting...sounds like there's no video evidence so they can't do much.
Transponder data would tell the story yes or no cheating but can it be used in official (disciplinary) sense? |
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longslowdistance
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| 03/20/2016 06:10 PM |
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| And could it be doctored to cover up the alleged tow? |
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Dale
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| 03/20/2016 06:18 PM |
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| Strava doping... a new low in the world of cycling. |
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longslowdistance
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| 03/20/2016 06:25 PM |
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His Strava data was removed then reuploaded:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/demares-milan-san-remo-data-file-deleted-from-strava/
The transponder data would be very welcome to clear this up one way or another. |
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Cosmic Kid
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| 03/20/2016 07:18 PM |
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| What they really need is his power data....that will answer the question beyond doubt. 40kph @ 150w and I am calling bullschitt!! |
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longslowdistance
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| 03/20/2016 07:58 PM |
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Slightly off topic, anyone watch the race? MSR was again the "sprinters' classic". How 'bout a few more hills along the way to tire the legs?
And some trivia: Back in the day, if I recall correctly, the race started at the massive Milan cathedral (duomo), but now starts by the old fortress about a mile away. Any history buffs have any comment on this? |
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ChinookPass
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| 03/21/2016 10:14 AM |
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I agree with the first comment on today's CN article. This is really going to hurt cycling's image as a squeaky clean sport.
Also, I was wondering if and how Matteo Tossato would impact this race. Looks like he is one of the narcs who called out Demare.
Finally, where are the fan photos of this tow up the cipressa? With ubiquitous cameras these days, there's bound to be a photo of the infraction floating around out there.
In any case, sounds like there is a lot of smoke, likely a fire too. |
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Orange Crush
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| 03/21/2016 10:51 AM |
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There's some poor resolution pics and from wrong angle here:
http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/952/Wielrennen/article/detail/2652522/2016/03/20/Demare-versterkt-vermoedens-vals-spel-door-koersdata-offline-te-halen.dhtml |
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longslowdistance
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| 03/22/2016 12:42 PM |
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| The graphs at the bottom of OC's link are pretty suspicious. For a short time his speed was almost 50 mph, with low cadence. Smoking gun? |
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Orange Crush
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| 03/22/2016 03:18 PM |
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Posted By Frederick Jones on 03/22/2016 12:42 PM
The graphs at the bottom of OC's link are pretty suspicious. For a short time his speed was almost 50 mph, with low cadence. Smoking gun?
BTW - aren't they all cheaters? Illegal riding on sidewalk!
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Gonzo Cyclist
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| 03/22/2016 03:37 PM |
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I'm really curious about the Data was up, pulled from the site, and then re-posted? That's a red flag
On OC's pics, looks very suspicious to me
Once again, MSR always proves to be one crazy race. This controversy, and then the rookie move by Gavaria, he was lucky he did not take everyone down with him |
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SideBySide
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| 03/22/2016 06:30 PM |
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They are on the path because they don't want to get hit by that motorcycle on the right.
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Dale
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| 03/22/2016 09:57 PM |
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Posted By SideBy Side on 03/22/2016 06:30 PM
They are on the path because they don't want to get hit by that motorcycle on the right.
Nah, just obeying a motorist that yelled at them to "Get on the sidewalk!" |
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thinline
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| 03/23/2016 09:04 AM |
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| But what about the motorist who thinks, "If you don't like my driving, then stay off the sidewalk!" |
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