Pro-cycling thread

What was the deal with Landa towing Nibali to the end and then giving him the inside line?

Normally in races I'm dehydrated so I tend to shit bricks. If it was me on the roadside, I'd have been there for an hour, grunting and sweaty and cursing the Earth. It would've made a great reality tv show...

I don't think it was a deliberate act of kindness. He had been going balls out for 222km, was inevitably on his vinegar strokes and Nibali's DS specifically told him to make sure he was first in that corner, I can only guess that Landa didn't get the same instruction with the result being that be got mugged on the line. Nibali's a much more experienced operator as well so he knows how to get the job done.

A mistake. He was less prepared to be in a position to win than Nibs so didn't know the finish like Nibs did?

That's what cigarettes are for, non?

I can't eat solids when I'm riding so as long as I get a big shit out before I set off I'm golden-the only trouble I've had is that bedding in period with new gels where they can set the shits off if you push it. We're talking minor sharts though, not angsty roadside chocolate fountains.

I find that Torq natural ones are far far kinder on the stomach than the super sugary, caffeine laced things they give out free at sportives.

I only smoke DMT.

I used to get really bad acne after a 24hr when I used SIS. Moving to Torq I was less 'sicky' when forcing in gels down after 18hrs and didn't have the same post-race gastric problems.

I only smoke DMT.

I've always wondered what would inspire someone to do a 24hr tt

DMT is for afters.

The inspiration comes from the endless stream of lovers you guarantee yourself if you win a 24hr TT.

I see Nibs has hit the third week turbo boost on yesterday's evidence.

Shame for Dumoulin, I'm not sure what they could have done with the break up the road, too late in the stage to wait.

Just reading apparently the proper way to shit yourself on a bike is to stick a cap down your shorts, and you'll lose no more than 30 seconds. Dumoulin you fucking amateur.

Your not allowed to remove your helmet mid race now !

You can, if you're adjusting it. There were people spitting chips when Contador removed his briefly.

I'm pretty sure you can curl one out whilst wearing a helmet.

Safety first!

You could also just grab a cap from the team car.

I've seen one of the Orica lads do that.

It was Gossy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT8skpmEh6w&t=5m22s

Thanks Reddit!

https://www.reddit.com/r/peloton/comments/1qymen/looking_for_video_of_road_racer_taking_a_shit/

Aussies know how to shit on the move rapidly

Or a team mate

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I've heard a story about, I think, Breukink, who had the shits, used a spare cap then threw it towards the side of the road, only for it to land at the feet of a kid, who initially was delighted to get unexpected bounty from his visit to Le Tour. The team car witnessed the look of horror as the full truth unveiled itself at his lucky find.

Slaying the Badger? The end of that anecdote is incredible...

ha... fucking grim.

It's getting a bit Foffa in here for a lunchtime.

Why are Quickstep helping out now? Haven't they got men up the road?

Someone up the road threatening to move up young rider classification or threatening Jungels GC place?

Yep, Polanc will get into the top 10 GC and take the young rider jersey