Pro-cycling thread

I can't look at - but also can't look away from - that arm. Oh god.

Grow up. Have you never watch Casualty?

Pleased to see Greipl get a win.

Hope Contador's not hurt. I don't really like him but this race needs him I think.

Hey, why don't you go post a picture of Pozzovivo hitting the deck from the other day too? That was fun to look at.

Tomorrow looks mega. 264km. If Contador's arm is sore, it will hurt after seven-plus hours in the saddle.

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Contador has a dislocated shoulder, team medical staff will assess in the morning but they hope he can start.

I think you mean his arm was entirely ripped off but it will be ok in time for the Tour.

Not been a good Giro for spectator participation really.

You are right, Leathal Weapon 2 he will be fine.

Those Canon Lenses are pretty heavy and to be honest at that angle he needed a wide angle anyway.
Matt Rendel says he has had a tough past so this is not going to help.

Good luck to him.

http://rouleur.cc/journal/racing/comment-dangerous-rise-professional-cycling-crash-porn

It is since the era of the Romans that watching other people suffering sells more than sex.

And then we wonder why people vote Conservative.

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Is that mr bendybones?

yep

Rude!

fuckin spectating cunts. this has been an awesome tour so far but these fuckers are doing their best to ruin it.

but great to see that picture of dc. cheers @dubtap

Not bad pulling the middle finger with a scomposed humerus fracture! I think I know who's this finger for :)

It must be for the weekly Conservative magazine The Spectator. His way to be thankful. Or maybe just a coincidence. So far.

Lotto worked for that yesterday... Always nice to see Greipel win

Contador is starting today. Could be worse days to see how your recently dislocated shoulder is feeling, but there's certainly got to be better.

Shall we have a sweepstake on the distance he climbs off at?

I think he'll last to the first feed at 95.2 kms.

He'll be ok today I reckon, huddling grimly in a swarm of fluro. Tomorrow could be a different matter, I suspect.

(looking for that pic lead me to this lovely interview, well worth a read: http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/oralhistory/magni.html
I've not done much reading about Magni before. He sounds like a splendid chap.)

Just don't read about his wartime activities.