|
Dwars door Vlaanderen | E3 | Gent-Wevelgem | Panne-Koksijde 2016
|
| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 22-03-2016 12:06
|
World Champion
Posts: 11971
Joined: 21-07-2012
PCM$: 400.00
|
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Nah, it is no risk at all, terrorists wont care about the race and rarely attack on similar places in succesion...
eeh, I didn't think they would care about the marathon of Boston too and they did paris twice. I wouldn't go to say there is no risk at all. probably a little and it's unlikely but saying there is no risk seems foolish to me
|
| |
|
|
| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 22-03-2016 12:12
|
World Champion
Posts: 14236
Joined: 20-06-2011
PCM$: 300.00
|
SSJ2Luigi wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Nah, it is no risk at all, terrorists wont care about the race and rarely attack on similar places in succesion...
eeh, I didn't think they would care about the marathon of Boston too and they did paris twice. I wouldn't go to say there is no risk at all. probably a little and it's unlikely but saying there is no risk seems foolish to me
Ofc there is always a risk, you can be also hammered by bus on the way to the race. I would say there is similar chance for that to happen. Point was already said and that is that you cant change you lives because of terrorists, that is their aim in the end...
|
| |
|
|
| Ad Bot |
Posted on 28-11-2024 18:03
|
Bot Agent
Posts: Countless
Joined: 23.11.09
|
|
| IP: None |
|
|
| Strydz |
Posted on 22-03-2016 13:52
|
Team Leader
Posts: 5894
Joined: 02-08-2011
PCM$: 1625.00
|
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
SSJ2Luigi wrote:
Avin Wargunnson wrote:
Nah, it is no risk at all, terrorists wont care about the race and rarely attack on similar places in succesion...
eeh, I didn't think they would care about the marathon of Boston too and they did paris twice. I wouldn't go to say there is no risk at all. probably a little and it's unlikely but saying there is no risk seems foolish to me
Ofc there is always a risk, you can be also hammered by bus on the way to the race. I would say there is similar chance for that to happen. Point was already said and that is that you cant change you lives because of terrorists, that is their aim in the end...
Couldn't of said it any better than that last part
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
| |
|
|
| Ste117 |
Posted on 22-03-2016 17:06
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3684
Joined: 21-02-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
I salute you Belgium, I am glad the races are going ahead but life comes before a race, at the end of the day its just a race, it can be raced another time. The most important thing is protecting the country. I do hope they stick with the decision to go ahead but I would like to see it postponed maybe to another date. Like I said it's just a race.
I understand the defiance part of it but why give anymore terrorists out there the gateway and perfect opportunity to do it again unless you can somehow control it. I dunno by banning luggage and bags around the most crowded parts of the routes.
MG Team manager Team Ticos Air Costa Rica
 |
| |
|
|
| Ollfardh |
Posted on 22-03-2016 19:27
|
World Champion
Posts: 14563
Joined: 08-08-2011
PCM$: 9100.00
|
Dwars Door Vlaanderen is still looking to go, although many riders will face problems getting there with the main airport closed.
Changed my sig, this was getting absurd.
|
| |
|
|
| deek12345 |
Posted on 22-03-2016 19:48
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 2761
Joined: 13-06-2009
PCM$: 360.00
|
Niki Terpstra to win again |
| |
|
|
| roturn |
Posted on 22-03-2016 20:34
|
Team Manager
Posts: 22246
Joined: 24-11-2007
PCM$: 3900.00
|
Giant - Alpecin not in DDV due to travel problems. This also means, Chad Haga needs to wait with his comeback after the Mallorca incident.
Having a quick look on the PCS startlist, apparently Movistar struggled the most with Amador, Lobato, Sütterlin and Ventoso being the only riders. Unfortunately we won`t see Betancur. Ag2r and CCC also with 6 riders only. |
| |
|
|
| Tafiolmo |
Posted on 22-03-2016 22:47
|
Sprinter
Posts: 1962
Joined: 10-04-2013
PCM$: 200.00
|
The problem is if you start cancelling races for terrorism where does it end? The chances of another quick strike by the terrorists is still a possibility as they're probably still in place, but more than likely they'll wait some time before striking again, as these terror acts take time to prepare and execute.
The problem is that cycling is an extremely hard sport to supervise as anybody can get onto the route if they really want to regardless of how many police there are, which makes cycling as far as sport goes a potential nightmare for security.
Terrorists want the biggest exposure and loss of life that they can get and nothing in cycling comes bigger than the Tour but of course there are more higher profile sports than cycling to pick on, especially with Euro 2016 coming up.
I think France seriously needs to step up its security preparations for these two events (but I already imagine they already have)
|
| |
|
|
| ianrussell |
Posted on 23-03-2016 11:51
|
Classics Specialist
Posts: 3440
Joined: 09-10-2008
PCM$: 200.00
|
Heavy rain in Dwars apparently and Gougeard in the break (makes me wish I'd spent the extra transfer to stick him in...) means it could be selective. |
| |
|
|
| roturn |
Posted on 23-03-2016 12:02
|
Team Manager
Posts: 22246
Joined: 24-11-2007
PCM$: 3900.00
|
Gerald Ciolek has aimed this race the most this year. And now he does not start due to illness. Great. Wasn`t expecting a lot for obvious reason but was actually quite interested in his performance today. |
| |
|
|
| Spilak23 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 12:12
|
Team Leader
Posts: 7357
Joined: 22-08-2011
PCM$: 200.00
|
Gougeard in the break 
|
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 12:46
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Lampaert DNS with a small achilles pain which is a shame because I tipped him to do well here  |
| |
|
|
| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 23-03-2016 13:08
|
World Champion
Posts: 14236
Joined: 20-06-2011
PCM$: 300.00
|
You would tip him to do well in ANY race.
|
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 13:22
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Realistically he wouldnt get a free role in any other classic |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 14:06
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Attack of Teunissen (who I almost picked for my velogames ALMOST ) & Rickaert + Durbridge. |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 14:35
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Gougeard dropped from the break on Eikenberg. |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 14:46
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
A lot of action here. Wallays, Devenyns, Keukeleire, Maes, Thwaites, Nizzolo, Vliegen attack
Van Asbroeck and Gatto join. |
| |
|
|
| gotlandrules |
Posted on 23-03-2016 15:08
|
Protected Rider
Posts: 1358
Joined: 07-05-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
Gatto looks really strong |
| |
|
|
| gotlandrules |
Posted on 23-03-2016 15:10
|
Protected Rider
Posts: 1358
Joined: 07-05-2007
PCM$: 200.00
|
GvA, Benoot, Senechel and one more on the attack from the Peloton on Paterberg, where is Terpstra? He should be in on that attack. |
| |
|
|
| Kirchen_75 |
Posted on 23-03-2016 15:13
|
Grand Tour Champion
Posts: 7702
Joined: 24-07-2009
PCM$: 200.00
|
Amazing riding from Van Melsen. Still at the front with 25km to go. |
| |
|
