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Giro d'Italia 2011 - Week 1
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| Brahama |
Posted on 10-05-2011 00:05
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I still can't believe it.
He was such a great guy and cyclist.
You were the best!!! May you rest in peace and ride with Casartelli, Kivilev and all the other riders in Heaven..
R.I.P Wouter Weylandt (1984 - 2011)
Pain is a big fat creature riding on your back. The farther you pedal, the heavier he feels. The harder you push, the tighter he squeezes your chest. The steeper the climb, the deeper he digs his jagged, sharp claws into your muscles.- Scott Martin |
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| ricotero_uy |
Posted on 10-05-2011 00:20
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I hope that what happened to Weylandt is used by all the race organizations. As Wouter, Casartelli and other riders, F.Schleck, Horrillo who saved by a miracle their lifes... If they have to put a man with a yellow/red flag in each corner... just put one! A human being worth it!! |
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| Ste117 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 00:32
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It was an accident, it could happened anywhere to anyone, no one is at fault for what happened.
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| usto |
Posted on 10-05-2011 00:37
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Ste117 wrote:
It was an accident, it could happened anywhere to anyone, no one is at fault for what happened.
I think like you...
Giro organisers don't have blame of this... |
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| ricotero_uy |
Posted on 10-05-2011 01:16
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I don't think that Pablo Lastras think the same as you. It was an accident, may be WW did a bad move looking back, but it's possible to learn from what happened to make races safer.
https://www.elmund...58155.html |
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| lluuiiggii |
Posted on 10-05-2011 01:43
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R.I.P Weylandt. It's a really sad day for cycling, really sad =(
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| Il Grillo |
Posted on 10-05-2011 05:31
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This is so sad  every power on earth to his family especially his wife.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 10-05-2011 06:22
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ricotero_uy wrote:
I don't think that Pablo Lastras think the same as you. It was an accident, may be WW did a bad move looking back, but it's possible to learn from what happened to make races safer.
https://www.elmund...58155.html
Those who witnessed the fall have said that it happened in a pretty straight place, the hairpin was, apparently, some meters away from the place Weylandt crashed. I don't think anything could have been done to prevent this, sometimes shit just happens.
Edited by kumazan on 10-05-2011 06:23
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| hellboy |
Posted on 10-05-2011 07:17
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kumazan wrote:
ricotero_uy wrote:
I don't think that Pablo Lastras think the same as you. It was an accident, may be WW did a bad move looking back, but it's possible to learn from what happened to make races safer.
https://www.elmund...58155.html
Those who witnessed the fall have said that it happened in a pretty straight place, the hairpin was, apparently, some meters away from the place Weylandt crashed. I don't think anything could have been done to prevent this, sometimes shit just happens.
It was sadly Wouters fault probably,combined with bad luck.Looking back at 80km/h going into curve is not safe at all,but he had to do it million times before.As Kumazan wrote - shit happens
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| Eden95 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 07:40
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I woke this morning to check the results of yesterday's stage. I was shocked to see the news about Weylandt. It was so unexpected, I can imagine in the morning him receiving good luck messages from family, thinking it would just be an ordinary day. He had ridden many, many times before. He was a fantastic rider, my thoughts go out to his family and friends, and may he Rest In Peace
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 10-05-2011 07:58
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hellboy wrote:
kumazan wrote:
ricotero_uy wrote:
I don't think that Pablo Lastras think the same as you. It was an accident, may be WW did a bad move looking back, but it's possible to learn from what happened to make races safer.
https://www.elmund...58155.html
Those who witnessed the fall have said that it happened in a pretty straight place, the hairpin was, apparently, some meters away from the place Weylandt crashed. I don't think anything could have been done to prevent this, sometimes shit just happens.
It was sadly Wouters fault probably,combined with bad luck.Looking back at 80km/h going into curve is not safe at all,but he had to do it million times before.As Kumazan wrote - shit happens
Yeah, having read that it made me think about how many times I've looked round on the bike even on descents (admittedly not that fast). It's pretty much all bad luck - pro cyclists must have done that thousands of times.
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 10-05-2011 08:22
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After such a sad night I am trying to get ovet with it, I can't really but I'm trying
Leopard decided to continue Giro. In other news Nordhaug (SKY) is suffering from cold again ( surprise surprise ) and said GC is not on his mind now. He lost 6 minutes yesterday. He will target two finishes and will do his best for Lofkvist ( from his blog ) Carlos Sastre also lost about 1 minute yesterday unexpectedly.
Also there will be minte of silence before the start of the race but the peleton decided to race the stage.
Edited by Alakagom on 10-05-2011 08:26
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 10-05-2011 08:32
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Race the stage? That's rather surprising. I did expect Leopard to continue, but I also thought that the stage would be neutralised Carsartelli-style. |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 10-05-2011 08:35
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CrueTrue wrote:
Race the stage? That's rather surprising. I did expect Leopard to continue, but I also thought that the stage would be neutralised Carsartelli-style.
Yeah, I can't imagine them racing.
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| khris |
Posted on 10-05-2011 09:40
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This morning, Swedish television says that they will do a processional, and let Leopard Trek cross the line first.
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| Wilier |
Posted on 10-05-2011 09:57
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Kurt Hovelynck (Donckers Koffie) quits cycling after Weylandt's crash. A couple of years ago Hovelynck also had a horrible crash which put him into a coma. Wouter Weylandt was there and called the ambulance, what may likely have saved his life.
Edit: don't know if this is correct thread, but since it's about WW I put it here.
Edited by Wilier on 10-05-2011 09:58
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 10:03
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Yeah, procession preceeded with one minute silence.
4 jersey wearers + Leopard cross the finish line together.
Some sort of tribute afterwards.
Thats what i'm hearing.
There's no point slapping a schleck - Sean Kelly on "Who needs a slap"
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 10-05-2011 10:26
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CW confirm it will be a neutralised stage:
https://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/l...landt.html
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| BouBBox |
Posted on 10-05-2011 11:15
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I read on eurosport site that most riders of team leopard trek wanted to leave the race but Wouter's father asked them to continue...
EDIT : Tyler Farrar, one of Weylandt's best friends (they were used to train together in Gand) will leave the giro tonight, after today's race.
Edited by BouBBox on 10-05-2011 12:04
Team Europcar !!
RIP Wouter
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| roturn |
Posted on 10-05-2011 11:20
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The race has about 210km, so all teams will do the pace for ~10km.
In the end Leopard will do the pace and lead the peloton over the line.
The stage will of course be neutralised. |
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