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Giro d'Italia 2011 - Week 1
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:11
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That was a good way to do it.
Anyhow, it will be good to see the racing back tomorrow. It will be good for everyone to start focusing on something else than bad news. |
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| kopfan |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:12
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That was tough, nice to see Farrar included in Leopard tribute |
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:13
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A fitting tribute, very moving
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:15
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I'm usually not a very emotional person, but that "Sailing To Philadelphia"-video nearly made my cry.
Incredibly sad to hear one of the Norwegian commentators, Johan Kaggestad, nearly crying when they crossed the line. |
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:19
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I didn't watch today's stage, but I'm sure it was a really nice tribute for Wouter. I'm feeling very sorry for his family and Tyler right now.  |
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:23
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What a respectful tribute. It made my eyes tear, especially when they zoomed in Farrar. I can just imagine what he and Wouter's family are feeling.
Once again, rest in peace Wouter, I wont forget you.
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| marble |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:36
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A nice and moving tribute, I really hope the race organizers will try to avoid crazy descents in the future, even though things like this can still happen.Tthere are still "worst case scenarios" out there that hopefully never happens, and mentioning them would make me feel bad if something were to happen. If they are going to ride descents that have 100m drops they need to put up some sort of security there. Nobody wants a "Déjà vu".
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| jph27 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:47
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RIP Wouter. |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:48
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A very touching tribute today! I was close to tears at the end.
My thoughts are with all of Wouter's Family and Friends
Edited by the_hoyle on 10-05-2011 17:57
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| Alakagom |
Posted on 10-05-2011 17:49
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marble wrote:
A nice and moving tribute, I really hope the race organizers will try to avoid crazy descents in the future, even though things like this can still happen.Tthere are still "worst case scenarios" out there that hopefully never happens, and mentioning them would make me feel bad if something were to happen. If they are going to ride descents that have 100m drops they need to put up some sort of security there. Nobody wants a "Déjà vu".
You have to say that descent wasn't the craziest one of the Giro. Also it was a bit of Weylandt fault - you shouldn't look back at 70km/h before a dangreous turn. But luck had played a majority in this event. Even thinking about now makes me sooo sad. More nets imo before turns like that would be good though.
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| knasen |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:02
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Was very hard to watch Farrar at the end of the stage. |
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:08
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very tragic, may he be remembered.
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| marble |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:10
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Alakagom wrote:
marble wrote:
A nice and moving tribute, I really hope the race organizers will try to avoid crazy descents in the future, even though things like this can still happen.Tthere are still "worst case scenarios" out there that hopefully never happens, and mentioning them would make me feel bad if something were to happen. If they are going to ride descents that have 100m drops they need to put up some sort of security there. Nobody wants a "Déjà vu".
You have to say that descent wasn't the craziest one of the Giro. Also it was a bit of Weylandt fault - you shouldn't look back at 70km/h before a dangreous turn. But luck had played a majority in this event. Even thinking about now makes me sooo sad. More nets imo before turns like that would be good though.
That's exactly why I said "even though things like this can still happen". I believe you as well as I can picture something really horrible happen in the worst descents out there, and it could lead to something far worse than anything this sport has ever faced. Safety for the riders is more important than the viewers excitement, that's my opinion. |
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| BouBBox |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:11
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Very nice tribute he really deserves it...
Team Europcar !!
RIP Wouter
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:15
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This is truly one of the best tributes I've ever seen, so emotional.
https://www.tv2spo...90929.html |
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| sam1196 |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:17
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hopefully we won't have to see much mote tributes of cyclists in our lives
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:19
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I may lack knowledge on pro cyclists, so I must ask, what was the link between Weylandt and Farrar making it so special to Farrar ? |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:20
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They just happened to be very good friends and training partners.
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/farra...-a-brother
Edit: I just remembered a situation from last year's Vuelta where Cavendish accused Weylandt and Farrar for working together:
https://velonews.competitor.com/2010/0...win_139702
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| BouBBox |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:38
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If anyone want's to see it : https://video.gazz...ndex.shtml
Edit : sorry it summarizes today's tribute.
Edited by BouBBox on 10-05-2011 19:22
Team Europcar !!
RIP Wouter
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 10-05-2011 18:42
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You should be a bit more specific on whats in the video before linking to the Gazzetta website, and before Ill click it 
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