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Jeez the guys are tough

Postby Andyp » 25 Jul 2018, 17:42

Professional cycling has it's detractors as a result of the past indiscretions with performance enhancing drugs but those guys are tough.

60km with a broken kneecap :shock:
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/44954769

I still find the TDF captivating especially as over here the day's climax usual coincide with goûter (afternoon tea break).
I do not think therefore I do not am.

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Re: Jeez the guys are tough

Postby StevieB » 25 Jul 2018, 21:06

100% agree - to do over 70mph down a mountain on wheels around 1cm wide is insane, but great viewing.

Fingers crossed G can hold it together for the time trial!
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Re: Jeez the guys are tough

Postby TrimTheKing » 01 Aug 2018, 14:12

That was amazing from Gilbert!

Nibali broke a vertebra and then there's this guy who broke his shoulder blade on stage ONE and finished the race, coming in last, to raise over $150,000 for charity.

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/raci ... nce-388449
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