It is completely unacceptable for riders to have to avoid cars driving in the opposite direction during a 13 KM time trial. ⛔️
I have a rather radical position on the organisation of cycling races where, if you can't organise a relatively safe cycling race, I don't want your cycling race to exist.
That's especially true if you can't organise a 13 KM closed time trial circuit without multiple external vehicles entering the course.
On the same topic, in the case of Finlay Tarling (and many other non-fatal examples), the sport apparently accepts the possibility of "missing a few riders" with a rolling barrier system.
A rolling barrier system means that the police convoy closes roads as the race comes near, and unlocks them when the race is passed.
According to the early reports of the Volta a Portugal, the police convoy locks "prioritisied intersections" where cars are likely to be. This means there is a small but realistic chance that a non-priority intersection skipped by the police convoy results in a car entering the course.
Basically, the sport inherently accepts the possibility of riders getting hit by external vehicles. That in itself sickens me.
Some people will say there's no way to solve this, but I don't find "some riders might get hit" to be a good enough standard.
This sport can do better, everyone in it knows it.
@RubioFung@Ubisoft_Spain@UbisoftSupport Hola Oswaldo. Nosotros estamos igual. Estrenándolo (o no estrenándolo) hoy. Si se arregla o lo arreglas, porfi dime algo. Muchas gracias.
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¡Sorteamos DOS ENTRADAS para el partido ante la UD Las Palmas (15 de diciembre, 18:30) entre todos los que hagáis RT a este tuit!
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50.37.... over hurdles.
That's just insane.
No way to describe what Sydney McGlaughlin-Levrone has done.
How good is that?
While running over hurdles, she would have been just 0.2 seconds away from qualifying for the final...in the flat 400m.
Insane.
🤯 RÉCORD DE ESPAÑA DE 1500M // 3:57.75
¿Alguien contaba con esto? Destrozas el récord de España y te quedas fuera de la final olímpica. Era una marca que @martapm93 llevaba mucho tiempo buscando. Tremenda.
#CORREDOR\ Foto: @vsmphotoevents.
En el momento más crítico de la historia, los marchadores de la selección ESP han lanzado en Budapest un mensaje que debe llegar hasta el último despacho, embajada, organismo, institución o ministerio en España: la defensa de la marcha es una cuestión de estado
It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.
From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
All those who have helped me, my teammates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent. To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance. To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.
It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way. I’ve also learnt 3 languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels.
I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.
It’s not all sadness though as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907. A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.
So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.
I loved every minute.
Cesc
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Sorteamos lote con cuatro libros de ciclismo que hemos publicado este año:
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney paid $2.5 million for the world's third-oldest football club.
But the team is in the 5th division of the English football pyramid and has almost no chance of making it to the Premier League.
Still, it was a genius move.
Here's why 👇
"Will Annemiek van Vleuten take a flyer from the back of the group?" YES, SHE WILL! 👌😅 Kudos to @marty_mac for calling it and to Annemiek for perfectly timing her attack. One of the most insane finales in the Worlds history! #Wollongong2022
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