@donnachaG07@charliezeelie@ReinvanRensburg@UCI_cycling Probably not the best, but at least his hands are on the handlebar. Also at 74km out not expecting leadout trains violently bumping in from the side and sprinters cutting in front of him at any moment before the next turn.
@donnachaG07@charliezeelie@ReinvanRensburg@UCI_cycling Czech Tour TTT stage 1. Look at any TT crash for that matter to see the control in this position. Not many reckless enough to do it in road race, especially a sprint. Look what happened at 3-4km when he switched the rider behind him while in this position. Crashes due switching..
@donnachaG07@charliezeelie@ReinvanRensburg@UCI_cycling There's plenty of crashes in TTT where that riding position contributed to a crash. First one that comes to mind is last year's stage 1 Vuelta. Point is, it's not suitable in a leadout to a chaotic mass sprint.
@ReinvanRensburg@UCI_cycling 1-2 km to go approaching the most decisive turn into the Finish.
Sprint teams make hectic late attempts to get into position.
Riders bumped elbowws all over.
Last thing you want is a rider at the front of a finale with hands off the handlebar.
Unprofessional and unnecessary risk
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