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djg21

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2. Its not that clear.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Tue Jul 4, 2017, 05:19 PM

Jul 2017

It seems to depend on camera angle.
Take a look at this video:

https://streamable.com/j7gqb

Cavendish was engaging in risky riding when he tried to squeeze between Sagan and the barrier. Before Sagan’s elbow even moved, Cavendish‘s head was on Sagan’s hip. Then he lost his balance and his right foot starts to come out of the pedal as he begins to crash. Then Sagan’s elbow moves.

In a sprint situation like this, the rider protects his bike with his body and arms. Watch any Sagan sprint and you will see his arms out wide when he’s moving through traffic. Sagan’s elbow movement wouldn’t be unexpected with Cavendish leaning into him like that. But it does look bad from the aerial view.

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Peter Sagan disqualified after clash that may have ended Mark Cavendishs Tour [View all] muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 OP

Dick move. Iggo Jul 2017 #1

Its not that clear. djg21 Jul 2017 #2

What's clear from that head-on shot is that Sagan was moving to his right muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #3

Interesting commentary djg21 Jul 2017 #4

Cavendish out of le Tour- broke shoulder. TexasProgresive Jul 2017 #5

Cavendish Took a Big Risk The River Jul 2017 #6

Agreed. Duppers Jul 2017 #7

How much room do you think you need to give a cyclist in front before you try to pass? muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #8

I need to find a link to review the tapes. Duppers Jul 2017 #9

Interesting clip. Duppers Jul 2017 #10

That clip starts very late - the overhead view in reply #2 gives you more muriel_volestrangler Jul 2017 #11

The head butt is Cavendish's signature move jberryhill Jul 2017 #12

Wonder why Muriel has not replied to you? Duppers Jul 2017 #13