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Bicycling

muriel_volestrangler

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8. How much room do you think you need to give a cyclist in front before you try to pass?

Reply to Duppers (Reply #7)

Wed Jul 5, 2017, 04:23 AM

Jul 2017

4 bike widths? 5? How much are they allowed to swerve?

The complete ban may be a harsh penalty, but I think it's clear that Sagan swerved into Cavendish, causing the crash.

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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