It’s something every young cyclist dreams of – crossing the finish line ahead of the field, arms aloft in celebration. As this video from the US shows though, you don't want to lose control of your bike at the moment of triumph – especially when someone's filming.
The unfortunate rider was 18-year-old Noah Granigan from New Jersey, who had just won Monday’s junior race at the 2014 Tour of Somerville, only to be dumped unceremoniously on the road surface moments later.
Afterwards, he tweeted: "Well that was stupid" – although as one spectator observes, “At least he won…”
15 thoughts on “Video: “At least he won” – rider crashes as he crosses line in triumph”
Brilliant. I’d take a win and
Brilliant. I’d take a win and fall…
A lad did that at a race I
A lad did that at a race I was at once and promptly got disqualified for dangerous riding…
jmaccelari wrote:A lad did
At the London Nocturn last year, Hannah Barnes got disqualified for doing the same when beating Laura Trott then later reinstated.
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zanf wrote:jmaccelari wrote:A
Weird thing about that was the decision only came to light a few days later after it became apparent Barnes had won easily – a lot of people interpreted the confirmation she had been relegated to second as the commissaires looking to save face after getting the result wrong 😉
It came to light the next day
It came to light the next day (on the sunday) during the editing of the highlights, immediatley it was obvious that HB had won, the organisers were duly informed and result changed.
Honestly, control and safety
Honestly, control and safety cover at that event was pretty lax.
Yes, I was there.
ThatBritishBloke
Not to mention the rather annoying constant references to ‘The Elite Race’ and ‘The Women’s Race’—despite both the men’s and women’s races being elite races.
roseofwinter
Not to mention the rather annoying constant references to ‘The Elite Race’ and ‘The Women’s Race’—despite both the men’s and women’s races being elite races.— ThatBritishBloke
Oh gawd, there was that as well. [on top of the drunken cowbell ringing yobbos there! ;)]
Well, at least they had the ‘Thrill n Spills with Mrs Mills’ band!
I see that the Ride London is doing a crit around St James Park for the elite women but the full 150km race for the men…. again!
zanf wrote:
I see that the
However, which would be the better to watch from the roadside?
A crit, with riders come round every few minutes, or a long road race where the riders disappear?
Can work both ways, if the organisers play it properly.
now that’s a get down…
now that’s a get down… 🙂
Don’t know how Cav stays up
Don’t know how Cav stays up right sometimes, arms up over the line. Can you imagine a knock on the bus door at the TDF to tell Cav he’s been disqualified…?
I am too embarrassed for this
I am too embarrassed for this foolish winner to comment #o
AFAIK, juniors taking their
AFAIK, juniors taking their hands off the bars will tend to get BC commissaires notice and they will be DQed. Seniors can if they want providing they don’t cause danger. However, your commissaires may vary.
fundamentally a more
fundamentally a more experienced rider (eg Cavendish) is far less likely to crash doing this- much more experience, much more practice!
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