Stomach bug forces Armstrong out of Milan- San Remo

On the track and in circuit races riders can 'take a lap out' and rejoin the race. There needs to be a similar protocol for road races to give time for riders to be properly assessed before continuing without the pressure of having to chase on without assistance.

Umm, didn't want to risk the paintwork I guess.

@Rendel Harris - It would be useful if the medics could access the helmet data as the team did later. Would help in ascertaining if a rider should continue.

Id not really noticed before, but watching today's weird breakaway, the skinniness of the bikes, there's just nothing there. Head badges being quite superfluous...

It does somewhat call into doubt the efficacy of the on road concussion protocol.

Nice. Apart from the stays. I can't get past them.

I bought a pair of these as a gamble as I have wide feet made wider with 'tailors bunions' on both my little toes. Getting road shoes to fit is a nightmare for me and mostly I have to put up with numbness after an hour on the bike. I had planned a two day ride to North Wales (credit card touring) and got in touch with Quoc to ask about the width fittings on these shoes, having seen the 'roomier tor box' claims. Long story short, they asked for precise foot measurements and other details of shoes I wear, and recommended me a size. Ordered (was given a discount too) and I have to say these shoes are blo0dy wonderful!!! My touring ride was made so much the better for having shoes that fit my feet. These make excellent touring shoes regardless of the fit, but the fact they do accommodate wider than average feet is a massive bonus for me personally. I have a pair of Bont Riot 24 in Asian fit....took a month for them to arrive last year and despite being a very good road shoe, they still don't really fit my hobbit feet without pinching... These Quocs are something else. Please Harry, get someone with truly wide feet to try them before writing them off. They have had a huge difference to me. The best shoes I've worn on a bike. I simply won't wear anything else now.... Anyone want two pairs of ultegra spd sl pedals?????

Yeah for sure the chamois must’ve suited some people, saddle type, riding position all changes the individual perception of what’s a good or bad chamois. I’m glad you liked it.

Perhaps we could call EAPCs e-cycles leaving e-bikes to be used for electric motor bikes. This would fit in with motorcyclists being called bikers and pedallers being called cyclists. Apologies if this has been suggested before.

54T is NOT a monster chain ring.