The riders would probably just whine about safety being compromised and ride a pedestrian stage. They couldn't even stomach a step-back to no radios.
Rob On Jul 23, 2009, at 3:35 AM, Marty wrote: > > I've been keeping up with the TDF as always this time of year. Seems > bike makers often roll out "specials" for certain stages etc. (like > today's TT) and it occurred to me that the race could use another > crowd-pleasing and playing-field-leveler gimmick: why not a turn-the- > clock-back stage using vintage-style bikes? (Other sports do this from > time to time) Maybe the stage would not even have to count in the > overall standings, but it would be a blast to watch today's riders > "suffer" with non-aero levers, down-tube shifters, pre-index > drivetrains, five-speed clusters, toe-clips and leather saddles. They > could auction off the bikes after the stage too, just like they do now > for various charities. I can see it now: Wool jerseys, Citroen team > cars, corked water bottles, sew-ups wrapped around their shoulders, > and maybe even fenders if it's raining that day. A guy can dream > right? > > Marty > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
