It wasn't quite the Palace Brawl, but any fight in the tame sport of cycling is worth examining. Following Stage 6 of the Tour de France today Carlos Barredo and Rui Costa exchanged blows and Barredo even tried to smash his spare bike wheel on the Costa's head. \
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Bicycling isn't exactly a contact sport so seeing two guys wearing spandex and goofy helmets try to punch each other's lights out is pretty unique. It appears the Tour organizers don't really have experience issuing punishments for this kind of misbehavior as both riders will be allowed to continue the Tour and were only fined "400 Swiss Francs (about $380 US dollars) for 'insults, threats and incorrect behaviour.'" Neither miscreant has reported any injuries thus far, but they're sure to have some bumps and bruises.
There have been many steroid rumors and investigations over the last several years in cycling but very little has been definitively proven. Today's clash looks like a clear case of Roid Rage if you ask me.
Friday, July 9, 2010
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