Chris Froome bike totalled after road rage incident.

[srw]

And already extensively discussed here: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/chris-froome-bike-totalled-after-road-rage-incident.218134/

 

[Dayvo]

Breaking Story

Few details, but it appears that Chris Froome has been the victim of a Hit and Run in France

Some reports suggest it was deliberate and the driver mounted a pavement to hit Froome

It will be interesting to see how this develops

I think it'll get merged with the original thread which started at 10:00 this morning.

 

[ayceejay]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

 

[ozboz]

All in all I think I'm going to get myself and GF a cam , just to make sure you can nail the tw-t who for whatever reason puts your life or lifestyle in serious danger , GF got a hit on her arm coming off a roundabout , luckily she managed to steady herself and stay upright , Nissan 4x4 by all account, video would have sorted driver out ,

 

[ozboz]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

Did not Wiggins have a
Lady driver clobber him not to far back ? He was alone , must be a reason for them to ride solo

 

[Pale Rider]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

My guess is the likes of Froome do so many hours/miles on the bike, even a team with the resources of Sky cannot deploy other riders to be with him all the time.

Plus there aren't many who could keep his pace if he's pushing himself or trying to beast a climb.

 

[AndyRM]

Did not Wiggins have a
Lady driver clobber him not to far back ? He was alone , must be a reason for them to ride solo

Yep. 2012. Broken ribs.

Short of driving in a formation around either of them I can't think what other protection could be afforded on the road!

 

[KnackeredBike]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

He asked if I could make it but I was busy.

 

[NorthernDave]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

I often ride alone.

Plus there aren't many who could keep his pace if he's pushing himself or trying to beast a climb.

 

[Saluki]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

Maybe he just wanted a solo ride for the peace and quiet.

 

[winjim]

True the wheels, bit of epoxy on the frame, it'll be good as new.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

video would have sorted driver out ,

have you any proof that your local Inspector Knacker accepts home movies as evidence?

Experience is, I think, mixed.

 

[huggy]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

Being out as a team didn't help Giant Alpecin, could be said it's a bit dumb having all your team in the same place. http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/british-woman-charge-giant-alpecin-spain-223215

 

[Cuchilo]

I don't understand why such an important rider was riding alone

He was out Dogmin

 

[Bonus]

In South Africa we often used to see Chris doing his altitude training during the Christmas holidays. I rode beside him (briefly!) a few times. Sometimes he was with a car and sometimes he was alone.