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[Closed] Saitama Crit, anyone watching?

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That was great fun entertainment to wake up to!


 
Posted : 04/11/2017 8:27 am
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Caught it on Facebook live. Was mildly interesting but I’ve always assumed it’s fixed.


 
Posted : 04/11/2017 10:08 am
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Well that could be argued as they let Barguil and Froome off the front, which you'd say was exceptionally unusual. But all teams seemed to be trying hard. Cav certainly had to work hard!


 
Posted : 04/11/2017 4:49 pm
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but I’ve always assumed it’s fixed

Ya think? No different to the long-running post-Tour Criteriums in Europe except there's probably two extra 0's on the end of the appearance fee cheque.

Ranty take on such crits here

https://cyclingtips.com/2017/11/commentary-fake-bike-races-dont-belong-professional-cycling/


 
Posted : 04/11/2017 6:26 pm