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The only problem I see with seatless unicycle riding is that physics dictates that there be a frame with a wheel added for stability, and that the frame must be controlled in some manner by the body. Without a seat, there is only one option that I see available. I think that the KY with the warming substance is pretty cool, so I would suggest picking up some ahead of time. I would also consider putting a stop somewhere on the frame, and I would suggest the higher the better unless you are a "take what I get" kind of person. Me, I think I will watch....but make no mistake, I will watch....and post the video somewhere.
I think if your shoe cleats slip off the pedals... it could be very painful...
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Naked cyclists.... just sayin'
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I think if your shoe cleats slip off the pedals... it could be very painful...
The sick thing is that a vivid picture and imagined pain came directly into my brain after reading your post. I guess my time with prostate exams gives me some inkling of that level of penetration....and I have to say that I will forego the experience.
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1. Ban All Ear Pieces

2. All Communication Between Team Car And Rider To Be Conducted In Semaphore.



(seriously Ban Ear Pieces)
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1. Ban All Ear Pieces

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Naked cyclists.... just sayin'
Only if we get to choose which ones...
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Having a TTT halfway through the race is stupid.

My four part plan involves the following

More naked women
More beer
More violence
More swearing

It works in the kind of movies I like, so why not the Tour?
I like the way you think Geoff/Classic...my idea involves the putting all the riders names in a lottery after every 3 stages & drawing out new teams....noe that would be interesting...imagine if cadel hadda drawn CSC for Alpe d'huez!
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Mega time bonuses... for every person you beat in a stage you get one second time bonus...
Come last in stage one and you'd already be down over 2 hours...
Cavendish would be miles out in front after the 1st 4 stages...
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I like the way you think Geoff/Classic...my idea involves the putting all the riders names in a lottery after every 3 stages & drawing out new teams....noe that would be interesting...imagine if cadel hadda drawn CSC for Alpe d'huez!
For the 50th time I'm not Geoff Vader. You must be channeling cranky (granted...lol) or thunder. GV is ghey. Probably ikes seppos too.
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Mega time bonuses... for every person you beat in a stage you get one second time bonus...
Come last in stage one and you'd already be down over 2 hours...
Cavendish would be miles out in front after the 1st 4 stages...
Math and calculation are unkown from you
180 riders * 1 sec = 3 mn !
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Math and calculation are unkown from you
180 riders * 1 sec = 3 mn !
Not to mention that it defeats the purpose of the "same time" rule on flat stages.

The aim of giving the same time to the finishing bunch is to stop mass sprinting of the whole peloton in a dangerously confined space. If you then give time bonuses for places... you reintroduce the same problem you tried to solve before. Namely the whole peloton madly sprinting to the finish line in a narrow street to get the best time bonus.
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Math and calculation are unkown from you
180 riders * 1 sec = 3 mn !
You are assuming they all finish in a bunch peleton?



You're right though... I should've thought that post out a bit...
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Only if we get to choose which ones...
Stop bloody asking me to get my gear off. I'm sick of it. I'm not a peice of meat I have feelings too.
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Not to mention that it defeats the purpose of the "same time" rule on flat stages.

The aim of giving the same time to the finishing bunch is to stop mass sprinting of the whole peloton in a dangerously confined space. If you then give time bonuses for places... you reintroduce the same problem you tried to solve before. Namely the whole peloton madly sprinting to the finish line in a narrow street to get the best time bonus.
= more exciting
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For the 50th time I'm not Geoff Vader. You must be channeling cranky (granted...lol) or thunder. GV is ghey. Probably ikes seppos too.
Yes I agree. I am not Classic1. Why?

1. I am not homosexual
2. I hate Collingwood.
3. I dont know anything about cycling.
4. I am a cycling God.
5. I talk ****.
6. I dont live in Moe.
7. Seven is my faourite number.
8. I cant spell.
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