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Old 07-07-08, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by HigherGround
When Hinault was racing in the late 70's or early 80's, some protesters blocked the road during a race. At the time Hinault wasn't afraid to go face to face and throw a few punches with the protesters. The one from today got off lucky with just a push in the back!



Photo from VeloNews.com.
Great stuff.

As Phil/Paul described it, Badger was actually on his bike and just rode directly into the protesters and had at it with them.

Where's the tape of that bit of bizness? Crazy.
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