Animal hit?
07-26-09, 06:27 PM
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Animal hit?
Were any animals (birds, dogs, horses filmed or reported to be struck by a bicyclist during the 2009 TDF?
Post a link to a reference if you are aware of an incidence.
Post a link to a reference if you are aware of an incidence.
07-26-09, 07:18 PM
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I saw a tiny dog lying feet up in the road earlier in the tour - definately hit and dead. It got run over by either the peloton, a motorcycle or team car. One of the judges cars stopped so the poor lady could scrape her little precious up off the pavement. Sorry I dont have a link for you or remember what stage.
07-26-09, 07:23 PM
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I heard the same thing, but can't find any more info on it.
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07-26-09, 07:29 PM
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I saw a tiny dog lying feet up in the road earlier in the tour - definately hit and dead. It got run over by either the peloton, a motorcycle or team car. One of the judges cars stopped so the poor lady could scrape her little precious up off the pavement. Sorry I dont have a link for you or remember what stage.
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Worse than animals being hit: Woman killed by motorcycle during Tour
07-26-09, 09:36 PM
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women killed very sad...
but useles to bet.
Anyone have link or "official" news to solidify bet?
but useles to bet.
Anyone have link or "official" news to solidify bet?
07-26-09, 09:58 PM
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Here's the best I can find in the few minutes I looked. No story, just a pic. Poor dog 
I dont even like dogs but I feel bad for the thing. I think it happened on stage 12 (Not 100% sure on that) Enjoy
I dont even like dogs but I feel bad for the thing. I think it happened on stage 12 (Not 100% sure on that) Enjoy
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07-27-09, 03:35 AM
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Revenge for all the dogs that have chased me....yessssss!
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I feel bad for the dog too, but not it's idiotic owner who didn't think it would be a good idea to keep the dog on a leash a couple metres away from a road where 200 cyclists and dozens of motorcycles and cars will be racing along with no chance of stopping without causing serious carnage.
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agreed - stupid owners.
ps. The woman who got killed, she was stupid as well. She was crossing the road a bunch of times that day.
ps. The woman who got killed, she was stupid as well. She was crossing the road a bunch of times that day.
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The French police warn people it is strictly forbidden to cross the road.
I couldn't find this dog, but you tube has 2 dogs run over in 2007. But it looks like both dogs survive, and no rider is taken out of the race. Both dogs off the leash.
dc
I couldn't find this dog, but you tube has 2 dogs run over in 2007. But it looks like both dogs survive, and no rider is taken out of the race. Both dogs off the leash.
dc
