Originally Posted by
patrickgm60
Yes, tough break - GC contender mechanical on flat stage only ~5 km from the finish.
Is this an obscure rule, that no one on Team Sky knew about? They could have given RP their wheel or bike. I also wonder how far back the team car or wheel moto was.
About as obscure as offside in Football (Gridiron, Soccer or Rugby).
That is to the riders. Fans could easily be unaware of it because it never happens.
Best one that is really like this is throwing your stick at a puck in Hockey or your glove at a ball in baseball. Very illegal. The former is a penalty shot and in some instances a flat out goal. A fan may never learn that rule because it never happens at the top level becasue the players all know better.