Track throws are different because you can't freewheel. I'd crash if I threw my bike as far on the track as I do on the road. Track throws give very little gain because you have to keep pedaling at some insane speed. A good road bike throw will get you a solid foot, 18". It looks like neither rider threw their bike well, although Kittel did a marginally better job than Coquard who simply sat down on his bike. I wonder if it's worth it to crash throwing the bike to win a stage in the Tour.
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