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Originally posted by Masochist:
It always amazed me how close fans came to riders during the event. After a rider being hit by the media car and now this, I wonder if more riders will be clamoring for better security during events. France used approx. 13,000 national police (including 45 motorcyclists) during last year's event.
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I have been to a few of the stages in the Alps in previous years and I am utterly amazed that there have been no terrorist attacks during the Tour de France. French security is not that good and it is a target rich environment of innocent bystanders. The perfect terrorist scenario.
Taking a different tone, congratulations to Cadel Evans on his win, though I was kinda hoping that Thomas Voeckler would ride his way into third place today. IMO he deserved it with all of the extraordinary work he has put into this Tour.
Tress
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