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Capiot still hasn't received apology from Van Gils after Tour crash: "That's just typical Van Gils to me"
CyclingWednesday, 18 December 2024 at 17:50
Maxim Van Gils' transfer to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe caused quite a stir in the cycling world. Some felt the 25-year-old Belgian's approach was less than honorable, arguing that he should have honored his contract instead of forcing an exit. But beyond those involved in the transfer saga, Van Gils has also drawn criticism from others. Amaury Capiot is still far from over the crash caused by his compatriot during the Tour de France.
"I'm still recovering from that crash," Capiot told Sporza. "My sacrum was broken in three places. It's healing well, but I still feel some discomfort when I do squats." The crash happened when the Belgian rider for Arkea-B&B Hotels dropped back in the final moments of the stage, while Van Gils was trying to move up. The two collided, leading to a nasty crash.
Capiot continues to feel the effects of the crash. "After a few hours, my right hamstring starts acting up. But with strengthening exercises and massage, it should turn out fine." He even considered taking legal action against the former Lotto-Soudal rider. "We thought about that together with the team. Because what if I continue to suffer in the coming years as a result of that fall, and it means I don't perform as good? That's something you don't know right after that fall, but you will know in six months. But let's assume that everything will be alright."
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"He did send messages, but they didn’t say much"
There was some contact between the two shortly after the crash, but it was rather cold. "In the first two days after the fall, we exchanged messages. But not much was said in those. No apologies were offered. It's typical of Van Gils as I know him," said Capiot, who, despite his ongoing rehabilitation, has already set goals for the new year. "I want to help the team achieve victories and hope to win one or two races myself. Hopefully, that will earn me a new contract."
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- I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024