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Closing the gap is just part of cycling. Look at many of the sprints at the end of a road race, riders will often hug the barrier to prevent other riders that may come sneaking by at speed between them and the barrier often, looking over their shoulders to make sure no one jumps on them. Blocking or whatever you guy like to call it, its just closing the gap so they don't lose the race. Its done all the time, and using elbows shoulders, and head is all part of springing. I don't know why the TDF commissioners are making a big deal of this? clearly, its not Peter Sagan's fault. His elbow should not be an issue, but his back wheel was knocked out and that was his reaction to try and stay upright. As much as I dislike Peter Sagan, he really got screw on this deal. As far as Cav's concern, he's done nothing wrong, but get himself caught knowing well you don't go and cross a wheel with the barrier on the right.
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