[Baynative]

That was really well put. One of the points you've made (maybe subliminally) is that arguments like this are never settled. This one will be hammered out again and again where ever cycling enthusiasts gather from pasta feed to on line discussions.

As I said before I agree with Paul Sherwin's comprehensive assessment as detailed in his stop action explanation of the incident. On the subjective side I've never heard of Sagan purposely going after someone in a sprint. But, Cavendish has a history that speaks for itself. Maybe that's why so much social media is stacking up against him.

[Baynative]

Bike Ping

Well, I have to admit, I have been so bummed over the Sagan decision I didn't event turn the tour on for two days. But I just can't help myself when the mountains come up, so changed my tee time and I clicked up the last 1/2 hour today.

...and I wasn't disappointed.

Young frenchman Lilian Calmejane has been touted as a future star and today he came through. He stayed with the highly rated climbers and wasn't even mentioned until the last climb where he attacked and no one could match him.

He built a 40 second lead and then inside 5K to go he got hit with a hamstring cramp and had no water left. He didn't panic. He held is composure as he slowed and stretched and clicked to lower gears as he upped his cadence to ease the pain.

Maybe it was the 1K banner and the adrenaline that goes with it that helped him hold off the charge to win his first Tour stag.