“I have only just been told about the disqualification and I can’t really believe it. Is he relegated in the stage? [“No, thrown out of the tour.”] And Farrar? He’s allowed to stay in the race? I can’t understand it.
“The other day we see one rider seeking out another to hit him with a wheel that he’s removed from a bike. I’ve seen the images. And today I didn’t see similar aggression. Farrar moved in and started to force Renshaw into the barriers but he was having none of it, he had no choice – he had to defend himself.
“Don’t think that Cavendish can’t win without Renshaw though… we’ll see about that. But I think this is a great shame for the sport of cycling. The fans have a soft spot for Mark Renshaw at this moment so it’s a pity to see such a ruling. If Mark [Renshaw] is gone, then it’s only going to be more exciting.”
Interview
July 15
th
2010
- 19:03
Allan Peiper – “This is a shame for the sport of cycling...”
