DOOLEY Observed: Olympic Cycling

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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Olympic Cycling

Watching the Olympics, cycling. Some of the same thoughts as I have during the Tour de France.

How are those guys on the motorcycles able to pass the riders, weave in and out, and not hit anyone..
To me, the guy that deserves an award is the cameraman, STANDING on the motorcycle, weaving in and out, filming all the riders, keeping his balance, and not falling off.
With all the people lining the route, within inches of the bikers, and no "joker" pushes someone out into the path of the riders.
And, I have to admit, I have no idea how they figure who the winner of the race actually is.
One more. How do all those team vans, who also weave in and out of the riders, avoid hitting any of the riders.
And, WHY does anyone want to stand for hours, along the route, to get a perhaps, thirty second or so, look at the riders. Almost like going to a tennis match, watching one volley, and going home.

There are thousands of people along the roadside watching these guys. I just timed it, they see them for about ten seconds. I guess I don't understand it.