Cycling
Belgian World Championship Cyclists Use Bidons with Instructions to Circumvent Earphone Ban
Belgian cyclists competing in the World Championships in Montreal are using bidons printed with race instructions to bypass the ban on earpieces and radio communication. Team manager Serge Pauwels introduced this method after testing it during the junior races, allowing riders to receive updates every lap without violating regulations. While rider Wout van Aert acknowledged the tactic as a simple but effective way to stay informed, he noted potential risks such as missing bottles or opponents discovering Belgian strategies. The approach highlights creative solutions by coaches like Pauwels, who criticized the earpiece ban for making races less safe and engaging, even as Remco Evenepoel remains the top favorite for the upcoming road race.
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