Does this constitute dirty racing?
 

Discuss....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfwzQ...eature=related

Absolutely not. Close racing but not dirty.

Judgment call...you can see his head was turned slightly so he knew he was there and coming up on him hard...in turn made an erratic change in position. I'd like to see the laps prior, had he not been making the same move then its dirty IMO.

250's rule

nope, guy behind was out of the front rider's peripheral vision. its his fault he didn't move over to compensate

I wouldn't say "dirty" racing, but definately a bad move.

RACING........ SHIT HAPPENS....... i dont see how the rider in the front saw him?? it was on the guy making the pass on that one...........but i am new to this.... and isnt blocking part of racing... i dont think it was dirty but maybe just not the smartest

Not dirty in my book. He did make an erratic move but he can't be held accountable for what happens behind him. That's what happens when you brake the 3 foot rule...:crackup:

rubbing is racing.. and I'd be a hypocrite if I said otherwise! :D

Hector Barbera does shit like that all the time and is known for moves like that....just got some of his own medicine.....

It was a blatant block move, which is fine but I'm sure he didn't intend to hit his brake lever. This happens often in bike racing. Swantz had it happen years ago and pancaked himself.

"criminal act!" :lol:

I am not buying the "criminal act" line there. Unfortunate yes, but intentional..I doubt it.

That was definitely an intentional blocking move...the ramifications were unfortunate though.

To clarify..yes I think me meant to block him...but not to intentionally cause that crash.