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A Flash of Temper
Every man racing in the Tour de France is at the very limit of their physical abilities, frequently frustrated that they can get more out of their bodies, upset with a piece of bad luck, or angry with misbehaving fans along the road. Luke Durbridge (Orica GreenEdge) lost it when, not a fan, but a soigneur for Movistar, got in the way on the climb up the Col de Portillon. The Movistar man knocked Durbridge to the ground (we will assume by accident). With so much effort to get up the climb after a fast run to the bottom with speeds averaging 32 miles per hour, Durbridge snapped and once he regained his feet, shoved the Movistar helper to the ground. It may not have been the mature thing to do, but I am sure it made him feel better. Sort of a "there how does that feel" knee jerk reaction. To his credit, the soigneur helped get Durbridge back on his bike and gave him a push to get rolling again. Ultimately, it will be a no harm no foul kind of a moment.