Riders' union president Adam Hansen calls out 'sad' lack of airtime for Wout Poels' win, wants more TV time for breakaway stage winners as 'the GC guys are shown every day' TDF2023
The response to his tweet was enough proof that Hansen's thoughts were shared by many enjoying a Sunday on the sofa for stage 15, others expressing similar dismay at the lack of airtime, raising questions about why a split screen could not be used, fans going as far as calling the lack of recognition for Poels' performance a"disgrace" and"a great mistake".
"This was my second main concern," Hansen added. "For the rider himself, it's important. But the sponsors deserve their place too. Your bike won a stage at the Tour! This has to be also shown. We all know it. But, let's give credit, where credit is due.
Many will have sympathy for the TV director juggling multiple cameras, especially in the mountains where the race stretches out over kilometres at a time, however one of the most popular suggestions in the wake of Hansen's posts would be the implementation of split screens at important moments, allowing viewers to soak up Poels' victory salute without missing any potential GC movements.
Of course it is a balance. Too much of the breakaway and we are complaining that the broadcast missed all the GC action, something replied to Hansen to say they were displeased by on the Puy de Dôme stage.Help us to fund our site
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