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Marianne Vos tapes ‘puppy paws’ reminder on handlebars after sanction

Marianne Vos tapes ‘puppy paws’ reminder on handlebars after sanction


Marianne Vos was clearly determined not to make the same mistake again after she was disqualified after crossing the finish first at the PostNord Vårgårda WestSweden Road Race on Sunday, lining up at the Tour of Scandinavia with a firm reminder on her handlebars.

The reminder came in the form of two stickers, located on the flat handlebar top where she leaned into the banned ‘puppy paws’ aerodynamic position briefly taken during the decisive attack at PostNord Vårgårda. They boldly read ‘NIET LIGGEN!’ meaning can not lie down, a reminder to the rider who was quick to accept her mistake and the resulting verdict, disqualification.

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