Hotseat?

genedan said:

Hey,

I know for TT's that the term for the current leader is called the "hotseat," but I'm wondering... is there's an actual designated chair called the hotseat? During today's stage I kept seeing shots of Tony Martin sitting in the same area with sponsors in the background for about 2 hours until Cancellara rolled in...as if he were required to sit there (instead of taking a nap, or something).

So, is there an actual seat called the hotseat?

They are actually required to sit on a "George Foreman Grill" while the other racers have yet to finish. Since Martin had the lead for hours before Cancellara crossed with the best time, I'm pretty sure Martin's back-side was well done.😄

I don't know the answer to your question, but I think in some TTs in other races they don't highlight or show the reaction of the current stage leader while the other riders are finishing the stage, so I'm not sure. Maybe it is just a TdF thing.

My heart went out to Martin today after being beaten by one of the last riders after such a long wait.... That is until I saw his significant other... What a dish!!!

I think Shakira has a hot seat.