I didn't observe this behaviour in B group at that point. They dropped me on the N7 and I had to work my a$$ off with one other chaser to catch them by the time the climb started, so I was well positioned to observe the group. (I probably wasn't strong enough for B, but finished just inside the top half in the end). There certainly was some white line crossing and elbowing when C merged from behind, but that wasn't on the N7. Where I have seen major issues with white line crossing is actually much further back. Raced One Tonner from one of the last groups and was appalled at the way the backmarkers are swerving all over the place. Quite often they basically forced you to overtake them on the left, even when politely asking them to move across. As the field spreads out they are also far less likely to encounter a marshal to correct the bad behaviour. I've seen plenty of guys get warned by marshals, but neve an actual DQ. Whereas at triathlons I've seen plenty of penalties and DQs handed out. Do marshals take race numbers and have guys warned or DQd later? Would this make any difference? They sure worked hard to keep the right side of the bunch safe at 99er, I have no criticism for the actual marshalling done by both stationary and motorbike officials. I just wonder if some punitive measures wouldn't perhaps help decrease the violations.
