SwissVan Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Agreed, but a kack rule IMHO.If they din't benefit then why still penalise them.The penalty should only apply if you took a shortcut and gained time.But that's just me. But they did effectively take a short cut, albeit not intentionally Decision relating to race protest against RECM SpecializedTeam RECM Specialized went off the course towards the end of today’s Stage Two of the Absa Cape Epic, short cutting the route by approximately 4.5km before rejoining the course.This became evident through irregularities in the timing and a race protest.The short cut was verified through various means, including the timing and tracking records and also by the admission of the riders.The route was clearly signposted at the point where RECM Specialized exited the course. It was however deemed to not be a deliberate breach and therefore did not warrant a disqualification. It is the responsibility of the riders to ensure that they do not leave the course and therefore an hour penalty has been applied. This was based on the time penalties for other misdemeanors in the Absa Cape Epic rules.In addition to the one hour penalty, an additional time adjustment compensating for the time gained by riding a shorter distance has been added. This adjustment has been based on the time Team RECM Specialized gained over 2nd placed Team Ascendis Health over the distance between the last water point and the finish line.RECM Specialized were 11m38s ahead at water point three – the last point on the course where the teams were timed before RECM Specialized went off the course – and 25m17s ahead at the finish line. The time gained over that part of the route was therefore 13m39s.The total penalty against RECM Specialized is therefore 1h13m39s.Peter BlakeyPresident of the Commissaires Panel (UCI)
GLuvsMtb Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 But they did effectively take a short cut, albeit not intentionally Decision relating to race protest against RECM Specialized Team RECM Specialized went off the course towards the end of today’s Stage Two of the Absa Cape Epic, short cutting the route by approximately 4.5km before rejoining the course.This became evident through irregularities in the timing and a race protest.The short cut was verified through various means, including the timing and tracking records and also by the admission of the riders.The route was clearly signposted at the point where RECM Specialized exited the course. It was however deemed to not be a deliberate breach and therefore did not warrant a disqualification. It is the responsibility of the riders to ensure that they do not leave the course and therefore an hour penalty has been applied. This was based on the time penalties for other misdemeanors in the Absa Cape Epic rules.In addition to the one hour penalty, an additional time adjustment compensating for the time gained by riding a shorter distance has been added. This adjustment has been based on the time Team RECM Specialized gained over 2nd placed Team Ascendis Health over the distance between the last water point and the finish line.RECM Specialized were 11m38s ahead at water point three – the last point on the course where the teams were timed before RECM Specialized went off the course – and 25m17s ahead at the finish line. The time gained over that part of the route was therefore 13m39s.The total penalty against RECM Specialized is therefore 1h13m39s.Peter BlakeyPresident of the Commissaires Panel (UCI)If they were second there would not have been such a severe penalty. Its all BS to boost the TV ratings.
nathrix Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Is there somewhere non DSTV subscribers can catch the days highlights?
Shebeen Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 Being able to follow route markers is a basic skill like bunny hopping a ditch. Clearly they are just cruising if they both missed it, and then rode that long without seeing any signs. Fair penalty, but maybe 30 mins a more appropriate sentence. Does revive a very boring category, no bang for prizemoney buck currently
SwissVan Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 If they were second there would not have been such a severe penalty. Its all BS to boost the TV ratings. Nah that's like a conspiracy theory, I'm sure the UCI dudes who decides the penalty is not interested in TV ratings, and just how much more people are going to now watch it on TV because of this? Not thousands that's for sure...and Sunday its Milan San Remo All though i do think 1 hour is harsh, it effectively should put them out of contention if the other teams were at a similar level, which it appears they are not. The CE seems to like the 1 hour penalty....
Gen Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I think the penalty is fair. I also however think that it has not always been applied fairly (previous years). It seems they are going to take back yellow today. Already put 2 minutes into second after 12 minutes. I suggest Sauzer and Karl should also look out. These ladies are fast!! THose ladies are super strong.. and they have a point to prove, so will have extra motivation
Gen Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Absa Cape Epic @AbsaCapeEpic 2m2 minutes ago RACE 7:39. Front group crests Groenlb with @MeridaRacing @investecam_sa @TeamBulls @TeamTopeakErgon 1&2 @AfricanMTBteam @OMXProTeam @USNSA
Gen Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 How many times do they want to ride Groenlandberg huh Shees.. These first couple of stages have been brutal.
GLuvsMtb Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 How many times do they want to ride Groenlandberg huh Shees.. These first couple of stages have been brutal.Lazy route designer? Coat, hat, door.
Gen Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Absa Cape Epic @AbsaCapeEpic 14s15 seconds ago RACE 7:51 @SasolSA Women @TeamRECM have cranked up the pace and have over 5 min on @PowerOfBicycles and @Team_Ascendis
Gen Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Those girls are going to sommer make up that time today
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