Pres Com Posted December 17, 2009 Share Do you guys think this is a good thing? Earpiece radiosAfter a thorough reflection on the subject of the use of earpiece radios in races, the UCI ManagementCommittee decided during its meeting in Lugano (Switzerland) on 23rd September to forbid graduallythe use of earpiece radios for all categories of rider. This decision has been taken on the basis of avery careful study, in particular taking into account the will of the majority of those involved in cycling.We would remind you that this ban is already in place for the Junior and Under-23 categories.The ban will be gradually introduced in accordance with a timetable, the first stage of which will be:? 2010 season: ban for Men Elite and Women Elite Class 2 events of the UCI international calendar,events of the national calendar as well as the UCI World ChampionshipsWe are therefore asking you to take the necessary steps so that you can implement this measure ofban at all national races registered on the national calendar of your Federation. We are also relying onyou to inform your club teams, your national commissaires and other licence-holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted December 17, 2009 Share My team uses radios.It is actually a very cool tool. Helps one with a little bit of tactics and fun banter is always a good laugh.. That said, I think banning it will put everyone on the same level and racing becomes a bit more interesting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTANA Posted December 17, 2009 Share its a good thing to ban it. At least let elite and amateur racers learn to race on instinct, the pro's seems to struggle with the Idea of a radio ban, maby just because they got used to the idea om being told what to do when and how hard for how long etc. ITS good for Cycling and will make riders stronger as more breaks will form and the bunch have to work harder to try and catch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr1 Posted December 17, 2009 Share I think it's a great idea. Make racing much more interesting. Guys will have to think on their "pedals" whether to chase breaks down and who to let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy Posted December 17, 2009 Share Great news. Now we will see the real racers again. Not robots. Chrispy2009-12-17 15:24:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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