| Subject: | RE: TT etiquette |
| Date: | 05/28/2003 02:46 AM |
| From: | mike.m-@obra.org |
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This is not a matter of etiquette but actually a matter of rules: "17.5 - TIME TRIAL ... 17.5.5 No rider may ride closer than 25 meters behind and 2 meters to the side of another rider. A rider attempting to pass another rider must complete the pass within 500 meters, otherwise he must drop back at least 25 meters behind the other rider." The penalty is covered under: "13. - RIDER CONDUCT ... 13.2 - Misconduct may be punished at the discretion of the Chief Referee. The forms of misconduct include, but are not limited to:... - Violating any of the OBRA Racing Rules" If a rider is observed to be drafting in a TT that info should be reported to an official. Generally that will mean that the rider is disqualified. Mike Murray -----Original Message----- From: Nick Glazener [mailto:dirty-@attbi.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 10:44 AM To: ob-@topica.com Subject: [OBRA Chat] TT etiquette Can someone post the appropriate etiquette for Time Trials? I caught the rider in front of me and passed. However, he held my wheel for about 5 miles on the final stretch. It is no big deal. For the most part I was unaware of his presence. Occassionally, I would see his wheel off of my left rear. It was just a little frustrating that I couldn't loose him. I tried a standing burst and increased my speed by 1.5 mph for a short duration to gain some distance. That was not successful. I finally let up a little (blew up) and he passed about a mile before the finish. I still came out on top time wise. Part of the challenge was that we had comparable abilities and it was not a closed road. He couldn't always stay on the far side of the road to avoid drafting because of traffic. I am just assuming he was trying his best not to draft. To respond to the whole group send to ob-@topica.com. To respond to the list manager send to ob-@teleport.com To unsubscribe send to obra-uns-@topica.com |
