tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post6516478869062396806..comments2024-03-09T21:08:05.580+11:00Comments on Tales from the llama...: Banning TT bikes at the National level..... not the answer.Shane Miller - GPLamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-79660918243732825812014-11-13T19:23:42.921+11:002014-11-13T19:23:42.921+11:00Cheers for the comments Darren. I've thought a...Cheers for the comments Darren. I've thought about re-wording this article over the past few weeks to clarify a few things, but I'll let it be for now. $50 clip-ons will get most riders pretty close to optimal aero body position, so cost isn't a factor. But. They're banning clip-ons too.... So technically, they're banning riders being in an aerodynamic position. Which doesn't make sense for any individual (or team) race against the clock. It'll be interesting to see if CA/NRS make the call and what ramifications it will have. Shane Miller - GPLamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414261378362356188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-30528672896355340712014-11-13T19:09:39.000+11:002014-11-13T19:09:39.000+11:00I think there is one factor you are forgetting her...I think there is one factor you are forgetting here.....not everybody has a TT bike at their disposal. Some of the bigger teams will be able to provide their riders with TT bikes, but some might not be able to afford it; and not all riders, even at an elite level, have their own TT bikes.<br />By banning TT bikes in the NRS, yes, the bigger teams are at an advantage by using "tricked out" road bikes. But allowing TT bikes may result in some riders being on TT bikes, while others are still on their standard roadies. This, of course, will give even more of an advantage.<br />That being said, I think that not being able to use a TT bike in a time trial is just plain silly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067160156439128305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-32440969172474896922014-10-30T21:57:12.567+11:002014-10-30T21:57:12.567+11:00Whilst i would prefer TT bikes!!!
I've ponder...Whilst i would prefer TT bikes!!!<br /><br />I've pondered the idea of: The equipment used in the road race before or after the TT is the equipment you use for the TT, à la parc ferme for motor-racing (qualifying set-up used for race day). There are obvious enforcing issues. However, any alteration to wheels, helmets, frame (switching aero to climbing) unless aproved by a commisaire(possibly a time penalty) and other team managers whom sit on a panel, carries a strict DQ, no questions asked.<br /><br />Or we can just ride TT bikes and forget about enforcing rules in order to make it "level".GGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379582974037777555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518764871789529480.post-37112583281013619102014-10-30T21:43:20.338+11:002014-10-30T21:43:20.338+11:00Another option - ban TT's!Another option - ban TT's!Blevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514358040930312291noreply@blogger.com