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Tour?
Where are their panniers?
Where are their panniers?
Because GPS isn't accurate enough.What I don't get is......
They all have GPS transmitters on the seatpost of their bikes. Why can't the organisers use those to give exact timings for each rider crossing the finish line, and aggregate those exact times to determine the race winner? No bonus seconds, or bunches of riders all being given the same time as the first rider in the bunch. Make it more like.. you know.... a race.
I assume this is a joke right?What I don't get is......
They all have GPS transmitters on the seatpost of their bikes. Why can't the organisers use those to give exact timings for each rider crossing the finish line, and aggregate those exact times to determine the race winner? No bonus seconds, or bunches of riders all being given the same time as the first rider in the bunch. Make it more like.. you know.... a race.
It is designed to provide excitement thru out the race by encouraging breakaways, intermediate sprints, climbs etc. If not the teams will game the system and aim just for yellow. Not the green or pokka dot jerseys etc. It also addresses the various advantages and limitations of riders. Some can climb, some can sprint, some can do both. Helps reward various cycling skills set. Example would be Cavendish, will never ever win TDF or any of the Grand finals but an outstanding sprinter and exceptional sprint tactics and skills, not just raw power. Expected to break the World record in winning stages.What I don't get is......
They all have GPS transmitters on the seatpost of their bikes. Why can't the organisers use those to give exact timings for each rider crossing the finish line, and aggregate those exact times to determine the race winner? No bonus seconds, or bunches of riders all being given the same time as the first rider in the bunch. Make it more like.. you know.... a race.
"Why are they all so skinny?"
Because they are professional cyclists who put in thousands of kilometres a year, not to mention all the other high intensity training they undertake.
"Yeah, but you say you ride a bike and you're a fat b#stard"
Erm....
yes even the so called "big"riders like Greipel and Stannard etc are very lean, they just look big compared to the 58kg climbing twiglets.I stood next to a few pro riders in the Tour of Turkey a few years back - flipping heck, most are like stick insects.
The timings are indeed taken from the transponders plus or minus for various bonus, penalties, plus any adjustments / allowances due to crashes etc that are covered by the rules. Hence every second is important.Because GPS isn't accurate enough.
Thanks, enjoyed reading that. You should use this thread as an FAQ for those who want to know more in CC as well.
The purpose of the Peloton is the most often asked question in my workplace. Which requires a meeting at the pub.
Try telling this guy the last stage isn't a raceStill don't get it.
Like going to a cup final and then sitting there with your pie to see the teams trot out and perform a ballet.
You would have even more crashes. The fact that everyone in the bunch gets the same time stops the need for jostling at the front.What I don't get is......
They all have GPS transmitters on the seatpost of their bikes. Why can't the organisers use those to give exact timings for each rider crossing the finish line, and aggregate those exact times to determine the race winner? No bonus seconds, or bunches of riders all being given the same time as the first rider in the bunch. Make it more like.. you know.... a race.
It IS a reasonable question!My mother- in- law ask me a question a while back about the TDF.
Why does someone have to push them when they stop at the side of the road (mechanical)
probably a reasonable question.
They are in a big gear and need all the help they can get.
one of few exceptions though that prove the rule?