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i just want to make one last comment re: deleting pics, community etc then i'll be quiet. over the last few years, i've become very aware of how much of a privilege it is to be a part of a community that is supported by some of the best brands in our game. but the key word here is community...YOU all are the community. without you and your sleuthing, your knowledge, your stoke for the sport and its equipment, or your informed opinions, vital wouldn't be very special. with that said, if all vital does is bow down to brands...

You're just assuming it's 100% financially motivated - this might be a concept you struggle to grasp but it is entirely possible for Vital to be proactive and delete posts like that purely on their own accord or because they understand the issue with them Oh.......now I see why you got a condescending response

i never said never 🤷‍♂️

I've mentioned this worrying trend in depth in a few podcasts over the course of last year. From last year they have hindered the ability of many top 50/60 riders to garner any points in qualifying. Pretty soon very few riders (even much less than now) will be able to rightfully enter a World Cup without being on one of the World Series top teams or federation entries. With the switch to the points now staying with the teams and not the riders this year there will even less power of advantage and bargaining for top riders. (Note if teams...

Make a modular frame to reduce SKUs, then make loads of variants of it to increase SKUs. Smart plan.

i'm sure it did, but why race if the broadcast is going to potentially make the race unfair for all participants? in no way do i think this would be an easy thing to sort out, but just make re-runs completely impossible if they can't be consistently awarded for a significant disruption in the run.

I miss the five rider podiums. Also I think Hattie should have got a rerun. Its a no exceptions rule, every racer gets a clear course. If we start playing favorites why even have rules.

there's a dedicated thread to what you guys are discussing. use the search, find it and talk there.

this makes no sense to me. what happens during cautions and red flags in other racing sports? competitive advantages are often lost by those out front. there was significant interference on the track. she deserves a re-run if she protested (which it sounds like she did). before the "pedestrian" she could have the run of her life at the bottom and earned another spot or two at the bottom earning 5 or 10 additional points. they all add up. if this was an olympic run, would there be a re-run? 100%. UCI claims to be olympic-level racing.

"Bring back fi... four man podiums!!"

Same thought - She should get a re-run!

Isn't this a valid justification for a rerun?

Just watched the women’s race. I thought Neko was really good on commentary.

Agreed. Hats off to him for noting Dapréla “won’t take no for an answer.”

From the other site... Orbea uncovered and no magic found