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Re: Helmet cam video ironman florida pelotons [oldandslow]
Hasnt that dirty little secret been know for years about IM FL? I realize it'll create some bad publicity, but again, if you want them to implement Dev's solution: Get ready to pay for it.

People already bitch about paying $500+ for an Ironman race. Can you imagine what they will do if the race fee is $800-$1k+? Thats why I dont see it happening. ImFl is what it is. It's a draftfest. You go race there and do what OP has done and race yourself, or you choose to get in the packs and race that way.

People want to implement an great ideas, but I'm also wondering who is going to pay for that? Obviously WTC is going to jack up the price for the race if we have quiet scooters and speeding camera's, etc.


The solution that I think would be the most applicable and create the greatest deterent to drafting would be an 1 mile penalty run, etc. 5k for 2nd offense. People simply couldnt afford to draft at that point. I'm sure there will be the occassional accidental brake check draft, but I'm guessing these "pelotons", will be broken up tremendously by that type of penalty.

The penalty system now that is in place, simply is not enough to deter people from drafting. Cause someone to do extra work, and sit for 30 mins and people will really think twice about drafting.

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Last edited by: bad929: Nov 9, 09 20:54

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  • Post edited by BDoughtie (Dawson Saddle) on Nov 9, 09 20:54