Big Turkey wrote:
BryanD wrote:
You don't seem to understand the rules on pacing and unauthorized assistance. What you did in your race is perfectly legal because no one specifically had a plan to mess up their own race for the benefit of another. If you and I have an agreement that I will pace you because I am faster than you, that is unauthorized assistance and is also unethical.
Finding a group of people on the bike and the run that are similar power output and run speeds and using them for pacing is not unauthorized assistance.
Bryan,
I understand your POV, and in some circles, I might even argue on your side of the room. But, I can also see Kitty's side, and lately have a hard time with the "holy rollers", and 'though shall not" types that seem to be dominating this, and other online forums.
WTC has made this a pay to play sport. If our girl (Kitty), and her man want to double down the registration fee and the training that goes with it, then I have no beef with their intents or execution. Its good for the growth of the sport, right!!?!?
I pay to taxes to drive my car on the road just like everyone else and approach a stopped school bus. If I pass the school bus and I don't hit any kids, is that okay?
Where does one draw the line on ethics? If I work at a bank and take a penny from every bank transaction and put it in my own bank account, is that okay just because it's a penny?
You are either an ethical person or you're not. Once you go down the road of rule interpretations to benefit you, you've lost your moral compass
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