Ai_1 wrote:
Big Turkey wrote:
Would someone please explain to me how a power meter or a GPS watch does not fall under the "pacing rule"? Is it expressely allowed in another subset of rules?This is rather ambiguous. Which "pacing rule"?
I think it would be more productive if you tell us which rule you think is breached by GPS or a power meters and we go from there. I'm not aware of one but I'm not about to go through them to try and figure out where you're coming from!
On the other hand, if you're suggesting that a GPS watch or power meter isn't covered by a rule but should be, then could you please tell us your argument for it?
I found the difference myself..
d. Unauthorized Assistance. No participant shall accept from any person (other than a race official) physical assistance in any form, including food, drink, equipment, support, pacing, a replacement bicycle or bicycle parts, unless an express exception has been granted and approved, in writing, by USA Triathlon. The receipt of information regarding the progress, split times, or location of other competitors on the race course shall not be considered the acceptance of unauthorized assistance. Any violation of this Section shall result in a variable time penalty.
I had missed the PERSON reference when I was reading this rule earlier.
I feel that power meters and GPS watches are a much bigger "danger" to our sport, than a couple of women (Or LS) enlisting the help of flawed humans to help them pace.
Austin Hardy -