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Thanks for the reply Cheryl, and for pointing out the current OBRA
rules:
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<bold>20.2.3 Racers shall complete the entire event (or individual
stage) on the same bicycle upon which the event was begun. All repairs
during an event shall be performed by the individual racer. No outside
support is permitted. All spare parts and tools shall be carried by
the individual racer. Cannibalizing: any part or component taken from
one bicycle to repair or improve the performance of another is not
permitted. </bold>
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To summarize, looks like the newly inacted UCI MTB rules regarding
support will NOT apply to OBRA races... so the old rule applies... carry
what you need to be self-sufficient. Unless of course, a new rule is
brought up at the annual meeting, this coming FEB 11th.
My personal opinion is that we SHOULD be self supporting, and that the
new UCI rules go against the history of our sport. I like it the way it
is and hope it stays that way.
Thanks for reading,
Chris
Chris Brandt wrote:
I know that OBRA operates independently of USACycling and the UCI, but
I thought it might be helpful for those riders out there who race MTB
to know...
Mechanical Support:
The UCI has moved to allow the use of
"stock-it-yourself/do-it-yourself" pit areas for mechanical
assistance, meaning, you would no longer have to carry with you every
tool, tube, patch, tire, wheel, etc. during the race. This seems to
pertain to national championship level races, or races where they
select national team riders.
I'm not making any value judgement regarding this new policy, just
wanted to bring up the topic for discussion/clarification for OBRA
riders. What is OBRA's stance on this matter?
1.) Allow the use of the pits?
2.) Dis-allow the pits and require the rider to carry everything
necessary, as we have been doing since the beginnings of our sport.
Let's share in this discussion so that we're all on the same page. Any
ideas?
Chris Brandt