mike.m-@obra.org
UCI went to the "points for laps" rule because they figure that spectators
are too stupid to figure out the laps/points thing. Personally I don't like
the rule because I think even stupid people can figure out this basic
concept. After all, they are able to comprehend the rules of football,
hockey and basketball which are a whole lot more arcane. Generally the
results will be the same under both methods but if there is a difference it
will be in a bad way (to my mind) under the UCI rule. For example, this
year at the Worlds if the women that ended up winning the Points Race had
not placed in the last sprint and if the one that finished second had won
the last sprint then the second women would have won despite being a lap
down on the winner who took a lap solo. I don't think anyone should ever be
a lap up and lose (or conversely a lap down and win).
On the other hand, this has been the UCI and USCF rule for several years and
one could make the argument that we should comply if only so riders don't
need to remember a different rule only in Oregon.
Mike Murray
-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory Leblanc [mailto:gleb-@linuxweasel.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 19:26 PM
To: mike.m-@obra.org
Cc: 'OBRA Remailer'
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] 2006 OBRA rule changes
On Sun, 2006-01-22 at 18:34 -0800, mike.m-@obra.org wrote:
Below are the rule changes that I am going to propose at the annual meeting
on February 5. Most of these are to keep OBRA rules in line with USCF
rules. Please comment as you see fit.
[snip]
Special consideration
Change:
19.3.10 - POINTS RACE
.For standard points races this is usually every five laps, or every 2 km.
For standard Points races in each sprint, the first four riders shall
normally be awarded points in order of finish as follows: 5 points, 3
points, 2 points, 1 point. The number of points may be doubled on the final
sprint or on intermediate sprints as designated by the official. Any rider
who gains a lap on the main field will receive 20 points. Any rider who
loses a lap to the main field will lose 20 points. .
Finish.
.
(b) Laps gained shall take precedence over points in determining final
placings. Points determine the final placings of riders who are equal on
laps. When riders are tied on both laps and points,"
I know UCI is using this rule, and I'm guessing that USCF is as well, based
on the first line of this message. I'm not personally very big on this
change, though I certainly don't take laps in points races, which should
mean it gives me a better chance against the folks that do. Anybody know
why UCI et. al went to this rule?
Greg