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I assume that none of this applies to 90-degree turns where it is not feasible to take a fast turn with going over the line before and after the turn, as it is a far safer way to take the corner. I assume that is one of the reasons why we stop cars at those points. For five of the right angle turns, it was the only safe way to complete them. Also, at the start, there often was no choice as it was safer than trying to squeeze by a team that was waiting to start and there were a few times on the course where it was the only safe way to pass a team as some of them were not very tight in their rotation.

If we are talking about cutting corners merely to straighten out the road and not for fast cornering safety or avoiding other teams, that is different.

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From: Steve Scarich

> As an official, I view this type of infraction as one of the most serious. Time
> Trialists have their heads down, relatively little ability to control their
> bikes (high speed, aero bars, etc.) and therefore are among the most vulnerable
> cyclists on the road.
>
> I'm sure Candi does not need my advice, but it is important to 'send a message'
> about this type of riding. Punishing the action sends a message. Not punishing
> it also sends a message.
>
> The disappointment of losing a medal is a lot less than getting hit by a car
> going 50 mph.
>
> Steve Scarich
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STEVEN R HOLLAND

Steve,

I agree with your point of view.....HOWEVER, in this case, "sending a message" would be disqualifying EVERY team but one. If you look at all the photos, EVERY team caught on film went over the double yellow line with the exception of 'Guinness". Some teams went over by inches some were over by feet.

I believe in a "center line" violation, a warning is the first cause of action unless the official states at the start of the race "this is your first warning"....this did not happen.

I think we have ALL learned a lesson here and will make every effort to keep this from happening again....regardless of a "message being sent".

Steve Scarich wrote:
As an official, I view this type of infraction as one of the most serious. Time Trialists have their heads down, relatively little ability to control their bikes (high speed, aero bars, etc.) and therefore are among the most vulnerable cyclists on the road.

I'm sure Candi does not need my advice, but it is important to 'send a message' about this type of riding. Punishing the action sends a message. Not punishing it also sends a message.

The disappointment of losing a medal is a lot less than getting hit by a car going 50 mph.

Steve Scarich
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Steve Scarich

As an official, I view this type of infraction as one of the most serious. Time Trialists have their heads down, relatively little ability to control their bikes (high speed, aero bars, etc.) and therefore are among the most vulnerable cyclists on the road.

I'm sure Candi does not need my advice, but it is important to 'send a message' about this type of riding. Punishing the action sends a message. Not punishing it also sends a message.

The disappointment of losing a medal is a lot less than getting hit by a car going 50 mph.

Steve Scarich