STEVEN R HOLLAND

I was looking at the photos wrong...Looks like we were all in the right and only one or two teams were over the line




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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of STEVEN R HOLLAND
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 9:14 AM
To: Steve Scarich; obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] My 2 cents -TTT centerlin

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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STEVEN R HOLLAND
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STEVEN R HOLLAND
17203 SE 30TH ST
VANCOUVER,WA 98683
C-503-780-7296