Originally Posted by
asgelle
Are they?
"The rider was disqualified for sheltering behind a vehicle (4.7 of article 2.12.007) for over 2 minutes." https://www.uci.org/inside-uci/press...f-nils-eekhoff
"4.7 Sheltering behind or taking advantage of the slipstream of a vehicleRider:
100 fine per infringement
Driver: 200 fine per infringement
Sport director responsible for the vehicle: 200 fine per infringement
In addition to the above provisions, in serious cases, in cases of repeated infringement or aggravating circumstances, the Commissaires’ Panel may eliminate or disqualify a rider and/or exclude a licence holder."
https://www.uci.org/docs/default-source/rules-and-regulations/part-ii-road/2-roa-20190924-e.pdf?sfvrsn=a98f95fb_2
So since rules are rules, when, precisely, does a case become serious?And since rules are rules, why wasn't 2.12.003 invoked? Under what circumstances does 2.12.007 take precedence over 2.12.003?
Maybe rules are so vague, no one can reasonably know what is allowed and what the penalties will be?
The way I look at these rules are similar to road traffic rules. The cops may throw one or multiple infractions at you, depending on his mood. Nicer cops may give you a warning. But if you break the rules, then expect consequences. My stance is they should have DQ'd the kid and not let him become the winner and then DQ'd him.