Originally Posted by Doge

"Fair" is a bit based on what you considder the competition. Trying to figure out the best mix of equipment and riders (so the guys riding the same sized bike as your GC guy, are near your GC guy) makes it all part of the bigger competition. What makes the tour fun to watch for me is that based on so many variables, we have our favorites, but anything can happen. Its not unlike, well it is no where as bad as, the America's cup where they went from boats that dsiplaced water to ones that pretty much fly. We all understand that is as much about the engineers and programmers as the captains. Personally - me - I'd dump all electronics (GPS, HR, power, speed, radios) and support cars and see who figured it out the best on their own. That is not the modern WT format, so I adapt.