My rear tail light battery (Lithium) was good at Loudeac in 2019 but it got cold out and it was very dim somewhere further afield, actually, it was Fougeres. A German fellow rightfully yelled at me. It was a bit harsh but I deserved it. So, I stopped and put new batteries in
At the inspection in 2019, I presented a spiffy recumbent and the big old grouch was failing me because it did not have a chain ring guard. The recumbents and velomobiles had a special inspection place. Unfortunately, I waiting in the rain with upwrongs until I got to the message.
So, I read the rules to the good chap. A guard is recommended. We go back and forth. He tells me they were required at the World sandal wearing championship in Southern France a week prior. Yes, I know that. I know two riders who raced. I explained I tried to buy one but there were none in the USA. He says, I could have used cardboard. I need respect for the riders ahead of me. Now, I am pissed. So, I say. "They will all be on my wheel or dropped". It gets a little heated. An older and very lean and obviously fit Frenchmen comes over. I explained nicely that once we get out a couple hours, it is a solo effort. The big dude jumps in, the Elder waves him away. And, voila! I get approved. What stress. Imagine that on the road.