UCI team relegation - a new dimension
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 5,750
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
Mentioned: 20 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4365 Post(s)
Liked 3,000 Times
in
1,853 Posts
UCI team relegation - a new dimension
I know that it's controversial in certain circles and that Unzue hates it (so what?), but I've been enjoying this new dimension. It adds one more of road cycling's many races within a race. Also, it makes it interesting to watch the performance of smaller teams, which don't get glory as frequently in the big races.
For example, EF did itself some favors on Mont Ventoux today. I am sure that their effort was partly owing to their precarious position in the standings. OTOH, Israel-tech set out to do the same thing, but came up short.
Lanterne Rouge has the standings, updated daily
https://lanternerouge.com.au/2022/05...-team-ranking/
For example, EF did itself some favors on Mont Ventoux today. I am sure that their effort was partly owing to their precarious position in the standings. OTOH, Israel-tech set out to do the same thing, but came up short.
Lanterne Rouge has the standings, updated daily
https://lanternerouge.com.au/2022/05...-team-ranking/
Likes For MinnMan:
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Central Io-way
Posts: 2,672
Bikes: LeMond Zurich, Giant Talon 29er
Mentioned: 17 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1221 Post(s)
Liked 627 Times
in
471 Posts
I think EF got like 210 points on mont ventoux? Compare that to Arkea's 200 points for hofstetter's last one day race win, or 60 points for a stage win at these one weeks. Seems better to pickup lesser known races then invest a whole week or three. *Cough* Lotto *cough*
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 5,750
Bikes: 2022 Salsa Beargrease Carbon Deore 11, 2020 Salsa Warbird GRX 600, 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX disc 9.0 Di2, 2020 Catrike Eola, 2016 Masi cxgr, 2011, Felt F3 Ltd, 2010 Trek 2.1, 2009 KHS Flite 220
Mentioned: 20 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4365 Post(s)
Liked 3,000 Times
in
1,853 Posts
I'll bet race organizers of lesser-known races like the rule, as it will bring stronger riders to their events
Likes For MinnMan:
#4
bored of "Senior Member"
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: MD / metro DC
Posts: 2,883
Bikes: Cross-Check/Nexus commuter. Several others for various forms of play.
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 642 Post(s)
Liked 592 Times
in
453 Posts
Similar to WVA's comments, I think the notion is good but some details and weightings are questionable. In particular, the use of Pro Tour (& other??) points to determine who stays in the World Tour seems wacky. Sure, they should be in play for promotion, but for relegation?
Anyway, it does add yet another dimension to this wonderful hot mess / social experiment / athletic endeavor.
Anyway, it does add yet another dimension to this wonderful hot mess / social experiment / athletic endeavor.
#5
Full Member
I'm enjoying it. Lets the little guys have a performance-based way to the top, discourages complacency and entitlement, brings energy and awareness to smaller, less well known races. My issues are mostly with weighting, but even there much of that is an attempt to broaden the support base. Having TDU, Montreal, Quebec worth more than Catalunya, Het Volk, Strade Bianchi or Tour of Guanxi more than Milan-Turin o Ruta del Sol is riduculous, but how else are you going to get top level competition there?