The timing of the proposed race shows that they are attacking the weakest grand tour - The Vuelta. That race has been in decline for years and these guys are trying to take advantage of that. I actually hope we do get a big race in the states, but this one would be too long and needs to be better thought out.
That many miles and so many days of racing is going to wear out the riders. Its not a bad idea, I mean if RAAM, one of the toughest endurance events can be held here in the U.S, so can a grand cycling tour. (I just hope it'll pass through my town :) )
Or they can better races like they already have - california, georgia... and bring races to other states. Instead of one giant mammoth of a race that not many riders and teams will be interested in...specially the UCI!
The timing of the proposed race shows that they are attacking the weakest grand tour - The Vuelta. That race has been in decline for years and these guys are trying to take advantage of that. I actually hope we do get a big race in the states, but this one would be too long and needs to be better thought out.
ReplyDeleteI agree. More rethinking.
ReplyDeleteThat many miles and so many days of racing is going to wear out the riders. Its not a bad idea, I mean if RAAM, one of the toughest endurance events can be held here in the U.S, so can a grand cycling tour. (I just hope it'll pass through my town :) )
Or they can better races like they already have - california, georgia... and bring races to other states. Instead of one giant mammoth of a race that not many riders and teams will be interested in...specially the UCI!
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