Smallguy
09-25-09, 05:20 PM
can anyone explain why the UCI bans the use of water bottle cages?
I know they can interfere with shouldering but why ban them ?
I know they can interfere with shouldering but why ban them ?
Cyclocross Racing - why are water bottle cages not allowed under UCI rules?
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jonestr
09-25-09, 11:55 PM
can anyone explain why the UCI bans the use of water bottle cages?
I know they can interfere with shouldering but why ban them ?
is there actually a rule about this? I am pretty sure Todd Wells used a cage in a UCI race in Boulder last year
I know they can interfere with shouldering but why ban them ?
is there actually a rule about this? I am pretty sure Todd Wells used a cage in a UCI race in Boulder last year
jfmckenna
09-26-09, 05:46 AM
I don't think they are banned. The do ban hand outs though.
Smallguy
09-26-09, 08:27 AM
could be a misunderstanding but I was told by someone in our provincial cycling association they were banned
gonna race cross on a rigid mtb this season but if it's as fun as it sounds and the scene grows here I'll be hitting up a cross rig in no time
gonna race cross on a rigid mtb this season but if it's as fun as it sounds and the scene grows here I'll be hitting up a cross rig in no time