Originally Posted by
Doge
I had always thought it was a DQ - just spent the afternoon looking through UCI fines and penalties and it is not there.
Pushing is, drafting cars is, violent conduct is, riding in car is .... But nothing I can find about advancing without bike.
I certainly don't know all the rules although I have read them a couple times, but I'm not sure now that is one. Which is why I would not DQ anyone for a rule that was not written.
I kind of like violent conduct towards too-close spectators.
I think the kind of people who want to interfere with me making a living should be dealt with violently.
I applaud his punch and hope the spectator has a broken jaw.
I think the kind of people who throw urine on cyclists and throw tacks on the road should be dealt with violently.
They should be made to drink urine and have tacks pushed through their fingertips.
Swift, sudden, severe violence.
That's just me, though. YMMV
As far as biathlon vs. duathlon, I really don't care.
I founded a biathlon where we run, ride, and then eat/drink Mexican.
We call it a biathlon. Sue us.